| Palomino Islands | |
| Pushpin Map: | Peru |
| Pushpin Label Position: | left |
| Coordinates: | -12.1294°N -77.2333°W |
| Location: | Pacific Ocean |
| Country Admin Divisions Title: | Region |
| Country Admin Divisions: | Callao |
| Area M2: | or |
| Area Ha: | --> |
| Timezone1: | PET |
| Utc Offset1: | -5 |
The Palomino Islands (Spanish: Islas Palomino), also called Palominos Islets are a group of small islands off the coast of Callao, Peru. Home to a large population of sea lions and seabirds, it has become a popular tourist area.
The archipelago consists of four small islets located 6 miles west of the port city of Callao, at the western coast of San Lorenzo Island.
The islands make up a tourist area where it can see a significant amount of sea lions living in its natural habitat. A colony of over 8,000 thrives on the islands, and the lack of predators has allowed visitors to even swim among the sea lions. [1]
The islands are home to large colonies of seabird. In its coasts can be found gulls, guanayes, zarcillos, boobies, Peruvian pelicans, patillos and red-legged cormorant.[2]
In the highest part of the island is located an old lighthouse who served as guides of ships and steamers who frequented the port of Callao .[3] On the island is also seen a water passage that is known as the Catedral de las Islas Palomino.[4]