Paracas National Reserve tour: Private guide, four beaches

Four beaches and the Cathedral cliffs in one reserve

A private tour of Paracas National Reserve on Peru's south coast, with an accredited guide, park entry and vehicle transport included. You visit the Cathedral viewpoint, Miami Beach, the red-sand cliffs and La Mina Beach: each one a different landscape within the same protected marine reserve. The tour runs two to three hours and suits all fitness levels.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Paracas National Reserve beaches

• Visit Mirador La Catedral and Playa Supay
• Enjoy Miami Beach white sands and waters
• See the red sand beach with views
• Visit La Mina Beach (Mondays only)

The experience

Paracas National Reserve is Peru's only marine and coastal protected area, and this tour covers four distinct stops that show why. You start at the Cathedral viewpoint (Mirador La Catedral), where the landscape itself is the draw: rock formations shaped by the ocean and wind, with a view down to Playa Supay. From there the guide takes you to Miami Beach, known for white sand and calm water, then to the red-sand cliffs that have stood in Peruvian films. La Mina Beach, a turquoise cove with darker sand, closes the loop. The route is designed to show the reserve's range in a single morning or afternoon.

An accredited guide in English or Spanish leads the whole tour and explains the landscape and the Paracas culture: the ancient civilization known for textiles, ceramics and the skilled cranial work that archaeologists still study. Park entry and all transport in a modern vehicle are included. You don't arrange either separately. Infants sit on an adult's lap, and the pace suits all fitness levels, so the constraint is time, not exertion.

What’s included

• Park entry ticket to Paracas National Reserve.
• modern vehicle transport for all four stops.
• accredited guide in English or Spanish.
• hotel or central pickup.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00 and 14:00

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AgesAdult (12 to 65 years) · Child (5 to 11 years) · Infant (under 5): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 20 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Visitemos Perú

Is this one for you?Two to three hours means you can fit this into a morning or afternoon and still have the rest of the day free in the area. Pick this tour if you want to see the reserve's range (cliffs, beaches, rock formations) without committing a full day or arranging your own transport.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 11 years); Infant (under 5): free.

What is the Cathedral viewpoint in Paracas?

Mirador La Catedral is the first stop, a rock formation at the edge of the reserve where you can see the coastline and Playa Supay below. It's the opening view of the tour and sets the scale of the landscape.

Can I swim or spend time at the beaches on this tour?

The tour visits four beaches (Miami Beach, the red-sand cliffs, and La Mina Beach), but it is a sightseeing route, not a swimming trip. You stop at each one and spend time there, but the pace is set by the itinerary, not by how long you want to stay.

Is La Mina Beach always included?

La Mina Beach is visited only on Mondays, because the reserve's museum is closed those days and the schedule shifts. On other days, the tour covers the other three stops.

What does the guide explain during the tour?

The accredited guide covers the reserve's landscapes, the history of the Paracas culture and the evidence of their civilization: the textiles, ceramics and cranial operations that made them known worldwide. The guide speaks English or Spanish, depending on your choice.

How long does the tour take?

The tour runs two to three hours from start to finish, so it fits into a morning or afternoon without taking up a full day.