The Peruvian coast has, along its more than 2,500 kilometers of extension, authentic branches of Eden such as Marcona, in the Ica region, where it is possible to disconnect from the stress of the city to fully surrender to the peace of mind on beaches of spectacular beauty, appreciate great biodiversity in protected areas, and also practicing adventure sports in ideal areas to shake up the adrenaline.
Marcona is one of the five districts of the Ica province of Nasca and is located 530 kilometers south of the city of Lima. It is known as the capital of iron, for being the main producer of this metal in Peru, and also the birthplace of the Humboldt penguin, due to the abundance of this species of land and aquatic bird on its coasts.
The geography of Marcona is highly privileged with a sea rich in hydrobiological species and a splendid coastline that is home to large bays, inlets and points that give shape to a great variety of beaches.
This prodigious combination of prodigious scenarios gave rise to the creation of two natural areas protected by the State: the National Reserves of San Fernando and Punta San Juan, where it is possible to practice ecotourism while appreciating enormous resources of marine-coastal fauna and flora and crowded places. of scenic beauty.
As the XXII Marcona Tourism Week is celebrated, let's get to know its main tourist attractions that invite us to visit them and return more than once.
So, if you feel attracted by the magic that Marcona has to offer you, we bring you four places on this site that you cannot miss if you take a trip to this city during the coming months to have an unforgettable memory.
The San Fernando National Reserve is considered the second most important in Peru, among those that protect marine spaces. This site offers views such as the Andean condor descending the hills to the marine strip, animated by the vegetation of the hills and the birds that live in the area. It is an area with more than 154 thousand hectares made up of different geographies, such as deserts and estuaries, riverine forests and hills. Likewise, there is a lot of fauna, such as otters, sea lions and Humboldt penguins, guanacos, kestrels, foxes and more animals.
Punta San Juan preserves a representative sample of the large marine-coastal ecosystem of the Cold Sea of the Humboldt Current, where many species of coastal marine wildlife, especially wolves, find an ideal space to rest and reproduce in our country. This place is ideal for soaking your feet and taking a relaxing walk, as well as taking impressive photographs of the animals you will find while walking along the shores. It is also one of the ten most important breeding places for guano birds on the Peruvian coast, species that produce the popular fertilizer (guano).
Elephant Trunk is a dream beach with turquoise waters, with a large rock that gives its name to the place. In front of the elephant is another rock figure called the turtle, almost looking at each other. In summer, its waters have the ideal temperature for bathing; and, in general, it is a fairly safe beach, to take a dip or get a tan, seeking to eliminate all the stress of the city. Paradisiacal and beautiful Elephant Trunk, not very deep, so it is ideal to take children who are not experts in swimming and must be safe. In its surroundings, it has very good restaurants with excellent quality and service, in case you get hungry or feel more like sightseeing after your visit.
Located 15 minutes from the city center, you find Acapulco beach, which has the figure of a thirsty dog drinking water. While on the right side of the waves we have a rock divided into three bridges, where the waves come out and hit each other, giving an incredible spectacle. On the left side is the nymph's viewpoint, there is also the bear, the dolphin and other figures. This beach is totally safe for small children, for visitors who want to tan in peace, and it is a great tourist magnet for everything mentioned above. Without a doubt, it is a place that you should visit if you visit Marcona, especially during the summer season.
Traveling from Marcona is a simple job, thanks to the Marcona Arequipa route offered by this same company. The journey lasts approximately 10 hours, and costs S/.30. Take advantage of these hours to get the sleep you need for the day, read a long book or watch several episodes of a series you have pending.
We recommend that you look for a stay several days in advance, since on holidays or dates of high demand it may be difficult to find accommodation. Do this with caution, as well as booking the tours that interest you, and the specific activities you want to do on your trip to this site.
If you want to visit Machu Picchu, we recommend you to book your Machu Picchu entrance tickets in advance, so you will enjoy your Vacation in Machu Picchu without any problem.
