Let us together make a fascinating journey, examining the most interesting sights of Peru.
Peru is the third largest country in South America.
A remarkable feature of this country is that on its territory there are three climatic zones which provide a huge variety of landscapes, flora and fauna.
In the West, along the coast of the Pacific ocean, Costa stretches — sandy deserts.
To the East of the Costa, in Central Peru, is the Sierra — the Andes mountain range with deep canyons, snow-capped peaks and Alpine plateaus (highest peak 6788 m).
Behind the Sierra is the Selva — a tropical rainforest (Amazonia), which occupies a large part of the territory of Peru.
It is very difficult to say which of the natural areas of most interest.
The secrets of ancient civilizations, monuments of the Incas, high valleys and distinctive towns… How about a virtual journey to a mysterious and distant country of Latin America?
Machu Picchu
Yes, of course, Machu Picchu is a tourist stamp. But cliches arise for a reason! Indeed, when thinking about Peru, the first thing come to mind unique types of Machu Picchu, once a thriving Inca fortress, abandoned in the 16th century and for many years existed in only one tradition. No matter will you get to the lost city by train from Cusco or conquer a Hiking trail, a four-day “Inca Trail” is a journey you will remember forever.
The ruins of Machu Picchu — “lost city of the Incas” — hidden in the thickets of the jungle, high in the Peruvian Andes and is surrounded by rough mountain river Urubamba. The city is built as a sanctuary in 1438, the ninth ruler of the Inca Empire — Pachacutec Yupanqui.
Cusco
Although the city of Cusco, many perceive it only as a starting point on the way to Machu Picchu, you can find many reasons to linger here for longer. Cuzco lies at an even higher altitude than the Lost city of the Incas, so you can quickly acclimate to the thin Alpine air. The cobbled streets of the city are fraught with a rich history. Here you can feel the fuss of unusual markets, stroll through the beautiful Plaza de Armas square (“Plaza de Armas”) and ride the bus to the statue of the White Christ, offering stunning views of the city. And from Cuzco you can explore the other ruins left by the Incas: Sacsayhuaman, Choquequirao and Piseco.
Lake Titicaca
The largest lake of the South American continent, concealing in its waters a lot of legends and mysteries. It is said that at the bottom of the lake hiding untold treasures of ancient civilizations. On the water bobbing floating island with Indian villages, untouched by time. The shores of the lake is framed by picturesque mountain peaks. Well 10тичасовая the train ride from Cuzco to the shores of lake Titicaca through the rural Peruvian province is one of the world’s most beautiful train routes!
The Province Of Chachapoyas
The high-altitude terrain, where the rocky hillsides are unusually combined with thick lush jungle. This secluded area rarely visited by tourists – in the first place, because the road to here from the major cities takes about two days. But those who pass this way have the opportunity to see such interesting sights as the towering on the mountain-top fortress Kuelap left by the ancient civilization, chachapoya, or a giant gocta waterfall, falling from a height of almost 700 meters.
Arequipa
The second largest city of Peru for its unique architecture earned the nickname “the White city”. The city is famous for its mild climate; due to its “eternal spring” to visit him comfortable at any time of the year. Along the lines of the city skyline, the impressive towering volcanoes. The historic centre of Acipa, a historic building which is built mainly of volcanic rocks, has for many years included in the world heritage List.
Colca Canyon
The main purpose for which most of the travelers arrive in Arequipa, and one of the most recognizable landmarks of Peru. This gorge, bisecting one of the highest sections of the Andes, to depths of up to 4,160 metres, making it much deeper than the famous Grand Canyon in Colorado. One of the best viewpoints of the canyon — Cruz Affairs of the Kodori gorge – stunning views of the stone canyon walls, the space which it cut through the mighty Andean Condor. Impressive!
Amazon
The Amazon river in South America, according to Brazilian researchers, the longest river in the world and the largest in the world in the size of the pool, the affluent and the length of the river system. The Amazon is surprisingly rich fauna and flora. In the vast area inhabited by more than a million different species of plants and animals, and this area is no exaggeration to call the world’s genetic stock.
Hike in virgin Amazon jungle is intense days that would be to break through the dense vegetation, to communicate with Indian tribes and photograph the monkeys, jumping from branch to branch. It is a peaceful evening with the stars of the heavens and the singing forest frogs. Adventure. The best starting points for Hiking in the jungle in Peru are Iquitos and Puerto Maldonado.
Huacachina
Have you ever had the chance to snowboard on sand? If not, then Peru is the best place to start. Huacachina is a bright green oasis surrounded by huge sand dunes. Here love to relax themselves Peruvians who come here to lie under the palm trees at the picturesque lake and take a ride on the sand on off-road vehicles and boards. To get to the oasis is easy enough: it is only three kilometers from the city of ICA, which, in turn, can be quickly reached from the capital Lima.
The Nazca Lines
The Nazca lines — the most famous in the world, a group of giant geometric geoglyphs in southern Peru. Since their discovery in 1939, the Nazca lines are still a mystery. Despite the fact that was put forward numerous theories, no one knows why they were created, nor how I did it.
One of the most mysterious places on the planet! Many believe these lines and patterns, stretching for miles through arid desert of Nazca, one of the proofs of the existence of extraterrestrial civilizations. Historians on this score, however, is more sceptical: in their view, the patterns were created by the ancient Nazca civilization in order in the period between 350 BC and 600 ad, to See them from the window special tourist helicopter; the cost of such trips is usually about $ 250.
You should definitely visit Peru, if you:
– interested in history of ancient civilizations (the first inhabitants came to Peru in the X century BC);
– love nature (Peru has everything: the ocean, rivers, lakes, mountains, desert, jungle);
– enjoy outdoor activities (Hiking in the mountains and jungles, rafting, surfing, sandboarding, ski, Moto, bike and horseback riding, Quad rides in the mountains);
– interested in kitchen (cuisine of Peru recognized as world’s).
