On my way back to Lima from Cusco, I decided to stop off for a night in Paracas. However the journey took longer than expected and as a result I only had the afternoon to explore this place. My first impressions of this place were not the most positive, it seemed like a run down sea side town with a lack of character. If I had stayed for longer, this may have changed.
Despite not staying for long, I managed to make it in time for a tour of the national park by sand buggy! This was fun and a good way of seeing the coastline as well as the sand dunes. The other main attraction here is to do a wildlife tour.
I stayed in Kokopelli again despite not liking it in Cusco as there was no other option. I stayed in a private room and was disappointed to find that there was not a private bathroom. There was a restaurant and bar with some activites. The hostel also has a pool which is good as it got quite hot in the day! I would recommend only 2 nights in Paracas. Other places to visit in Peru are Arequipa, Mancora, Iquitos and Puno. These are the places that I would have visited if I had more time!
For me, Peru was a very spiritual experience. Spending a month in this country really helped me feel connected to nature and I was in awe of the beautiful landscapes. The Peruvian culture is perhaps not as obvious as the other countries, but their love of Mother Earth is something really special.
Romy's Roamings 