Peru Travel Information

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   Peru Travel Information

Peru is a popular tourist destination in South America, offering visitors a plethora of adventure and natural beauty. Peru is known for its amazing scenery, colonial cities, stunning mountains, volcanoes, pristine beaches and lush terrain. When visiting Peru, you can spend a few days in a desert oasis resort, experience an adventure in the Andes Mountains, and then head down into the Amazon Rainforest. The most visited place in South America are the Inca ruins at Machu Picchu. The area is the sacred site of the king of Peru.  The ancient capital of the Inca Empire, Cusco, is the base for most trips to Machu Picchu, and the ruins of the Inca fortresses in the towns of Ollantaytambo and Pisac are worth a visit as well.  Surfing in Peru is a favorite past time. If you follow northward from Lima up the Peruvian coast, you will find the best beaches in the country, ideal for sunbathing, swimming and world-class surfing.  People from all over the world come to Peru to mountain climb the El Misti Volcano. Mountain climbing in Peru can be a challenging, but an amazingly rewarding list of things you should do while visiting Peru. Learn about Peruvian cuisine, by taking a Peruvian culinary tour to some of the best restaurants in Lima or Cusco, sampling some of Peru’s freshest seafood, delicious ceviche all while sipping on pisco sours.  Whether you're a history buff, wildlife enthusiasts or into adventure, you will find a wide range of things to do and see in Peru.

   Top Things To Do In Peru

To truly experience the beauty of Peru, you will need to take time to enjoy an expedition into Peru’s Amazon Rainforest.  This is one of Peru’s top tourist attractions.  Trekking, or hiking, the Inca Trail is among the top things to do in Peru.  Peru’s surf culture is thriving. Mancora on the Piura Region is known for its world class surf, gorgeous white sand beaches and crystal-clear warm waters, open air restaurants, and a vibrant nightlife, is considered one of the hottest spots in Peru.  Huanchao, Trujillo renowned for its surfing, is the Waikiki beach of Peru. Whale watching is popular between August to November as well. 

Cusco is the cosmopolitan once-capital of the Incan Empire as well as being one of the most fascinating cities in South America and the closest city to the Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley.  Lima is filled with many pedestrian only colonial era squares such as Malecon de Miraflores where you can find most of the historic sites and cafes to meander through. Spend time in Lima’s historic city center Plaza de Armas, a UNESCO site, dating back to the 1535 visiting the impressive collection of monuments and museums, such as Museo Larco and Museco Nacional de Arqueologia. Don’t leave Lima without a visit to the Ancient Adove Brick Huaca Pucllana, dating back to 300 – 700 AD, located in the Miraflores area of Lima.