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Brazilian Tourists Removed After Entering Restricted Zone at Paracas’ El Candelabro

Authorities report no visible damage pending a technical review by the Culture Ministry.

Overview

  • Video taken from the sea showed four people walking in a prohibited area around the geoglyph, later identified as Brazilian tourists.
  • Park rangers from SERNANP intervened on site, ordered the visitors out of the restricted zone, and documented the incident under established protocols.
  • An initial SERNANP check found no physical harm to the figure, which lies within an intangible protection area where entry is forbidden.
  • The incident has been referred to the Ministry of Culture for a technical assessment, and officials say administrative sanctions are under consideration.
  • Local representatives and tourism operators renewed calls for tighter surveillance and tougher penalties, citing similar breaches reported in 2024 and January 2025.