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Amazonas
The department of Amazonas is famous for its cloud forests, areas with stunning microclimates and whose intense humidity favors the exuberant growth of plants like orchids and bromeliads and animals like the spectacled bear and the Andean cock of the rock. The capital, Chachapoyas, full of narrow streets and containing a large Main Square, maintains beautiful mansions and lovely balconies as evidence of its Colonial past. This is the launching site for excursions to the fabulous citadel of Kuélap, built by the Chachapoyas, a fierce people that for years resisted the expansion of the Incas.
Apurimac - Abancay
The terrain in Apurimac is steep, formed by narrow, deep valleys with impressive abysses, cold plateaus, and high-mountain peaks. The Apurimac River Canyon that separates the Department of Cusco from the Department of Apurimac is the most extraordinary sight. Abancay, capital of Apurimac, is a beautiful Colonial city protected by the mighty snow covered Mount Ampay (5,235 masl), located in the sanctuary of the same name. The sanctuary contains, besides other snow capped mountains, mountain forests, beautiful lakes, and species of flora and fauna like the intimpa pine tree, the Andean fox, and the Andean deer.
Arequipa
The department of Arequipa begins in the coastal desert and then climbs the Andes, reaching great altitude at the snow covered peaks and at its volcanoes. Arequipa, known as the White City for its beautiful white walls of sillar, a volcanic stone, of Mount Chachani, Mount Misti. 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, plazas and the irresistible Arequipa cuisine is the perfect complement to the visit.
AYACUCHO
The Ayacucho department is crossed by two mountain ranges that divide it into three geographic parts: the altiplanic region towards the south, extreme highlands in the center, and tropical jungles in the northeast. The topography varies greatly as well as the climate.It is known as “The city of churches” since people say that there is a church on practically every corner in Ayacucho. The inhabitants are descendents of the powerful Waris who lived in a large part of this territory between the sixth and twelfth centuries and left the Wari citadel, an urban and commercial center, to posterity.
Baños del Inca
Tourist resorts have hot springs water which we provide health, relaxation and, above all, allows us to enjoy the benefits and satisfactions involved visit. One of the finest resorts in America and the world are in the department of Cajamarca and are known as Los Baños del Inca.
Cajamarca
The department of Cajamarca is characterized by slight slopes and highlands relatively low in comparison to the rest of the Peruvian Andes. The territory is made up of numerous valleys and gorges. The city of Cajamarca brings together three ingredients that make it an unforgettable destination: a magnificent Colonial architecture, beautiful countryside, and a rich history since it was the scene of an important episode of South American history. Here, the Conquistador Francisco Pizarro captured the Inca Atahualpa who, in spite of fulfilling his part of the ransom, was killed.
Callao
Callao is the largest and most important port in Peru. Located west of Lima city and is part of the Lima Metropolitan Area. Callao was founded in 1537, just two years after Lima, and soon became the main port for Spanish commerce in the Pacific. The origin of its name is unknown; both Indian (particularly Yunga, or Coastal Peruvian) and Spanish sources are credited, but it is certain that it was known by that name since 1550.
Chan chan
Chan Chan is located in the Moche valley, facing the sea, halfway between the resort of Huanchaco and the city of Trujillo, capital of the department of La Libertad on the northern coast of Peru The archaeological site covers an area of approximately 20 square kilometers. The central zone is formed by a set of 10 walled enclosures (called "towns") and other solitary pyramids. This core set, covers an area of 6 square kilometers, approximately. The rest consists of numerous small poorly preserved structures, sidewalks, canals, walls and cemeteries.
Chavin de Huantar
Chavin de Huantar was the capital of the Chavin culture. It is an archaeological site located in the District of Chavin de Huantar, province of Huari, Ancash department. It is 462 kilometers northeast of Lima, Peru. The site has an elevation of 3177 meters above the sea, in the alley Conchucos on the eastern flank of the Cordillera Blanca. The city's location at the confluence of the rivers and Mosna Huacheksa in the main basin of the river Maranon, between the coast and the jungle, made him an ideal location for the collection and trade in goods.
Chiclayo
The department of Lambayeque is located on the coastal plain and combines arid zones, rich valleys, and dry forests. The city of Chiclayo, bordered by fertile valleys and very close to the ocean, is the capital of the department and the commercial nexus among the three Peruvian regions: coast, highland, and jungle. This territory was the cradle of the Mochicas, who lived there between the first and fourth centuries A.D., which makes Lambayeque one of the most interesting archeological destinations in the country.
Colca Canyon
Colca Canyon is a canyon of the Colca River in southern Peru. It is located about 100 miles (160 kilometers) northwest of Arequipa. It is more than twice as deep as the Grand Canyon in the United States. The name Colca refers to small holes in the cliffs in the valley and canyon. These holes were used in Inca and pre-Inca times to store food, such as potatoes and other Andean crops. They were also used as tombs for important people.
