These particular pieces of cloth have come down to us because they were buried in the dry desert conditions of the Paracas peninsula, just like the textiles that have survived from ancient Egypt ...

The coastal city of Paracas offers a quick and easy trip to a biodiverse sanctuary teeming with native birds, marine animals and national landmarks. ByJennifer Kester, Contributor. Forbes ...

Order it at Hotel Paracas (from $220 per night), which eschews ... and off-roading in the desert — but a day trip by luxury yacht is the best way to take in the uninhabited Ballestas Islands ...