THE RED BEACH OF PERU
In the middle of the coastal desert is one of the most unique beaches in Peru, located in the district of PARACAS, 260 kilometers from Lima (approximately 4 hours) on the central coast of the country, has a temperature that varies between 15° and 30° Celsius, has an extension of 2 kilometers of red sand. Red Beach is located in the heart of the Paracas National Reserve and dazzles not only for its intense red color but also for its geological origin and ecological importance, as it is a marine ecosystem of great value. As we begin a curve, we can see how the desert sands turn red. Probably the question everyone is asking is, why does it have that characteristic red color? Well, the unique appearance of this beach is for a geological reason: the reddish sand comes from a type of volcanic rock known as PINK GRANODIORITE. These rock formations originated in ancient times by the activity of the seabed. They fragmented over time...