This remote peninsula in Peru’s southern coastal region is home to one of the world’s largest sea lion colonies, but that’s not the half of what’s here. The Humboldt current allows for a rich ecosystem offshore, supporting some 300 fish species, and populations of sei whales and dusky dolphins, among other marine mammals. Onshore, the environment turns windswept and arid, but more than 20 species of shorebirds find it a haven for breeding and spending the winter. The highest concentration of birds is found on nearby islands, where guano collectors do a booming trade. Inland from the coast are numerous archaeological sites of the ancient Paracas culture, including tombs and massive geoglyphs.
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