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Islas Ballestas
A barren collection of guano-covered rocks that protrude out of the Pacific Ocean, the Islas
Ballestas (
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support an extraordinary ecosystem of birds, sea mammals and fish.
They also represent one of Peru's most successful conservation projects. Boat trips around
the island's cliffs and arches allow close encounters with barking sea lions, huddled Hum-
boldt penguins and tens of thousands of birds.
