MORE TRAVEL DESTINATIONS 2020 PERU
Cusco - Machu Picchu - Inca Trail
The Archaeological Capital of America "; it is the biggest tourist attraction in Peru and the most visited. Cuzco was the largest city and capital of the Inca Empire, then it was taken by the Spanish conquerors. Today it shows an architecture that fuses the Inca style with the Spanish, Cuzco, like Machu Picchu, for its historical value and for its beauty have been considered as a World Heritage Site, the Sacred Valley of the Incas, Choquequirao, the Manu National Park and many other fascinating places are waiting for you .
Iquitos and Amazon River
The Amazon jungle. An ideal place for lovers of nature tourism and biodiversity and for those who want to feel intimate contact with the virgin nature of Amazonian forests. From Iquitos you can take a cruise on the Amazon River or stay in the lodges and lodges located in the jungle to explore the jungle and the boldest and adventurous can reach the protected natural areas, highlighting Pacaya Samiria and Allpahuayo Mishana, with lush fauna and Flora, ideal for bird watching, can also make contact with the aborigines of the Amazon or know the rites of ayahuasca.
Arequipa and Colca Valley
The city of Arequipa is also known as the "White City". Recognized as Cultural Heritage of Humanity for its beautiful colonial buildings in white ashlar, highlighting its houses, churches, temples and monasteries such as Santa Catalina. It is surrounded by a beautiful countryside with villages with beautiful landscapes. From here you can visit the famous Colca Valley and the Colca Canyon, protected natural areas such as the Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve and the Lagunas de Mejía National Sanctuary. It is an ideal destination to get to know colonial monuments, living cultures and to make outdoor tourism enjoying adventure, nature and biodiversity.
Chiclayo
The city of Friendship. Chiclayo has the fortune of being the gateway for the most recent and spectacular archaeological discoveries such as the Lord of Sipán in Huaca Rajada, the Lord of Sicán in Batán Grande - Historic Sanctuary of Pómc Forest, the Valley of the Pyramids of Tucume and the Royal Tombs Museum of Sipán. Thanks to this, Chiclayo becomes the second destination, after Cuzco, because of the archaeological and historical interest it generates. Chiclayo is the city of sorcerers, healers and esotericism. In addition, in the circuit of beaches you will be able to appreciate the millenary totora horses in Pimentel or Eten the 2nd Eucharistic city of the World.
Titicaca Lake and Puno
Puno is located in the heights of the Andes, on the banks of the Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world inhabited by the Uros and with wonderful landscapes. In the islands of Amantani and Taquile, you can have the experience of sharing life with your natives and making experiential tourism. Land of the legendary Aymara people and the Tiahuanaco Culture. Puno is the folk capital of Peru. The feast of the Virgen de la Candelaria held in February is an extraordinary opportunity to live the traditions of the people of Puno. It offers an excellent alternative for archaeological tourism, live cultures and biodiversity.
Lima
The capital of Peru, a large metropolis, the gastronomic capital. In general this is the gateway to the country. You can enjoy and get to know its historic center with beautiful colonial buildings declared Cultural Patrimony of Humanity by UNESCO; the best museums in Peru, some pre-Hispanic archeological sites highlighting Caral, also Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Lima offers a great variety of cultural, folkloric shows, nightlife centers, luxurious casinos, gambling houses and enjoy the famous Peruvian cuisine and cuisine.
Nazca - Nazca Lines
In the desert sands. A unique place in the world, full of mystery and mysticism, with wonderful forms of immense figures and lines of spectacular perfection. Work of a very ancient Peruvian civilization, the Nazca Lines, a place declared as Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. You are also offered to visit the archaeological complexes of Cahuachi, Estaquería, Chauchilla, Cantayoc and the Palpa geoglyphs.
Paracas
On the shores of the Pacific Ocean. An excellent ecological destination for nature and bird lovers, the Paracas National Reserve and the Ballestas Islands. It also offers historical cultural attractions with archaeological remains of the Paracas Culture. It is a good alternative to spend excellent moments of rest and relaxation in excellent hotels facing the sea. For lovers of water sports such as windsurfing, diving, deep sea fishing and do not rule out knowing its arid deserts and have an adventure in buggies for its impressive dunes and for surfers the waves of San Gallán Island.
Tambopata
The Amazon jungle. Natural paradise in the Amazon of Peru, the garden of Eden. The Tambopata National Reserve is located between the Tambopata and Madre de Dios river basins, has an area of 274,690 hectares. The richness of its biodiversity is incalculable, scientists have already registered 632 species of birds, 1,200 species of butterflies, 169 species of mammals, 205 species of fish, 103 species of amphibians and 67 species of reptiles. The vegetation is typical of the tropical regions, the best macaw layers in the world, wonderful jungle landscapes. Ideal area for bird watching and the rites of ayahuasca. Accessible through Puerto Maldonado.
Trujillo
The Capital of the Spring, city of the old colonial lineage, very close to Chan Chan, capital of the Chimú nation (S. XIII), one of the largest cities in the world built in mud, declared Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO . Equally important are the archaeological sites of the Huaca del Sol and the Moon and the El Brujo complex and the Dama del Cao. An excellent destination for archaeological historical tourism, step horses. Chicama excellent stage for surfing.