Peru – The Ballestas Islands – wildlife – Photos

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The Ballestas Islands are a group of islands off the coast of Peru. They are a wildlife refuge, They are sometimes called the Galapagos of Peru.

On the way out on the boat we passed the ancient symbol in the desert sand known as the candelabra.

Photography – Peru – The Ballestas Islands – A treasure trove of wild life + Inca ruins

Posted on by Opher

In 2006 we had the opportunity to tour Peru. It was incredible. From rainforest to volcanos and Machu Pichu. Awesome. We went out to the Balestas islands where there were seals, penguins, pelicans and millions of wild sea birds.

We toured the Inca ruins, flew over the Nazca lines and saw the incredible Candelabra (created in the desert by the Incas thousands of years back). The scenery was stunning.

Here’s a few piccies.

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