Cusco
The terrain in Cusco is steep, combining fertile inter-Andean valleys with impressive mountains that descend to the rim of the jungle where the temperature rises and the landscape is transformed through a variety of vegetation. The city of Cusco, the ancient capital of the Incan Empire, was placed on the World Cultural Heritage List by UNESCO in 1983. This magical city also has an exciting nightlife with cafes, restaurants, and bars for all tastes. There are also the towns of Písac, Maras, Chinchero, and Ollantaytambo, which are spread throughout the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
El Señor de Sipan
The Lord of Sipan was a former ruler of the third century, whose command covers an area of modern Peru. Peruvian archaeologist Walter Alva, with his team, discovered the tomb of the Lord of Sipan in 1987. The finding of the royal tombs of the Lord of Sipan marked an important milestone in the archeology of the Americas because for the first time, was found intact and no signs of looting, a royal burial of a Peruvian civilization before the Incas. The coffin was found in reeds, was the first of its kind to be found in America and revealed the splendor and majesty of the only ruler and warrior of ancient Peru found to date of its discovery, whose life was about 250 years the current era.
Huacachina Oasis
Ica is is full of legends and myths that try to explain the cultural and environmental wonders that counts. One of these is known as the Oasis of America, referring to the lagoon of Huacachina. Lagoon has calm waters in the middle of a quiet, disturbed only by birds and the wind sometimes strong, features that became famous after the release of the myth of the princess who was immersed in it. The landscape is even more dramatic for being cradled between huge sand dunes. The oasis of Hacachina weekend attracts thousands of visitors seeking to enjoy its warm waters and green.
Huancavelica
The department of Huancavelica features one of the roughest terrains in the country, formed by valleys, deep gorges, towering mountains, sinuous roads, and mesas. The city of Huancavelica is bordered by fertile fields and green pastures where cattle graze. These highlands were inhabited by the Waris and later by the warring Chancas. The area was finally incorporated into the Inca Empire and became a military center. Following that period, the Spanish discovered silver and mercury mines, a reason for establishing themselves there.
Huanuco
The Department of Huanuco features two very distinct geographies: highland and upper jungle. The Andean zone is marked by the presence of the Huayhuash Cordillera, and the upper jungle spreads out throughout the western side of the Andes. The city of Huanuco was founded in 1539, lies on the banks of the Huallaga River and the area are known for its fruit, coffee, and cacao production. The oldest evidence of human habitation in Peru was found in this territory: the Lauricocha man and the Temple of the Crossed Hands located in the outskirts of the city in Kotosh. In Huanuco Pampa, there are also interesting constructions from the time of the Incas.
Huaraz - White Cordillera
The department of Ancash starts on a slightly hilly coastal strip and climbs up to the highest snow-capped mountains in Peru. Spread out along the Callejon de Huaylas, a dazzling valley stuck between two mountain ranges, the Blanca and Negra Cordilleras. It was between the years 1200 b.C. and 200 b.C. that the Chavín lived in the region, the same that left as their legacy the impressive archaeological complex of Chavin de Huantar, which, in 1985, UNESCO placed on the World Cultural Heritage List.
Huascaran National Park
Huascaran National Park was created in 1975 with the purpose of preserving the wild animal and plant life, geological formations, archaeological sites, and beautiful scenery. UNESCO placed it on the Natural World Heritage List in 1985. Inside the 340.000 hectares, which include almost the entire White Cordillera, you can observe the great variety of high Andean plant life like the Puyas Raimondi in the areas of Quesque and Pumapampa (this flower is considered the biggest in the plant realm, and once it has blossomed, the plant dies), and the queñual trees in the Llanganuco Lakes.
ICA
Ica, an esoteric land, one of profound religious faith, sand dunes, valleys, and sun, is an agricultural zone where you see interspersed among the extensive desert area fields of cotton, butter beans, asparagus, citrus tree orchards, as well as vineyards. Some of the most important civilizations of ancient Peru established themselves here like the Paracas and the Nasca who left a legacy that has endured the passage of time and the violence of the sand and wind.
Inca Trail
CAMINO INCA
This is the name given to part of the vast network of trails built by the Incas that united the main administrative and religious centers of their empire, what they called the Tahuantinsuyo. One of these trails connects the city of Cusco with Machu Picchu. The most popular section is a beautiful landscape, due to several different ecological tiers, and passes by archaeological sites built by the Incas; it has earned the reputation of being one of the world’s best trekking destinations.
Iquitos
Iquitos is located in the northern jungles, to the east. Is the capital of Loreto, with almost 30% of the country is the largest and northernmost Peru. The city lies along a side arm of the Amazon River, opposite a large permanent white called Padre Island, wooded and almost twenty miles long. The city is surrounded by countless smaller rivers and canals.
