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Explore San Martin in Peru

San Martin in the region of Ica is a town in Peru - some 133 mi or ( 214 km ) South of Lima , the country's capital city .

Interactive map of San Martin

Current time in San Martin is now 01:47 AM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " America/Lima " with a UTC offset of -5 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Huánuco, Venturosa, San Martin, San Andres, and Pisco. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Huánuco . We saw some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in San Martin ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


Videos

Hoteles en Paracas Peru - Hoteles Paracas Pisco Peru

2:15 min by Hotelesenparacas
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Dolphin watching in Peru - Threat or Opportunity?

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Four Wheel Campers del Peru

4:31 min by RVPeru1
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Overlanding in Paracas ..

Best Photos near Paracas, Peru - Incl. Sea Lion !!!, Playa Rosa, Seals 2, Reserve Road

0:57 min by tripadvisorTRIPWOWf
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tripwow.tripadvisor.com The best pictures of Paracas taken by travel bloggers at TravelPod.com the web's premier travel blogging platform. Slideshow created at TripWow.com by TripAdvisor™. Top Pics of ..


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Interesting facts about this location

Paracas Peninsula

The Paracas Peninsula is a desert peninsula within the boundaries of the Paracas National Reservation, a marine reserve which extends south along the coast. The only marine reserve in Peru, it is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. The peninsula is located within the Paracas District of the Pisco Province in the Ica Region, on the south coast of Peru.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at -13.86 -76.33 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Tags: Peninsulas of Peru

Paracas Candelabra

The Paracas Candelabra, also called the Candelabra of the Andes, is a well-known prehistoric geoglyph found on the northern face of the Paracas Peninsula at Pisco Bay in Peru. Pottery found nearby has been radio carbon dated to 200 BCE, the time of the Paracas culture. The design is cut two feet into the soil, with stones possibly from a later date placed around it. The figure is 595 feet tall, large enough to be seen 12 miles at sea.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at -13.79 -76.31 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Tags: Geoglyphs, Geography of Peru, Hill figures

Capitán FAP Renán Elías Olivera Airport

The Capitán FAP Renán Elías Olivera Airport is a small airport near Pisco in Peru. It is used by the Peruvian Army, but it can be also used by civil airplanes. Peruvian Airlines will start flights between Pisco, Cusco and Lima on June 5. Also, from 2012, a new terminal will be open and will allow international flights operations, along with cargo flights. The new terminal building is under construction and is expected to enter in service since July 2012.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at -13.74 -76.22 (Lat./Long.); Less than 13 km away
Tags: Airports in Peru, Ica Region

Islas Ballestas

The Ballestas Islands are a group of small islands near the town of Paracas located within the Paracas District of the Pisco Province in the Ica Region, on the south coast of Peru. Composed largely of rock formations and covering an estimated area of 0.12 km², these islands are an important sanctuary for marine fauna like the guanay guano bird, the blue-footed booby and the tendril. Other notable species include Humboldt Penguins and two varieties of seals, amongst other mammals.

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Located at -13.74 -76.40 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
Tags: Uninhabited islands of Peru

Pisco, Peru

Pisco is a city located in the Ica Region of Peru, the capital of the Pisco Province. The city is around 9 metres (28 feet) above sea level. Originally the villa of Pisco was founded in 1640, close to the indigenous emplacement of the same name. Pisco is a Quechua word that means "bird. " Pisco originally prospered because of its nearby vineyards and has been claimed to be the namesake of pisco.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at -13.71 -76.20 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
Tags: Populated places established in 1640, Populated places in the Ica Region, Port cities in Peru