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Paracas, Peru

Ica · Peru

Paracas is a small town in Ica, Peru with a population of 1,196. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 67°F (20°C).

1,196 Population 1/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 20°C
0.0 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Paracas

Paracas

Paracas is the capital of the Paracas District in the Ica Region in Peru. A small port town catering to tourism, Paracas serves as the jumping point for tours to Islas Ballestas and to Paracas National Reserve. The Paracas Bay, protected by Paracas Peninsula, gives these shallow, warmer waters a break from ocean waves, permitting life to flourish, particularly near its southwestern edge encompassed within the Paracas National Reserve. The Museo Julio C. Tello, also found just near the southwestern edge of Paracas Bay, provides information about Paracas culture and the many unique species, particularly birds, inhabiting the area. Paracas lies in a windy area where strong air currents carry sand, hence the town's name "Paracas", from Quechua: para (rain) and aco (sand).

People

Population1,196
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (20°C)
Rain0.0 in/yr
Sunny Days336/yr
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Population1,196
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Coordinates-13.8667°, -76.2667°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceIca
Average Temperature67°F (20°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation0.0 inches (0 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Paracas

Paracas is a small town in Peru (Ica) with a population of 1,196. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 0.0 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Climate in Paracas

Paracas has an average annual temperature of 20.2°C (68°F). The hottest month is Feb (24.5°C), the coldest is Aug (17°C). Average annual precipitation is 2 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.6°C / 74°F 19.2° / 28° 0.7
Feb 24.5°C / 76°F 19.9° / 29.2° 0.1
Mar 24.1°C / 75°F 19.5° / 28.7° 0.2
Apr 21.8°C / 71°F 17.2° / 26.5° 0.0
May 19.2°C / 67°F 15° / 23.3° 0.1
Jun 18°C / 64°F 14° / 21.9° 0.2
Jul 17.2°C / 63°F 13.3° / 21.1° 0.1
Aug 17°C / 63°F 13.1° / 20.9° 0.1
Sep 17.5°C / 64°F 13.4° / 21.6° 0.1
Oct 18.3°C / 65°F 14.2° / 22.4° 0.0
Nov 19.4°C / 67°F 15.1° / 23.8° 0.1
Dec 21.4°C / 71°F 17.2° / 25.7° 0.0
Paracas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 336 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 0.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average67.4°F
25% above Peru avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days336 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area1,536.0 sq mi (3,978.2 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-13.8667°N, 76.2667°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 0.0"
100% below Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

558 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.0. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 11, 2025.

Aug 15, 2007 41 km SW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru M8.0 65 km
Nov 12, 1996 60 km SW of Changuillo, Peru M7.7 141 km
Jan 30, 2012 6 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru M6.4 76 km
Aug 16, 2007 46 km WSW of Santiago, Peru M6.4 49 km
Apr 5, 1991 21 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru M6.3 91 km
Nov 13, 1996 54 km WSW of Changuillo, Peru M6.1 125 km
May 16, 1992 4 km E of San Clemente, Peru M6.1 28 km
Mar 15, 2014 24 km SSW of Paracas, Peru M6.1 25 km
Feb 9, 1997 68 km S of Paracas, Peru M6.1 69 km
Feb 2, 2009 40 km WNW of Pisco, Peru M6.0 45 km
Aug 16, 2007 46 km S of Paracas, Peru M6.0 47 km
Aug 18, 2007 7 km NNW of Paracas, Peru M6.0 7 km
Feb 18, 2014 10 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru M5.9 79 km
Jun 23, 2021 11 km WSW of Mala, Peru M5.9 138 km
Aug 17, 2007 44 km WNW of Pisco, Peru M5.9 46 km
Nov 15, 1996 30 km WSW of Changuillo, Peru M5.8 132 km
Aug 16, 2007 38 km SW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru M5.8 67 km
Aug 16, 2007 25 km W of Santiago, Peru M5.8 53 km
Aug 19, 2007 45 km WNW of Pisco, Peru M5.8 47 km
Jul 2, 2012 29 km SSE of Santiago, Peru M5.7 95 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.1 m (33 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2007 S. PERU Earthquake 10.1 m 596 65 km
1942 S. PERU Eruption + Earthquake 2.0 m 30 129 km
1996 S. PERU Earthquake 0.4 m 14 141 km
1687 S. PERU Earthquake 5,000 48 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 0.0 in Wettest, Driest
February 74°F (24°C) 0.0 in Warmest
March 74°F (23°C) 0.0 in
April 71°F (22°C) 0.0 in
May 67°F (19°C) 0.0 in
June 64°F (18°C) 0.0 in
July 62°F (17°C) 0.0 in
August 62°F (16°C) 0.0 in Coldest
September 62°F (17°C) 0.0 in
October 64°F (18°C) 0.0 in
November 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in
December 70°F (21°C) 0.0 in

