Arequipa: is the second largest city in Peru and sits beneath the stunning El Misti Volcano. Known as 'The White City' due to the fact that many of the cities buildings are made from a white volcanic rock, it lies at approximately 2,300 metres, giving it a pleasent year round temperature. It is also the gateway to the Colca Canyon. The historic centre of Arequipa was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000.
Cusco: is the 'capital' of the Incas and the most famous city in Peru.
Huaraz: is a base for trekking and climbing the Andes, with the Huascaran the being the biggest challenge.
Iquitos: is the largest city in the world which you can not reach by road, only by river or air.
Lima: is the capital and biggest city along the Pacific coast.
Nazca: is famous for the Nazca Lines.
Pisco: was the center of a horrible earthquake a few years ago and the access point to the poor man's galapagos,.
Puno: is gateway to Lake Titicaca.
Tacna: is the southermost city, right on the border with Chile
Trujillo: is on the north coast and has stunning beaches with great surfing.
Peru Travel Links:
Inca Trails Hikes to Machu Picchu
Inka Trail Tours
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