Kuelap Chachapoyas Citadel
The monumental Citadel of Kuelap is situated at 3000 m above sea level. Kuelap consists of massive exterior stone walls containing more than four hundred buildings. The structure, situated on a ridge overlooking the Utcubamba Valley in northern Peru, the citadel has about 600 meters in length and 110 meters in width judging from its sheer size, its walls rise up to 19 meters in height. There are multiple levels or platforms within the complex. Because of its extension, these flat elevations support more than 400 constructions, among Temples, warehouses, resident houses which most of them are cylindrical.
Lake Titicaca
Titicaca National Reserve was created in 1978 in order to preserve the natural resources characteristic of Lake Titicaca and the highland ecosystem. It covers an area of 36.180 hectares. In the reserve, dozens of birds, fish, and amphibious species have been registered like flamingos or parihuanas, Andean geese, seagulls, Titicaca grebes, chullumpis, and Andean lapwings as well as numerous endangered species. You will find twelve varieties of aquatic plants representative of the lake flora, the most remarkable being the totora reeds and algae.
Lake Yarinacocha
Located 10 km from Puccalpa, the lake is an oxbow Yarinacocha Rio Ucayali. There are several new people shibipos as San Francisco and Santa Clara. These Indians are very nice and friendly. Crafts and textiles performed manually, which makes them unique and highly appreciated by visitors. They have created a cooperative in Puerto Callao (the end of the road Puccalpa) called Maroti-Shabo that collects and sells art productions shibipas.
Lima
Lima was founded in 1535 and in a short period of time became the most important city in the Americas. Today, there are more than eight million inhabitants, and the city shelters immigrants from all corners of the globe. In the historic centre placed by UNESCO on the World Cultural Heritage List, which has transformed it into a mixed city par excellence.
Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu Historic Sanctuary is an impressive Inca citadel placed on the side of a mountain. Its Quechua name means “Old Mountain”, but it is also known as “the Lost City of the Incas” since it remained hidden from the West until discovered by Hiram Bingham in 1911. It was built in the fifteenth century, and is attributed to the Inca Pachacutec. The archaeological complex is divided into two zones that are contained within approximately twenty hectares. On the sides of the mountain, you can see up to four meters high (13 feet) agricultural terraces.
Madre De Dios - Puerto Maldonado
Exuberant is the word that describes Madre de Dios with its infinite forests, sinuous rivers that rush towards the ocean, and life abounding in all its corners. Puerto Maldonado, the capital city, is an obligatory stop along the way to gain entrance to the national parks and reserves located in the area, and it has been, at certain moments, an important exporting site for rubber, wood, gold, and petroleum. At present, two of the main economic activities there are eco-tourism and chestnut harvesting.
Mancora
Mancora is a small fishing creek located in the province Talara in the department of Piura in northern Peru, near the department of Tumbes. In recent years it has become a beach visited by Peruvian and foreign surfers. It also includes the area beaches and coves of Colan, Punta Sal, Totoritas, Pocitos, Cape Blanco, among others. Mancora and the northern part of Peru has become a potential tourist hub of Peru. Visit Mancora Peru.
Manglares de Tumbes
The northern part of Peru has one of the most unique national shrines in the world for its beauty and richness of flora and fauna. This is the National Mangrove Sanctuary of Tumbes whose main objective is to protect and conserve the mangroves, as the only representative sample of the ecosystem, and wildlife living there, mainly aquatic invertebrates. Tourism to the area is aimed at those who enjoy nature and landscapes, in addition to those interested in animals and plants characteristic of the geographical areas like this. It's a little known natural area, which promotes scientific research and provides favorable conditions for development of educational activities, tourism and recreation.
Manu National Park and Amarakaery Comunal Reserve
Manu is the most luxuriant expression of life on the planet and the most pristine corner of the Amazon. It offers the visitor a brief insight into a world far removed from their own, a chance to discover life at its extreme and creatures of all descriptions. A trip into the Amazon and in particular the Manu Reserve will leave you with a deep appreciation and respect for the natural world and its mysterious powers.
Moquegua
The department of Moquegua possesses a varied terrain with gorges and valleys, desert and rocky zones, and rich soil perfect for agriculture, especially cultivating wine grapes.
Moquegua is characterized by its traditional houses with slanted roofs, its sunny climate the whole year long, and the production of excellent piscos, fruit, and desserts. The Main Square is decorated with a fountain designed by Gustave Eiffel, and in the Cathedral of Santo Domingo, the inhabitants venerate the bodily remains of Santa Fortunata, a martyr from the first centuries of Christianity.