Paracas has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 62°F in August to 74°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 0.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.0") and January the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Paracas

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa Modelo
Institución Educativa No. 22489
Institución Educativa No. 22769
Kangaroo kite
Institución Educativa Privada Modelo
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Museums in Paracas

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de Sitio de la Cultura Paracas
Museo Reserva Nacional de Paracas
Paracas History Museum

Libraries in Paracas

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca y Centro Cultural0.0

Farmers Markets in Paracas

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Ferial Nº 1
Mercado Ferial Nº 2
Mercado La Frontera
Terminal Pesquero José Olaya

Hotels in Paracas

28 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aranwa Paracas Resort & Spa
B&b Buganvilia airbnb
Bamboo Lodge
Betania
Brisas de la Bahia
Doubletree By Hilton Resort Peru Paracas
El Emancipador
Gran Palma - Paracas
Hospedaje Los Angeles
Hospedaje Mary (second location)
Hostal El Amigo
Hostal Medieta
Hostal Mendieta
Hotel El Mirador
Hotel Hilton Resto
Hotel La Hacienda
Hotel Los Flamencos
Hotel Paracas Resort
MAKAI - NAYARAK PARACAS
Mar Azul
Paracas Sunset
Racs Hospedaje
Radisson Resort Paracas
Residencial María Bonita
San Agustín
Star Fish
Viajero Paracas Bar
Zarcillo Paradise Hospedaje

Restaurants in Paracas

65 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

15 soles menu
Almuerzo 12Soles
Ama come y bebe
Bamboo Lodge
Brisas Marinas
Bruce's
Café Cola'o
Cafe paracas
Cevicheria Jesusa
Cristina
Destinos restobar
El Arizal
El Arizal
El Bambu
El Chorito
El Kimono
El Piloto
El Tablon Del Mar
Fresco Open Kitchen
Fusion Latino
Gula Gula
Hippo
Il Covo
Inti Wasi
Juan Pablo
Karamba Resto Bar
La Abuelita Faustina y El Fogón
La Muña Restobar
La Tia Fela
La Tía Pily
Lluvia
Milla Cero
Misk'i
Nautilus
Panaderia y Cafeteria colombia-peru
Pisco & Olé
pizza nick and nate’s
Pizzeria venezia
Pukasoncco
Punto Paracas restobar
restaurant
Restaurant & Cevichería El Ancla
Restaurant Farias & Carreño
Restaurant Lobo Fino
Restaurant Paracas
Restaurant Paracas
Restaurant Pollería Miriam
Restaurante Atenas
Restaurante Destinos
Restaurante El Angel
Restaurante El Che
Restaurante Peruano
Restaurante Rosita Victoria
Restaurante Rosita Victoria
Rustikarreta
Sep's
Sol de Ora
Sol de paracas
Suche
Taberna de Don Jaime
Tik Maki
Tiki Maki
Valhalla
Waiki Pizza Bar
Wayra

Cafes in Paracas

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aquamarine
Arena Café
Café Paracas
Fruzion
Puerto Specialty Coffee

Clinics in Paracas

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Salud Paracas

Bus Stations in Paracas

3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cruz del Sur
Cruz del Sur
Peru Bus

Gas Stations in Paracas

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ferush
Primax

Stadiums & Teams in Paracas

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Paracas

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Captain Renán Elías Olivera International AirportPIOLarge Airport
Las Dunas AirportSmall Airport
Revalora AirportSmall Airport
San Regis AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Paracas

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Cristiana Pentecostés del Perú - Movimiento Misionero Mundial
Iglesia Evangélica Peruana
Salón del Reino de los Testigos de Jehová

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima

🇵🇪 About Peru

Capital Lima
Population 31,989,256
Area 1,285,220 km²
GDP (USD) $266,958,720,838
GDP per capita $7,888
HDI 0.762
Life expectancy 77.7 years
Internet users 79.5%
Urban population 84.8%
Currency PEN (Sol)
Languages Aymara, Quechua, Spanish
Calling code +51
TLD .pe
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Peru

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Apr 2 Holy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Domingo Santo
May 1 International Workers' Day Día del Trabajo
Jun 29 Saint Peter and Saint Paul Día de San Pedro y San Pablo
Jul 28 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Jul 29 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Aug 30 Santa Rosa de Lima Día de Santa Rosa de Lima
Oct 8 Battle of Angamos Combate de Angamos
Nov 1 All Saints Day Día de Todos los Santos
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Inmaculada Concepción
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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Frequently Asked Questions About Paracas

What is the population of Paracas?

Paracas has a population of 1,196 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,536.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Paracas?

Paracas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 336 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 0.0 inches.

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