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Straddling the Andes Mountains along the western edge of South America stands Peru. A massive country of geographical diversity with some of the most amazing eco-tourism on the planet and a vast array of historical and cultural artifacts and cities as the center of the ancient Incan Empire, the country is one of the most talked-about destinations in South America. From the coastal deserts to the steamy interior of the rain forests that make up the Amazon basin, to the heights of the snow-capped Andes Mountains, Peru is a jaw-dropping experience, regardless of which part of the country you happ… read moreen to choose for your destination.
Visitors looking to explore current Peruvian culture can stick to the main cities like Lima with her fevered pitch of night-life mixed with colonial architecture and history, or Ayacucho, a mountainous town full of ruins, museums, and local cultural festivals and folklore. Visit the ancient tombs of Chiclayo or enjoy the beaches of Mancora, with its year-round tropical temperature and vibe. Or, if you happen to be someone who enjoys the ancient cultures, get out into the heart of the country, and experience the ancient Incan Empire that roamed these lands millennia ago.
One of the most epic ruins on the planet is the ancient city of Machu Picchu. Located near the city of Cuzco, and undiscovered until the 20th century, this is a must-see for any visitor to Peru. A UNESCO World Heritage site, located at the end of the most popular foot patch in South America, The Inca Trail, the city sits a thousand feet above the Urubamba River, and when combined with the golden splendor of Cuzco, which was the ancient capital of the Incan Empire, makes for the ultimate Peruvian adventure and step back into history.
Hepatitis A and typhoid fever vaccinations are recommended, as well as yellow fever. Guard against mosquitoes, as malaria can be deadly. As a popular tourist destination, Peru is quite safe if the proper precautions are taken, and the major areas are easily traversed by first-time travelers.
South America is packed with destinations, of that there is absolutely no argument from anyone. However, when it comes time to picking the perfect place to start, that really depends upon wha…
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The ancient capital of the Incan Empire and a World Heritage Site since 1983, Cusco—or Cuzco as it is commonly known—is a Peruvian city in the Urubamba region of the Andes Mountains nestl…
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An essential stop off on Peru’s increasingly well-trodden tourist trail, Arequipa sits in a seemingly dangerous location, propped up between three towering volcanoes, and has a whitewashed,…
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A Peruvian city noted for its proximity to one of the country’s must-see sights, Lake Titicaca, Puno is widely – and correctly – touted as simply a place to lay your head, with days inv…
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Having sat undiscovered in the heart of the Peruvian jungle for many centuries, the astonishing site of the Machu Picchu archaeological complex has recently become one of the most talked abou…
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Home to a culture that was undiscovered by the modern world until the latter part of the 19th century, Nazca is a town along the southern coast of Peru that is world-renowned for the famous N…
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For tourists, Aguas Calientes is best known as the ending train station on the trip from Cusco to Machu Picchu. As one would expect with the "Gateway to Machu Picchu", Aguas Calientes has dev…
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Iquitos is in the Amazonas region of Peru. This is not to be confused with the Department Amazonas where Chachapoyas is located. Iquitos is the capital of the vast Department of Loreto, which…
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If you are looking for a place in Peru where it's always sunny and you can enjoy the beach, waves and also nightlife; Mancora is for you.
Located in the north of the country, Mancora offer…
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One of the smallest towns in Peru, roughly an hour in from the rugged Pacific coastline, Huacachina is an oasis in the middle of a desert, surrounded by massive sand dunes and a mystical aura…
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Ollantaytambo is a town located in Peru's "Sacred Valley" and is about 40 miles northwest of Cusco on the route to Macchu Pichu. It is located at a fairly lofty altitude of 9,200 feet and th…
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Trujillo, the third largest city of Peru, is located on the northwestern coast of Peru. It is known as "La Ciudad de la Eterna Primavera" (The City of Everlasting Spring) because of its beaut…
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It was founded in 1563 by Spanish conquistador Gerónimo Luis de Cabrera.
The city is located on the Ica River about 300 km to the south of Lima along the desert coast of southern Peru. Fu…
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Just beautiful. Amazingly beautiful town with hot spring swimming pools and proximity to the wonderful Colca Canyon.
The market is worth a visit..
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Gorgious and peacefull. Make sure you make a sandbuggy trip through the dessert (a speed - car) and you visit the beautiful Ballesta - Islands.
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Puerto Maldonado is a city in Peru.
It's located in south-east of Peru, 55km from the Bolivian border and it's the capital of the Madre de Dios region.
The population is around 50.000
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Beautiful city and very nice people.
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There are occasional controversies about whether the Colca Canyon is the world's deepest or whether it comes second to another Peruvian one. It is certainly way deeper than the better known G…
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LOCATION, EXTENSION AND POPULATION: The department of Lambayeque is located in the north western region in Perú. With an extension of 13, 736 km², it limits to the north with Piura, to the …
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Huanchaco is small coastal village few kilometers from Trujilo, nested on the beach under Peruvian coastal desert. It is famous as one of the world best spots for surfing and for old and uniq…
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Chachapoyas Land of the "Cloud People". Capital of Amazonas is the doorway of adventure into a world of lost civilizations and ancient ruins. Snowcapped volcanoes and glacier mountain peaks b…
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Cajamarca is the place where famous ransom in gold and silver was paid by last Inca emperor to Francisco Pizarro and his conquistadors. Ransom room is the only building left from Inca period …
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This is one of the most beautiful parts of Peru. Make sure you leave very early to see Condors and it is also very important that you chew a lot of coca - leaves. When you go from Arequipa to…
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The Sacred Valley of the Incas is a valley in the Andes of Peru, close to the Inca Capital of Peru. Fed by numerous rivers which descend through adjoining valleys and gorges, and contains num…
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Taquile is an island on lake Titicaca and is accesable from Puno by boat. The island is 5km long, 1 km wide and in aproximatly 2000 people live there.
It has unique culture diferent from P…
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Moray is a site with Inca ruins close to Maras in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. The Moray is an Incan agricultural experiment. Historians presume that these concentric circles were used as …
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Abancay is the capital of Apurimac. It is located in a beautiful valley of white lilies and is famous for its colorful carnival. Also it has one of the best weathers in Highlands.
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