Nazca Lines
Just two hours from Ica, 50 square km of desert floor were covered centuries ago by vast drawings, figures of mammals, insects and deities. The Nazca Lines, discovered in 1927, are the most extraordinary legacy left by a culture that flourished in 300 BC. The lines are a series of complex designs, some up to 300 meters long which can only be seen in their true dimension from the sky, from an altitude of at least 1,500 feet. The Nazca culture is not believed to have been capable of manned flight. But the question remains as to how they crafted the drawings, what technology they used and what purpose the lines served.
Pacaya-Samiria
It is located in northeastern Peru, politically part of the Loreto region covers parts of the provinces of Requena Alto Amazonas and Ucayali. In depression Ucamara precisely at the confluence of great rivers Ucayali and Marañon, where the limit. The southwestern part is delimited by a strip of low hills that form the watershed of the river Huallaga. Pacaya samiria: It was established on February 4, 1982 by Supreme Decree N º 016-82-AG.
Pachacamac
Pachacamac is one of the greatest archaeological sites and important of Peru, and at the time was the Huaca (Oracle) consultation of the Andean world, leaving a deep imprint to this day.
Pachacamac built on the right bank of the valley of Lurin, near the river of the same name, near the sea and facing a set of small islands known as the sanctuary. Pachacamac is a major architectural complex with many buildings that were constructed at different times, from the early years of our era to the sixteenth century.
PARACAS
The desert and the sea come together in spectacular fashion in Paracas, in the department of Ica, just a few hours south from the city of Lima. The cliffs that fringe the beaches are teeming with life: millions of birds that live here year-round, and thousands of others that fly from the Northern Hemisphere and from further south, ranging from guano birds to Humboldt penguins.
Piura
The department of Piura contains many types of terrain. The coast features the largest desert in Peru, Sechura, which also includes the lowest place in Peru, the Bayovar depression at 37 mbsl / 121 fbsl towards the east, in the Andes, the terrain becomes rougher. The Porculla Trail is located there, (2138 masl / 7014 fasl); it is the lowest Andean trail in Peru.
Puno
Puno was the territory of the Tiahuanacos who were the highest cultural expression of the Aymara people that established themselves in Peru and Bolivia. The Incas took over these lands in the fifteenth century, and the Spanish, attracted by the mining industry developed there, left an important Colonial legacy throughout the entire area.
Sacred Valley of the Incas
The Sacred Valley of the Incas or Valle Sagrado de los Incas is located in the Andes Mountains of Southeastern Peru.
Under Sacred Valley, we understand the area that runs partly in the Urubamba Valley along with the Vilcanota River, stretching from Ollantaytambo to Huanca (just a little further than Písac). Of course, there are no well defined limits, frontiers as to what is exactly in and out of it. In the Sacred Valley we found towns and villages like Písac, Ollantaytambo, Moray , Yucay, Calca. In contrary to what laics think, Machu Picchu is not even near the Sacred Valley, it is dozens of kilometers away, northwest. The Sacred Valley's region has fertile lands; therefore the Incas have created agricultural terraces, built into the sides of hills and high mountains. The step-like terraces cover much of the region, offering splendid colorful views for the visitors. It has also served as a buffer zone, protecting the capital of the Inca Empire (Tahuantinsuyo) from incoming threats, such as the Antis, the wild jungle tribes who often raided the region. The enemies could not reach the capital because they were stopped in time far enough.
Tacna
Tacna, possessor of a moderate climate, nice people, and with a strong economic flow, is located around 52 kilometres from the Chilean border. When the Spaniards arrived in the sixteenth century, the wine grape production spread to this area and that is the reason why you can visit the wineries of today’s that produce excellent wines and piscos. Today, along the streets of Tacna there are still some houses that maintain the traditional slanted roofs and in its parks and avenues, monuments, busts, and other reminders of Peruvian heroes who fought in the War for Independence (1821 – 1824) and the War of the Pacific (1879 – 1883) abound.
Trujillo
The department of La Libertad features a varied relief, starting from the coast line, passing though the highlands (Andes) of Otuzco, Julcan, and Santiago de Chuco, and ending in the upper jungle (The Amazon Rain Forest) at the border of the Department of San Martin. The coast enjoys beaches and fertile valleys that are very important to the national agricultural production.
Tumbes
Beautiful beaches, wide open plains, rolling hills, and towering mountains make up the diverse terrain of the department of Tumbes where several eco-systems are located such as estuaries and mangroves, the dry equatorial forest (Cerros de Amotape National Park) and the Pacific tropical forest (Reserved Zone of Tumbes). More than 30% of the territory has been declared natural protected areas.
Ventanas de Otuzco
Cajamarca sums up in its architecture the encounter between two cultures: Inca and Spain. Archaeological remains in the area, however, tell of yet more ancient times, dating back to the Caxamarca culture (up to 1450 AD), with aqueducts and enigmatic cave paintings going back even further.