Hotel Paracas, a Luxury Collection Resort | Hotel Review

"Perched at the northern edge of Peru’s coastal desert about a four‑hour drive south of Lima, this five‑star resort occupies 120 rooms designed by architect Bernardo Fort‑Brescia and was rebuilt after the 2007 earthquake into sleek white two‑story bungalows set amid lush greenery and red‑tinged sand. Rooms are serene and minimal, with floor‑to‑ceiling windows framing ocean views, hardwood floors, linen bedding, soaking tubs and spacious showers, and interiors accented by oceanic blues, cheerful yellows and roughly $2 million worth of bamboo. Two large heated pools with cabanas anchor the grounds (the main pool offers especially striking views), while complimentary kayaking, paddleboarding, snorkeling, catamaran excursions and boat trips to the nearby Islas Ballestas—home to Humboldt penguins, sea lions, dolphins and whales—highlight the water‑based offerings. Guests can explore the 1,300‑square‑mile Paracas National Reserve by sand bike, ATV, scooter or guided tour, or unwind in a spacious spa that uses native ingredients like Andean cocoa, seaweed, grapes and local teas; families benefit from a supervised kids’ club. Dining spans a relaxed Trattoria for Italian classics, the oceanfront Chalana for fresh seafood and Ballestas, the signature restaurant offering refined Peruvian cuisine with global flair; breakfast with tropical fruit and fresh juices is included, and rooms start at about $210/night."