Peru has become in recent years the most fashionable destination in South America. There is no shortage of reasons: a variety of impressive ecosystems, breathtaking landscapes, beautiful cities full of history, culture, traditions, beaches, fauna, flora... and, of course, its delicious and famous gastronomy.
From the Amazon to the desert, from the high peaks of the Andes to the Pacific, passing through the valleys and high plateaus, the country enchants with its incredible contrasts. Although the reasons to visit the country are really endless, we want to show you some compelling arguments for you to embark on the exciting adventure of discovering it.
Peru concentrates in its territory a great diversity of species, natural resources and ecosystems. So much so that 10% of the world's flora grows on Peruvian soil and 30% of its species are endemic! In addition, most Peruvian plants have important curative properties. As for the fauna, Peru is the country in the world with the greatest variety of fish, the second with the most birds and the third in amphibians!
If you don't believe us, you can see all this for yourself by visiting the Ballestas Islands in Ica, one of Peru's largest and most impressive nature reserves - or the Manu National Park, a beautiful combination of Andean mountains, cloud forest and lowland jungle.
Most inveterate travelers have an added detail and that detail is that they love to eat! Are you one of them?
Who hasn't experienced a trip as a unique opportunity to get to know a new culture through the palate? Believe it or not, gastronomy says a lot about the people it belongs to. And if not, just tell it to the fruity notes of ceviche, to the pachamanca -meat cooked in a hole in the ground, a legacy of the Inca culture- to the tasty hucaína potato or the spicy stuffed rocoto. You know what they say, don't you, if it's not spicy it's not Peruvian! A gastronomic trip to Peru is to transfer all the exoticism of Latin America to the taste buds, through aromas, colors and flavors that are impossible to decipher!
Peru's cultural richness knows no bounds! Thanks to it, it has been recognized by UNESCO on numerous occasions. Within this recognition are: Cuzco, the ancient capital of the Inca Empire, a versatile city that fuses the essence of the past with the modernity of the present; Machu Picchu, the most famous Inca ruins in the world, and the historic center of Lima or, what is the same, the city of kings.
If nature is your thing, get ready to read the following: Manu National Park not only has more than 20,000 varieties of plants, 1200 species of birds and more than 200 species of mammals, but it is also inhabited by tribes that have never had contact with civilization! Have you been left wanting to know the rest of the points of interest? Take the next flight to Peru and you will enjoy its wonders first hand!
Legend has it that from this famous lake Maco Capac and Mama Ocllo, founders of the advanced Inca Empire, were born! This lake shared by the Bolivian neighbors is not only the highest navigable lake in the world, but also preserves in perfect condition, thanks to its cold blue waters, all the biodiversity and tradition of the city of Punto: the city of the sun! This little corner of the Andes will take your breath away, and not only for its beauty! Here, taking a step costs twice as much. Are you ready to get in shape?
Iquitos is the gateway to the Peruvian Amazon. This city, which is only accessible by air, is undoubtedly one of the most valuable jewels of a trip to the country of the Incas. If you have been to Peru before, you will know that it is characterized by its calm, by its vast cultural legacy and by a pace of life that is considerably different from that to which we are accustomed in the big cities. However, Iquitos has no place in the traveler's imagination of Peru; it is the exception that proves the rule: a chaos full of life that breaks the Peruvian peace at times.
Although most people travel to Iquitos with the idea of getting to know the Amazon, visiting the historic center of the city is also an indirect way of doing so. Walk among its European-style mansions and its luxurious Italian-designed palaces and discover the reasons that led the French engineer Eiffel to leave a sample of his civil architecture in this part of the world.
Although it hides shyly behind the feet of Machu Picchu, Cuzco does not go unnoticed! The fact is that the capital of the Inca Empire is one of the most beautiful cities in all of Peru: something you can appreciate as soon as you walk through the Plaza de las Armas, among bars, stores and restaurants; when you discover the fortress of Sacsayhuaman or after visiting the famous ruins of Pisac, located in the center of a sacred valley. You thought that all roads lead to Rome? You're wrong, all roads lead to Cuzco!
Just to be able to say that you have been in front of the most impressive river in the world is worth it! Its waters fill with life and nourish the Amazon - the largest tropical rainforest on the planet - making it one of the main lungs of the Earth! It is also home to more than two thousand species of fish and serves as a means of communication for the various villages that surround it.
Also known as the Cordillera Blanca and with an extension of 180 kilometers, Huascaran has more than 60 peaks that exceed 5000 meters high! If it is already impressive to see Machu Picchu up close, imagine seeing it from the great viewpoint of the Peruvian Andes!
Did you know that Peru is home to more than 20% of the world's butterflies? Such is the passion for this small colorful being that, in their struggle to preserve them, Peruvians created 20 years ago "the house of butterflies", a small space in the Amazon, near Iquitos, dedicated entirely to the breeding and study of these exciting animals by real experts in biology! Are you coming to know a little better the planet where you live?
It is undeniable that visiting Machu Picchu is the main goal of every traveler who wants to visit Peru. Who has never dreamed of taking a train from Cuzco to Aguas Calientes and walking among the ruins of the ancient Inca city surrounded by slender mountains full of history and vegetation typical of the set of an action movie? Unearthing half of the city has been enough to include it in the list of the seven wonders of the world!
¿WHY TRAVEL WITH ANDINO PERU TOURS?
We are a Peruvian Agency with Cusco roots, committed to providing you with unique tourism experiences. With our own transportation and a team of dedicated professionals, we aim to show you the best of Peru.
Striving to provide freedom in your travels, through specialized and quality service that ensures a worry-free experience. We take care of every aspect of your journey organization so you can fully enjoy.
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