Tag: Paracas National Reserve
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Playa Roja,the Red Sand Beach at Paracas National Reserve
#flathal #flatstanley #peru #redsandbeach The sand is stained red from the volcanic activity in the region, as best we understood, giving the beach a different look than the white sand beaches we are used to seeing. The flat fellas found the red of the sand easier to see from the hillside where we took these…
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Some of the birds the flat fellas saw at Paracas National Reserve
#flatstanley #flathal #birding #paracasnationalreserve #peru The Eurasian Whimbrel really didn’t want to pose for photos, but a few of them were around. The American Oystercatcher putthat beak of his right into the sand when he saw something tasty!And the Peruvian Booby hanging out with a friend.
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Apachetas & Paracas National Reserve
#flathal #flatstanley #apachetas #peru Stacked stones left by previous visitors to Paracas National Reserve Here’s a breakdown of what Apachetas are and their significance: Meaning and Significance of Apachetas: Sacred Offerings: Apachetas are traditionally built as offerings to Pachamama (Mother Earth) and the Apus (mountain spirits) in Andean cultures. They are a sign of respect…
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Paracas National Reserve near Puerto General San Martin, Peru
#flatstanley #flathal #peru #paracasnationalreserve Flat Hal and Flat Stanley explored Paracas National Reserve When we saw Puerto General San Martin on the itinerary we weren’t sure what to expect. The nearby town of Paracas has a population of 2,000 which may not sound like a place with a lot of interesting sights for tourists, but…