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Playa de la Mina, Paracas

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Get away from the heat and refresh yourself at Playa de la Mina. Situated 4 km (2.4 miles) from the town, the beach can only be accessed by car and is rarely crowded. Swim in the cool blue water, lounge on the sand, and experience the peaceful atmosphere of the isolated beach. As part of the Paracas National Reserve, the secluded cove is surrounded by desert and can get quite windy in the afternoons. Have a picnic, admire the backdrop of rocky cliffs, or try to spot the seabirds and dolphins that inhabit the area. Take a look at our Paracas trip generator to schedule your visit to Playa de la Mina and learn about what else to see and do during your holiday.

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Heather C

Playa la Mina was our only destination in the Reserve. It is a very picturesque beach for sure, though the water is super cold (and we are from Alaska.) it is worth the trip, but I would suggest tying... more »
Marie G

Taxi here is 80 soles or down. Check if entry to park is included. Biking will take at least an hour and there is quite a hill to get over. Beach is really worth a visit, but yes, bring water and come... more »
Angela D

this is a beautiful place. very cold but good quite waves. small and crowded sometimes. clean water and almost clean beach. more »

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