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Adventure Destinations and Outdoor Sports in Peru

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Peru offers multiple outdoor scenarios Mountaineering, mountaineering, trekking, boating, mountain biking, surfing, snow sports, rock climbing, paragliding and hang gliding, windsurfing, katesurfing, or deep-sea fishing, sport fishing in rivers or lakes. These are just some of the options for adventure and outdoor sports that can be practiced in one of the most beautiful natural settings on the planet.

The best beaches in Peru PART 1

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When you go to the north of the country, the waters are warm throughout the year, bordered by coconut trees, in the center and the south, you will be dazzled by an incredible still wild nature, the best beaches in Peru offer you beautiful and varied landscapes, which They invite you to relax, but also to meet with Peruvian culture.

New technological applications to visit museums

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Culture and technology come together through the new web portal “Museums Online”, where all users can find: a georeferenced museum search engine, make virtual tours, enter the online catalog of cultural assets and access a new mobile app "QR tour of museums" to improve the experience of visits.

The moche route in chiclayo: the lord of sipan

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After our visit to Chachapoyas knowing its ancient culture, our trip through Peru continued with pre-Inca archeology and civilizations. As we wanted, in this second visit to the country, we continued traveling in time, but much further back. We introduce you to the Moches or Mochicas, one of the most important civilizations in northern Peru for their art –impressive ceramics–, longevity and extension.

With so much to see and do, a trip to Peru could last a lifetime, but we select the best to make it round.

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Machu Picchu is one of the 7 Wonders of the World and any trip to Peru must include your visit. This citadel impresses anyone, not only for its buildings, which can still be perceived, but for its incredible location. Machu Picchu is between mountains, almost 2500 meters above sea level, and one is not able to imagine how such a huge construction could be completed in such an inhospitable place. In addition, Machu Picchu emanates a special energy and we recommend you visit it first thing in the morning, especially at dawn, when you will have it practically for yourself. The sunrise in Machu Picchu can become the star of your trip to Peru and you should not miss it.

The second city of barro del mundo, chan chan and los chimú

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Chachapoyas, mochicas, lambayeque-sicán ... and we still had one more culture to discover in the #LatTrip before arriving in Lima: the Chimú or Chimor Culture. In Trujillo we visited what was its capital: Chan Chan, the largest mud city in the world at the time - and now occupies the second place behind Bam, in Iran. At its peak it occupied an area of 22 km2 and had a population of between 60,000 and 300,000 inhabitants - archaeologists disagree on this point. Again, even more in this case, we decided that going through adobe avenues without an explanation would not be the best way to get to know this great culture and we opted for a guided tour.

How to buy tickets to machu picchu when they are sold out

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If you are looking for how to buy tickets to Machu Picchu online and in person, in this article I will help you get them on the official website. Also options when tickets to Machu Picchu are sold out.

PROMPERÚ invites you to discover new destinations through the #CuscoLovers campaign

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The campaign, promoted through the travel program “And you what plans” of PROMPERÚ, is aimed at the national tourist and considers the promotion and dissemination of the tourist routes of Tres Cañones de Suykutambo, Palccoyo (Rainbow Mountain), Mirador de Cóndores de Chonta and the Q'eswachaka Inca Bridge.

The Peruvian Amazon Rainforest

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The world's largest and most diversified rainforest is a paradise for nature lovers. Here it seems another world, impressive and fascinating where everything is gigantic, an explosion of colors, smells, and unknown sounds, in short, we are in another planet.

How to get to kuélap: la fortaleza in chachapoyas

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Therefore, in this guide I want to let you know the various recommendations and alternatives to reach Kuélap and thus know or live in first person the living legacy of the Chachapoyas.

Machu Picchu and “Mountain of the Seven Colors” in the top 30 of the most beautiful landscapes in America

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According to the Japanese article, Machu Picchu stands out as an attraction that cannot be missing among the priorities of Japanese travelers when visiting South America; while Vinicunca is an ideal destination for nature and trekking lovers.

International Mountain Day: get to know the 7 highest mountains in Peru

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Peru is no stranger to this important date. Our country has spectacular mountains located along the Cordillera de los Andes, which runs through much of the Americas. And in this article we will mention the seven highest mountains in the country, which are located in Ancash, Arequipa and Cusco.

