The Ballestas Islands in Peru, located near Pisco
History of Lúcia Mara - Espirito Santo, Brasil
The Ballestas Islands in Peru, located near Pisco, are an archipelago accessible from the port of Paracas. Known for its historic guano production in the 19th century, the islands are now an ornithological reserve with diverse seabirds, including the Humboldt penguin and the guano cormorant. Guano extraction is regulated, occurring every 7 years, and the islands are a popular tourist destination, often visited by boat.