Details About Paracas

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Paracas is located in the Ica region and the province of Pisco in Peru. The Paracas name means "sand rain" in this place because the winds are carrying sand. Paracas has been declared a regional reserve for migratory birds. Visitors Paracas like to observe the different ecosystems, the archeological remains of the Paracas culture and the great diversity of marine fauna in the area.
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