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From exotic jungle to coastal desert via the breathtaking peaks of the Andes, Peru’s
staggering variety of places to visit. Whether you want to trek the hallowed Inca Trail,
drink pisco sours in a sleepy colonial town, swim with pink dolphins or paddle your
way down the Amazon in a dugout canoe, this is a country that’s ripe for exploring.
Wherever you go, Peru’s vibrant Andean culture, one of the most exciting in the
Americas, will brighten your travels.
For those looking for adrenaline-fuelled fun, a host of outdoor activities are on offer,
from trekking ancient trails and whitewater rafting to paragliding and hurtling through
the desert on dune-buggy rides. For all this, Peru in an amazing country you will find
unique locations, a mix of culture, exotic food and an unforgettable experience.
The stunning Peruvian site of Machu Picchu, the fabled "lost city of the Incas," is
South America's greatest attraction.
The grassy terraces and stone staircases of Machu Picchu lure you to explore and
view the Royal and Sacred Areas, including the Temple of the Sun and
the Intihuatana -- the most important shrine of the ancient site.
Intrepid hikers should come early in the morning to climb Huayna Picchu, the huge
mountain that looms over Machu Picchu. Another hiking option is to follow the
Inca Trail from the Caretaker's Hut to the high pass where the Sun Gate stands.
To stay right at the site, there's only one option: the
plush Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge, perched outside the
entrance to the ruins. Its two restaurants have both
international and Peruvian specialties, such as ceviche and
alpaca carpaccio. Most hotels in the area line the main road
in nearby Aguas Calientes, also known as Machu Picchu
Pueblo: Ask for a room with balcony that overlooks the Río
Urubamba. For dining options in town, choose between small
Peruvian restaurants and pizzerias.
Machu Picchu is a spectacular citadel. I've been here 3
times and it never ceases to amaze especially for the peace
that passes. It is a magical place.
Incredible sensations and energy of this place,
something unparalleled and not enough words to
describe it. If you can walk the Inca trail doing much
better.
The Nazca Lines are widely considered among the greatest mysteries
of South America. Carved into the surface of the desert floor, the lines
are shallow, narrow and fragile. Some of them are several kilometers
long. The Nazca Lines are more than just lines in the sand. They are
ancient drawings called geoglyphs that were created over 1,000 years
ago by a tribe living in Peru's southwestern desert.
The drawings are in the form of animals, people, and plants that
played an important role in the culture and religion of this ancient tribe.
These include a whale, hummingbird, pelican, lizard, dog, human
hands, tree, stork, and many more. Some of the figures depict animals
that were native to this region, while other figures depict animals that
can only be found in the jungle and cloud forests, hundreds of miles
away.
This national reserve is a vicuña sanctuary high in the mountains
90km east of Nazca on the road to Cuzco. It is the best place to
see these shy animals in Peru, though tourist services are
virtually nonexistent. Every year in late May or early June is the
chaccu, when hundreds of villagers round up the vicuñas for
shearing and three festive days of traditional ceremonies, with
music and dancing, and of course, drinking. Full-day or overnight
tours from Nazca cost US$30 to US$90 per person.
Flying above as enigmatic lines and see those drawings
that may have originated beyond other worldly cultures.
Much I think about our origins and purpose on earth moves.
It is amazing
This is another of the wonderful buildings of our
beloved Earth. From the sky they are so well-defined
lines and drawings looks amazing.
It’s known who created them, and known approximately when they were created. The
mystery of the Nazca Lines is that nobody knows how they were created, or why.
You can see them
from a plane You can see them
from a gazebo
The Colca Canyon in southern Peru's Arequipa region is an area
of astounding scenic beauty, and one of Peru's top tourist
destinations. It is best known as one of the world's deepest
canyons, reaching a depth of 4,160 meters (13,640'), whose
depth can most easily be appreciated from the Cruz del Condor,
a viewpoint where Andean Condors can be seen most days
throughout the year.
It also offers a vibrant indigenous culture, high-quality handicrafts,
and a range of activities from adventure sports to mystical
tourism and tourist home-stays. The valley also features an
incredible amount of Inca and pre-Inca agricultural terraces and
the irrigation systems necessary to operate them.
Arequipa, known as the White City for its beautiful white walls of
sillar, a volcanic stone, lies at the feet of the mighty volcanos of
Mount Chachani, Mount Misti, and the snow covered peak of Mount
Pichu Pichu. The downtown of the city, placed on the World Cultural
Heritage list by UNESCO, features Mixed Baroque churches and
mansions from the Colonial Period like the Monastery of Santa
Catalina, a Spanish city in miniature with stone streets, beautiful
patios, and plazas. Sabandía, Tiabaya, and Tingo, located among
the large fields, are must see places, and the irresistible Arequipa
cuisine is the perfect complement to the visit.
Spectacular place. I recommend sleep in Chivay because you must go to Colca Valley at 5:00 am to see the flight of the condors.
Worth the crossing and the trip, the experience of
watching the flight of the condors is amazing. Visit the
different viewpoints and see the nearby towns are pretty
good too.
A journey to the Colca Valley usually takes about 3-1/2 hours via public bus,
across the high Andean plateau, reaching a high point of 4800 meters.
Tourists generally arrive in Chivay, a nice and very friendly town at the beginning
of the canyon, with plenty of hotels and hostels and restaurants.
Chivay is a good place to look for high-quality, locally-produced crafts, in particular
goods hand-knitted from 100% alpaca fiber, and elaborately embroidered goods
produced by hand on sewing machines (hats, coin purses, belts, etc.)
Peru's Amazon rain forest is one of the last true frontiers on earth
and a thrilling place for an adventure.
The Amazonas Region is a land of microclimates each containing
an extensive amount of biodiversity. Additionally, the department
was home to pre-Columbian civilizations that have left stunning
remnants of their once great culture. The capital of the
department, Chachapoyas, adds to the diversity of ecology and
culture as it is home to picturesque colonial architecture. The
streets of this city are narrow. It contains a main square as
common throughout Peruvian cities and maintains colonial
mansions and balconies which add to the flavor of the area's
mixed culture.
This area comprises 3, 479. 73 hectares of natural forest temporarily flooded, characterized in that it has plenty of trees and dominant population of renaco and aguaje.
This is a wildlife refuge, where most monkeys and birds, it is also the natural habitat of endangered species and vulnerable.
You can see a variety of plants such as ferns, lianas, orchids, bromeliads, among others. Among the fauna, mammals such as; otter, monkeys (monk saki, black monkey and Omeco) pelejo, achuni, anteater and others. Among the species of birds you can find: tarahui, flauterillo toucan manacaraco Heron; shirui and fish like tilapia, crappie, atinga, carachama, among others.
The guided visit Kuelap really worth. The fact reach it from Chachapoyas and recreates the view itself ... The walk, views, explanations of the guides, the environment, all contribute to transport us in time.
I love waterfalls and this one seriously blew me away. Amazing. Awesome - in the true sense of the word. A must-see for anyone in northern Peru and for anyone who likes waterfalls. If you're fit, the hike is pretty easy, though there are some pretty steep hills.
Arguably the most impressive destination of the
department is the ancient fortress of Kuélap. Often
referred to as the Machu Picchu of the north, Kuleap
was built by the Chachapoyas civilization, an ancient
tribe of warriors who resisted the Incas imperial
expansion. The Gocta Waterfall is in this department
and is the third highest waterfall in the world. As it was
only recently discovered in 2005, the Peruvian
government is making plans to develop it for tourism.