A quick stop over in Chile’s capital city Santiago gave me a chance to wander around the city for a few days. I found a pretty reasonably priced apart hotel 5 mins walk from Santa Lucia Metro, the central location was great and with many of the cities attractions within easy walking distance. If you go, best to brush up on your Spanish though, as I didn’t encounter a single person who had more than 3 words of English during my 3 days here!
Although grandiosely nicknamed the ‘poor man’s Galapagos,’ the Islas Ballestas certainly made for a memorable excursion. I was thankfully able to avoid the customary greeting from the local bird population that befalls many. My advise to those wishing to visit – wear a hat!
The first sight on the trip from Paracas to the Ballestas, the candle, is estimated to have been created around 200 BC, its meaning and creation remain a mystery
Finding the charm of Paracas…
