We begin the trip
with a panoramic view of Callao´s Bay, Peruvian´s main port and La
Punta beach. We will see Navy warships as well as private yachts and
sailboats.
Callao Bay and
La Punta
During low tides, we will see "El Camotal", a sandbank that was once part of the port
until the 1746`s earthquake, when part of Callao slipped beneath the
sea.
Then we
will continue our way to "San
Lorenzo Island", 4Km from Callao´s Bay, the biggest (8Km) and
highest (370mt)
Island in Peru. Nowadays, it is a desert island where we can
only find a Naval Base and the Presidential Beach House.
It has a significant historical and archeological value.
San
Lorenzo Island
It served as a base of operations for English and Holland pirates that
harassed Callao, and also for the Spanish Army when they were
trying to recover their independent colonies. During the
Republic period it was a prison for political enemies of several
governments.
El
Fronton Island
Near San Lorenzo
is "El Fronton Island" or "Death Island", where there
are still the remains of the prison that was there until 1986,
when it was definitively closed after a big riot.
After
approximately one hour and 20 minutes sailing, we will arrive
to "PALOMINO ISLANDS", where we will find
thousands of sea lions and will enjoy a marvelous show watching them swimming and playing
between the rocks and caverns of the island. These islands are
also inhabited by sea birds as Pelicans, Guanay Cormorant,
Red Legged Cormorant, Inca Tern, Peruvian Booby, and
occasionally Humboldt Penguin.
Here you will have
the chance to swim with the seals and/or take the best
pictures from our yacht during an approximately 30- 45 minute
stop. An extraordinary experience that you can´t
miss.
Palomino Islands
Returnign
to the north of San Lorenzo, we will find still waters
where we will serve some snacks and beverages for
you to enjoy the way back to the dock.
OUR
SERVICES
The Service includes:
Boarding at a
private Club with wide parking lot and other services for
passengers safety and confort
Exclusive use of the "COSA NOSTRA II" yacht,
for up to 20 passengers
4 hours
journey to Palomino Islands
Yacht Crew and Spanish-English tour guide
Life vest and personal accident insurance
on board the yacht
Cold and hot drinks, snacks
* Hotel – Boarding Dock – Hotel
transfers can be included by request
Departures:
Previous reservation,
48 hours before the trip minimum
Point of departure:
"Marina
Yacht Club" - Av. Jorge Chávez No.120, Chucuito, Callao. 1/2 block from the Grau Square.
Web: www.marinaclubperu.com
Recommendations:
Take only light
- low fat meals before the trip
Use comfortable clothes, rubber shoes,
sunblock lotion, swimsuits, towels. For summer time: light jacket,
hats, sunglasses. For winter time: heavy jacket and
wetsuit.
