Paracas National Reserve marks 51 years on 25 September
Published on 09/27/2026 at 12:33 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Paracas National Reserve in Paracas marked its 51st anniversary on 25 September 2026, the annual celebration of the protected area known in Spanish as the national reserve of Paracas. The date links a current tourism event with the reserve’s establishment in Peru on 25 September 1975.
Paracas National Reserve anniversary fell on 25 September
Peru’s national tourism authority lists the anniversary as an annual event held on 25 September. Its event page describes the reserve as a marine and scenic protected area in the provinces of Pisco and Ica, and identifies the date as a celebration of another year of existence.
The 2026 anniversary was also reported by the public news agency Andina on 25 September. The report identified it as the reserve’s 51st anniversary and placed the protected area within a coastal landscape where desert meets the sea. The tourism authority’s anniversary listing gives the date and the reserve as the venue.
Paracas National Reserve connects the anniversary with coastal conservation
The protected area was created by the Peruvian state on 25 September 1975 to protect representative marine and coastal ecosystems. It extends across 335,000 hectares in the Ica region and includes land and sea environments around the Paracas Peninsula and Bay of Paracas.
The reserve contains 216 bird species, 36 mammal species, 10 reptile species and 168 fish species, according to the National Service of Natural Areas Protected by the State. The protected landscape also includes beaches, viewpoints, marine habitats and archaeological features. This combination gives the anniversary a specific connection to both conservation and the places visitors encounter on the circuit. Sernanp’s reserve information records the area’s extent, habitats and visitor access.
A Ramsar designation granted on 30 March 1992 further recognises the importance of the wetland and coastal environment. The reserve is also associated with Humboldt penguins, sea lions, migratory birds and the El Candelabro geoglyph, while the Julio C. Tello Museum presents archaeological material from the Paracas culture.
Visiting Paracas National Reserve: what travellers from Western Europe should know
- The anniversary took place on 25 September 2026 at Paracas National Reserve, with the annual celebration listed by Peru’s national tourism authority.
- The anniversary does not indicate a special closure. Sernanp identifies Santo Domingo as the access control point for the reserve and advises visitors to register there and follow the instructions of park staff.
- The reserve lies in the Ica region, in the provinces of Pisco and Ica. The official access route is from the Pan-American Highway at kilometre 245 towards Paracas, with buses and cars listed as transport options.
- The terrain combines desert, beaches, coastal viewpoints and marked visitor circuits. The official northern circuit includes Playa Supay, La Catedral, Playa Roja, the isthmus, Santa María, La Mina, Raspón and Yumaque.
- English-speaking visitors should note that Spanish is the official language of Peru and the national currency is the sol.
- Entry requirements depend on your nationality; UK travellers can check the FCDO travel advice at gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice, Irish travellers the Department of Foreign Affairs at ireland.ie.
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Frequently asked questions about Paracas National Reserve
When did the anniversary take place at Paracas National Reserve?
The 51st anniversary took place on 25 September 2026. The reserve was established on 25 September 1975.
What is Paracas National Reserve?
It is a protected marine and coastal area in Peru’s Ica region, covering 335,000 hectares across the provinces of Pisco and Ica.
Where is Paracas National Reserve and how do you get there?
The reserve is reached from the Pan-American Highway at kilometre 245 towards Paracas. Sernanp lists buses and cars as transport options and Santo Domingo as the access control point.
