Paracas Bay, with its southern end lying within the
Paracas National Reservation
Paracas National Reserve is a protected area located in the region of Ica, Peru and protects desert and marine ecosystems for their conservation and sustainable use. There are also archaeological remains of the Paracas culture inside the reserve. ...
is well known for its abundant wildlife. The unique
ecosystem
An ecosystem (or ecological system) consists of all the organisms and the physical environment with which they interact. These biotic and abiotic components are linked together through nutrient cycles and energy flows. Energy enters the syste ...
, insulated from thrashing ocean waves and current by
Paracas Peninsula
The Paracas Peninsula is a desert peninsula within the boundaries of the Paracas National Reserve, a marine reserve that extends south along the coast of Peru. The only marine reserve in the country, it is a designated UNESCO
The United Nat ...
, and its shallow warmer waters, stimulates a remarkable growth of
seaweed for which much of the wildlife, particularly
the birds of Paracas, thrive upon directly or indirectly.
The bay appears as the gateway to
Paracas National Reserve
Paracas National Reserve is a protected area located in the region of Ica, Peru and protects desert and marine ecosystems for their conservation and sustainable use. There are also archaeological remains of the Paracas culture inside the reserve ...
, its warmer shallow waters foster wildlife and many nautical sports, and its calm shoreline protects the municipality of
Paracas and the various cottages and hotels that have sprung up in the last few years. As of recent years, the bay has hosted many sailors on
catamarans and kitesurfers seeking the flat water and strong wind found in the bay.
Hotel Paracas was established in 1944 and is now a notable resort for the Peruvian elite.
References
External links
GringoGuideTravel: Photos and information on Paracas Bay and the surrounding area.
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Bays of Peru
Landforms of Ica Region
Venues of the 2019 Pan and Parapan American Games