Peru is such a diverse country that offers what you expect and much more. With its coast, highlands and jungle, Peru offers it all
Wonders of Peru
Peru is such a diverse country that offers what you expect and much more. With its coast, highlands and jungle, Peru offers it all and in fact they are all wonders
As the Alumni Association of the Indiana University portal mentions: From the Amazon’s unspoiled beauty to sophisticated Lima and magnificent Machu Picchu, unforgettable adventures await you on this exciting journey to Peru! Take in the splendid, colonial-era architecture of Lima, tour the temples, palaces and plazas of lofty Machu Picchu, and wander among other impressive Inca ruins in the Sacred Valley and Cusco. During your luxury cruise in the Amazon Basin, skim along on skiff boats for incredible, up-close views of the astonishing biodiversity within Peru’s largest wildlife reserve, including macaws, toucans, monkeys, capybaras, pink dolphins and much more!
Natural Wonders in Peru
As Forbes.com mentions: Equipped with vast swathes of tropical rainforest, massive snow-capped mountain ranges, and sprawling expanses of arid grassland, Peru is a veritable paradise for those wishing to explore the abundant natural beauty of South America. In addition to massive amounts of indigenous plant and animal life, this sprawling nation is also equipped with some truly impressive natural features ranging from towering volcanoes to vibrant striped mountains.
Peru natural beauty
From the towering peaks of the Andes Mountains to the vast expanses of the Amazon rainforest and the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu, Peru boasts an extraordinary ecological diversity that draws travelers from around the globe.
The Andes Mountains, running like a spine down the center of the country, offer breathtaking vistas, rugged terrain, and vibrant indigenous cultures. Here, travelers can embark on unforgettable treks along ancient Inca trails, marvel at snow-capped peaks, and encounter traditional Quechua communities that have thrived for centuries amidst the harsh mountain environment.
In the east, the Amazon rainforest blankets a significant portion of Peru’s territory, teeming with an astonishing array of plant and animal species. This biodiverse region is home to jaguars, macaws, and countless other creatures, making it a hotspot for ecotourism and wildlife enthusiasts.
Tourist attractions in Peru
One of the Natural features of South America is the genuine and there are so many tourist attractions in this country that let’s go a few at a time:
Lima, the capital of the country and gastronomic capital of Latin America. With its old mansions, churches, museums, modern and bohemian areas. Excursions of all kinds, traditional and adventure and how not to mention, one of the best foods in the world.
Cusco, the navel of the world. In the Andean Andes, beautiful and full of things to see and do. From its capital, the South Valley with Piquilllacta and Andahuaylillas with its Sistine Chapel of America. Its beautiful Sacred Valley of the Incas full of charm and places to see and with the Seventh Wonder of the Modern World, Machu Picchu and much more
Puno, with its Sacred Lake of the Incas, Titicaca
Arequipa, the white and second most important city in the country with the Colca, the deepest canyon in the world
Paracas & Nazca, Paracas full of wild fauna and flora, a natural paradise on the coast, preserved in the Paracas National Reserve, making the area the only protected area in the country
Nazca, offers the mysterious glyphs that were imprinted in the Peruvian desert 1,700 years ago. Traced on one of the driest deserts in Latin America, the Nazca Lines have human forms. Mystical birds
Peruvian Jungle, The Peruvian Amazon is the second-largest expanse of the Amazon, after the Brazilian. It covers nearly 60% of Peru’s landscape and is the life force for everything around it, including 12,810 species. These forests are home to hundreds of Indigenous communities, who rely solely on this land to survive. Perfect area to take a cruise, stay in a lodge and have a complete program of visits and experiences
Wonders of the world in Peru
To start, Machu Picchu, is one of the 7 wonders of the modern world
Machu Picchu was built in the classical Inca style, with polished dry-stone walls. Its three primary structures are the Inti Watana, the Temple of the Sun, and the Room of the Three Windows. Most of the outlying buildings have been reconstructed in order to give tourists a better idea of how they originally appeared
But Peru has more wonders, just to mention:
Chan Chan. Chan Chan is an archaeological site located just outside of Trujillo. Colca Canyon. Titicaca lake. Amazon jungle, and so on
What to see in Peru
Peru is a jewel that has lots of places to see and enjoy. According to Wanderlust Magazine, the places are:
Exploring the Real Amazon – Peru is where the Amazon gets its start in life, in Carhuasanta, before winding its way down the Andes and into the Amazon basin on the other side. So, Peru is the only South American country where you can experience each of its different forms. The Peruvian part of the Amazon jungle is possibly the most diverse and prolific section of all. And Manu National Park is one of the most bio-diverse areas in the whole world, boasting at least 1,000 birds and over 200 mammal species
Machu Picchu – You don’t need convincing to drop by the Inca ruins of Machu Picchu. A trek along an ancient path between soaring mountains to get to a secret city – the Inca Trail is the stuff of travel legends
Lima, the capital of the country and world gastronomy place
Colca Canyon – The far south of Peru is a land of ice mummies, misty volcanoes and the Amazon’s source. You’ll also find one of the world’s deepest canyons, Colca, where mighty condors rule the roost
Discover another side of Cusco – A Boleto Turistico del Cusco pass gives access to 15 key historic sites. Then head out to Sacsayhuamán, overlooking the city, and walk back down to Cusco through the San Blas neighbourhood, the artisan quarter, with its galleries and boutiques. Next head out to the Sacred Valley, the valley of the Urubamba River, where you can visit the historic Inca sites at Pisac, Ollantaytambo and Chinchero. If it’s a Tuesday, Thursday or Sunday, visit Chinchero market (which isn’t as touristy as the more famous Pisac market), and the adjacent textile cooperative for a spot of shopping. The pre-Incan salt pans – or salineras – at Maras are worth a visit too
Read between the (Nazca) lines – The Nazca Lines are huge, intricate drawings etched on to the barren landscape of Peru’s coastal desert around 400km south of Lima. Enigmatic and mysterious, the figures of people and animals etched into the desert dust have long mystified experts