How to travel to Paracas

Paracas Town is located in the central coast of Peru, 16.4 feet / 5 m.a.s.l., on plain desert, facing Pacific Ocean in Paracas Bay and protected by Paracas Peninsula.

Pisco Town is located 22 Km. north from Paracas. (Paracas' Map)

Paracas is a cove, a spa, catering to tourism, is the jumping point for tours to Ballestas Islands and to Paracas National Reserve.

Distance to Paracas Town

From Lima: 152 miles (245 Km)

From Nazca: 127 miles (205 Km.)

Form Ica: 47 miles (75 Km)

Form Pisco: 14 miles (22 Km)

Paracas by land - Travelling by Bus

The traditional way to travel to Paracas, or Pisco, is by bus, both towns are connected with South Pan-American Highway.

Paracas is linking with Pisco (22 Km) where are located the bus stations for trips from / to Lima, Ica or Nazca. Some bus lines arrive and departure from Paracas.

Daily bus service to Paracas from Lima, Nazca or Ica.

From Lima to Paracas

Departure Time

VIP Bus Fare - First Level

Regular Bus Fare - 2nd Level

03:45

$ 21.35

$ 18.10

06:40

$ 21.35

$ 18.10

07:00

$ 21.35

$ 18.10

07:30

$ 21.35

$ 18.10

13:30

$ 21.35

$ 18.10

14:00

$ 21.35

$ 18.10


  • Rates apply to foreign tourists, not residents in Peru and there are expressed in U.S. Dollars. Our fares include all taxes.

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Paracas by Air - Domestic Flights

The airport of Pisco has not regular flights, is used only for companies that overflight the Nazca Lines and Palpa Lines.

The best way to appreciate the lines is to get a bird's-eye view from overflight.

There are several companies that offer the flights over the Nazca and Palpa lines, some start their flights from the airport of Pisco. Normally the flight from Pisco lasts 1h. 30 minutes and 1h 45 minutes if includes the Palpa Lines. The small aircrafts are specially designed with large panoramic windows and good comfort to take great pictures.

Passengers must pay an airport tax in addition to the value of the overflight tour.

It is advisable to have an advance reservation, which you can reach at Paracas and no place to get the flight, specially in high season.



Flying between Paracas to Nazca
  • Capitán FAP Renán Elías Olivera - Pisco Airport

    Capitán FAP Renán Elías Olivera - Pisco Airport

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  • Capitán FAP Renán Elías Olivera - Pisco Airport

    Capitán FAP Renán Elías Olivera - Pisco Airport

    © J. Mazzotti

  • Bus tickets from Lima to Paracas

    Cruz del Sur from Lima to Paracas

  • Sunset in Paracas

    Sunset in Paracas

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