Best Things To Do in Peru

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In Peru, you will live unforgettable emotions. On the coast, you can master waves on totora horses, surfboards and enjoy the sunset in an oasis with protective dunes. In the mountains, with the sound of quenas in the wind, you will breathe the pure air of the Andes and contemplate the harmony of man with nature in Machu Picchu. In the jungle, the imposing Amazon River will welcome you with pink dolphins and leafy trees that hide the sky.

From beaches of diverse waves to capricious mountain ranges. Diverse geography is full of excitement and adrenaline.

Ecosystems that host countless species of flora and fauna in dazzling parks and nature reserves, unique coastal, desert, Andes, and Amazon environments.

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Blue Lagoon

Blue Lagoon

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A large mirror of water surrounded by grassland, farm lands and tourism lodges, the Laguna Azul owes its name to the blue color taken by its waters, particularly between September and March. The lagoon is also known as Mamacocha, the largest pond in the area, measuring 5 kilometers (3 miles) in length and almost 2 (1.2 miles) in width.

Huanchaco Beach

Huanchaco Beach

Known as the birthplace of the fresh seafood dish ‘ceviche,’ Huanchaco is a beloved beach in the city of Trujillo.

Ayacucho

Ayacucho

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Expert craftsmen who carry on the tradition of ancient Wari pottery with coveted altarpieces and a string of colonial-style churches and mansions containing priceless paintings and altars mark out the contours of this land of historic times and places, such as the Pampa de Ayacucho, where continental independence was sealed.

Iquitos

Iquitos

In the Amazonian jungle, the rivers and lakes are true underwater worlds hosting animal species whose characteristics challenge the imagination, such as the pink dolphin (Inia geoffrensis), loved and feared by the natives due to its supposed magical powers.

Ica

Ica

The Paracas Peninsula, located in Pisco province, Ica department, was made a National Reserve thanks to the rich fauna that inhabits this territory. It includes very large colonies of sea lions, such as the Punta Arquillo and Morro Quemado, an attribute that led to the creation of the Paracas National Reserve (RNP)

Huayllay National Sanctuary

Huayllay National Sanctuary

The Huayllay National Sanctuary is located in Peru's central Andes (Pasco region) between 4,100 - 4,546 meters (13,450 - 14,915 feet) above sea level. The Sanctuary is a forest of stones, with impressive cliffs and bizarre figures formed by erosion caused by wind, water and glaciers.

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Lima

Lima

Lima is the capital city of the Republic of Peru. It is located on the central coast of the country, on the shores of the Pacific Ocean, forming an extensive and populous urban area known as Metropolitan Lima, flanked by the coastal desert and spread over the valleys of the Chillón, Rímac and Lurín rivers.

Kayak

Kayak

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In the many less difficult rivers, where canoeing and rafting can also be enjoyed, tourists can travel by kayak. This is especially true for the peaceful lagoons located in various regions around the country, where there are plenty of boat hire services.

Barranco

Barranco

Barranco is one of the smallest districts, however, it is also the bohemian area of Lima for being the place of residence of many local artists. Formerly it was a fishing village, who through the "descent of the baths" accessed the sea to undertake their daily activities.

Birdwatching in Peru

Birdwatching in Peru

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Peru is geographically very diverse. As any Peruvian will proudly tell you, the country has three rough geographic regions: costa (the Pacific coast), sierra (the Andes mountains), and selva (the Amazon rainforest).

Huascaran National Park

Huascaran National Park

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A high Andean zone formed by the White Mountain Range, the highest tropical mountain range in the world, with 27 peaks measuring over 6,000 meters (19,685 feet) above sea level. The National Park was declared a Natural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 1985 due to the great variety of its flora and fauna.

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