Cuzco - Machu Picchu
Cuzco mixture of fertile valleys with impressive mountains that descend to the forest where they see a variety of vegetation due to high temperatures.
The city of Cuzco, the ancient capital of the Inca empire which was later taken by Spanish conquerors. It was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1993 and undoubtedly constitutes one of the most important destinations in the country.
Its cobbled streets and Inca origin edicicios mixed with colonial style buildings. The city of Cuzco's nightlife offers a magical and worth visiting bars, cafes and restaurants.
The complex of Machu Picchu is without doubt the most important and most visited site in Peru. The ancient holy city of the Incas has a unique beauty that attracts tourists from around the world and being located at the top of the mountain make it unique. It is one of the few places in America to be declared Cultural and Natural Heritage by UNESCO.
Nazca
It is a place full of secrets and mysticism unique in the world with unique lines and shapes of wondrous perfection.
Nazca civilization developed between 300 BC and 1000 BC. UNESCO declared the Nazca lines Heritage.
The lines were discovered in 1927 and monumental set designs and figures depicting mammals and insects made by this culture that flourished 300 years before the Christian era.
Since the sky can also be seen these great figures, and some of its paths reaching 300 meters. The way in which the drawings were made and their purpose are a mystery still unsolved. Some theories concerning risk aliens and others argue that it is actually a calendar.
Lima
The capital of Peru was founded in 1535 and soon became one of the most important cities of America. Today is a metropolis with more than 8 million people and set a cosmopolitan city with great potential for tourists. Its historic center deserves special attention and colonial buildings and museums pre-Hispanic and Hispanic are worth visiting. The Cathedral, the Convent of Santo Domingo and San Francisco are examples of colonial architecture privileged. The southern beaches and resorts also shape places chosen by the visitors during the summer.
Among the attractions of the city (in addition to their shows, the cultural scene, casinos and gambling) is the culinary. The possibilities to enjoy good food are excellent and there is a wide variety of restaurants and baresde good.
Peru's Craft Centers are also important and the work of its artisans is renowned in the world.
Arequipa
Just south of the country, the department of Arequipa has a varied landscape ranging from snow-capped volcanoes and to the desert near the coast. The town of that name is surrounded by several volcanoes Misti, Pichu Pichu and Chachani. Has the peculiarity of having large white walls (due to the presence of a volcanic rock called Sillar) as is also called "the white city."
In Arequipa we see colonial style mansions and several baroque churches. Its cobblestone streets are lost monuments and buildings in Spanish style, as well as squares and beautiful courtyards. The Monastery of Santa Catalina deserves special mention and is a must for tourists.
Almost 4 hours of the city is the Valley and the Colca Canyon, where they can appreciate the typical crops of maize, barley and wheat set as did the Incas to use the land.
Iquitos - Amazon River
The Amazon forest is located in northern Peru is the place chosen by lovers of nature and presents a wealth of incredible biodiversity. The visit to the virgin forests Amazon allows a single contact with nature. Iquitos is the base from where you can enjoy walks along the Amazon River and several visits penetrating into the jungle to enjoy.
There are many National Parks and Reserves where the flora and fauna typical of the region are protected from the threat of further progress. It is very interesting the possibility of making contact with the Amazon indigenous cultures that still exist in this territory.
Puno - Lake Titicaca
On the shores of Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world, high in the southern Andes is Puno. The Uros people live on the islands of Taquile and Amantani and still preserve their ancient and ancestral customs. There are many "floating islands" that are artificially made reeds.
Many peoples of the Aymara culture (developed in 800 to 1200 BC) and the Tiahuanaco culture settle in this territory. Also colonial churches built there are real architectural treasures. In the place the Spanish developed a significant mining activity.
Puno is known as the folklore capital of Peru and their native dances arrive at number 300. Hosts the fiesta of the Virgen de la Candelaria
Trujillo
The charming town of Trujillo is located on the north coast of Peru and was founded in 1534. It is a cultural and economic center in itself. It is also an old colonial city where you can see beautiful churches and Spanish-style houses, which provide beauty and harmony to the city. It is also known as "the capital of Spring" and famous for his powers of Peruvian dance "Sailor."
Nearby is Chan Chan, the capital of the Chimu culture (second century AD) which is the city built in America's largest adobe.
Among its main attractions we can mention the Plaza Mayor, the Cathedral, the Monastery of El Carmen and San Agustin Church, among others.
Paracas
In the department of Ica, south of Lima, is the town of Paracas. There is mixed desert (one of the driest in the world) with the sea in a unique way. The coastal cliffs are full of beautiful beaches full of life, where you can watch millions of birds that live there and others who come from other parts of the continent. Marine biodiversity also plays an important role in the region.
Paracas National Reserve was declared a Natural Heritage of Humanity and is an important cultural and historical destination to find the civilization of Paracas. While this culture developed between 600 BC and 200 AD, today still known the world over for its textile art.
In the port we can take some of the vessels that visit the Ballestas Islands to observe closely the sea lions.
Chiclayo and Lord of Sipan
Chicago offers great attractions to visitors among which we mecncionar the Cathedral, the Municipal Palace, the Chapel of Veronica, the archaeological complex Huaca (also called Lord of Sipan, due to a tomb discovered in 1987). After Cuzco is the most important archeological destination of Peru.
Large pre-Inca archaeological discoveries have been made in the region. There is a museum of the Royal Tombs of Sipan, recently opened, where there are priceless collections.
The city of Chiclayo is located on the north coast of Peru during the colonial period served as a union between Lambayeque and Zana and was a city inhabited by Indians and mestizos.
Callejon de Huaylas - Huaraz
The Callejon de Huaylas offers great services and facilities for extreme sports and has teams of experts for cases in which needs to be rescued by helicopter.
There are several routes that climbers drawn for excursions that can last a few days or weeks. Among the sports that can be made mention hang-gliding, canoeing, mountain biking, skiing, mountaineering, etc.
The starting point for visiting the area is Huaraz, the capital of the department. The landscapes can be seen in the Cordillera Blanca are paradises, snow and beautiful. Between May and September are advised to visit the region and visitors are advised to always wear coat and always drink plenty of fluid muchp.
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