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Lima to Paracas by Bus: 2024 updated information about bus schedules, bus safety, and the best bus to take!
Lima to Paracas takes around 3 hours by road (no air travel possible). Read below to know why bus travel is the best way between Lima and Paracas and which are the best bus companies.
Lima to Paracas is a quick and direct journey, however there are some stunning places that are missed when going with a public bus company.
One of the MUST visit places on this journey are the Secret Slave Tunnels at Hacienda San Jose. These tunnels were built in the 17th Century for slave trafficking and only discovered after a huge earthquake hit 200 years later. These tunnels are becoming one of the fastest growing tourist attractions in Peru and Peru Hop has EXCLUSIVE access to the tunnels.
A day trip from Lima to Paracas is the perfect way to discover everything the beach town and the journey has to offer in a short amount of time. This day trip includes a visit to the Secret Slave Tunnels, the Ballestas Islands (Peru’s Galapagos) and the Paracas National Reserve, and then returning to Lima that same night.
For those looking to visit more of Peru in short amount of time or continue travel onwards, your next stop should be Huacachina Oasis. Located just 1 hour away, this desert oasis is home to the biggest sand dunes in South America in which you can do a dune buggy & sandboarding tour. You can easily visit with one of Peru Hop’s day trips from Lima.