Places to discover in Lima

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To begin, they say that the best way to know a place is from the eyes of a local; and the district of Lima is no exception. Explore the capital with this historic Free Walking Tour Lima, where you can live the best of its culture and know all the history that has taken them to this day. Tours depart at 9:30 am every day (except Sundays) from the Tourist Information Center in Miraflores; in the guided tour they will be explained more about their stops and their stories; such as the historic center, the government palace (plaza de armas), San Martin square, the cathedral of Lima, the Rimac river; where you can see the hill San Cristóbal, and others the most important points of the capital city. Alternatively, you can take a tour of Miraflores, which leaves at 3pm (except Sundays) the same, from the Tourist Information Center.

Cusco is the preferred city in Latin America according to Travel and Leisure magazine

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According to voter comments, Cusco dazzles with its invaluable history, its proximity to the Andes, its architecture and the variety of experiences inside and outside the city. In addition, the excellence of our cuisine is also highlighted, cataloging it as one of the best in the world.

How to get to machu picchu for your account from cusco

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I think that three times they are insufficient when traveling to Machu Picchu, because as of this publication, I still have questions in my head, about the magnitude and grandeur of one of the 7 new World Wonders, a traveling dream that I wanted to fulfill since History classes at school. To make your trip as easy as possible, I have prepared this information to get from Cuzco to Machu Picchu and enjoy this enigmatic World Heritage Site.

Machu Picchu and the Amazon in the list of unmissable destinations

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Machu Picchu and the entire Amazon have been chosen by Flight Network in their list of the best attractions, destinations and experiences around the world “World’s Ultimate Bucket List for 2018”. The ancient Inca citadel of Machu Picchu was ranked number 4 on the list, and the Amazon at number 31. The Peruvian attractions are next to African safaris, the Great Barrier Reef, the Taj Mahal, the Pyramids of Giza , and New York City as the must-have travel experiences for any serious tourist.

Lambayeque culture, sicán national museum

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Do you know the Lambayeque or Sicán culture? It doesn't sound to you, right? We had never heard of her until she reached Chiclayo. It was one of the great civilizations that developed on the current north coast of Peru and that have amazed and continue to amaze archaeologists and those who, like us, discover them as they pass through the country. Vicús, Moche, Lambayeque and Chimú were some of these advanced cultures that inhabited this area for about 3000 years but which most of the common people know little about. Why? Because later came the Incas, the famous Incas. A civilization that developed over a hundred years and whose fame hides / hides millennia of development from other great peoples.

Cusco Peru

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Cusco is the archeological capital of South America, located in Peru, today it has around 300,000 inhabitants and is 3,326 meters above sea level. It has an excellent infrastructure dedicated to tourism (possibly the best in Peru), with hotels, restaurants and services that adapt to the thousands of tourists that come from all over the planet. You can buy clothes, crafts, etc.

The best hiking trails in Peru

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The trip to Peru offers many wonderful hiking trails, we recommend some in the wonderful "capital" Cuzco and the unforgettable Machu Picchu.

Cusco: Inca Trail routes and what you should know about Machu Picchu and surroundings

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In its moment of maximum splendor, the Inca Empire extended its power over several countries in the region and therefore established a gigantic network of roads known as Qhapac Ñan (royal or Inca road, in Quechua), which came to unite Quito (Ecuador ) with Tucumán (Argentina) through the Andes Mountains. Our Inca Trail is just a small part of this wide circuit, which stands out for its incredible landscapes, important archaeological complexes, as well as for its great diversity of flora and fauna.

The best beaches in Peru PART 2

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In the city of Casma, Playa Tortugas is bathed by transparent and calm waters that allow you to participate in various nautical activities such as swimming, fishing or diving, providing the opportunity to observe the particular sea turtles, which are often present in the warm and pleasant waters of the Tortugas beach, hence its name.

Marcahuasi: everything you need to know to visit this enigmatic plateau

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Have you set your destination yet? Marcahuasi is your choice. In this note, we tell you what you should know before deciding to visit this enigmatic plateau. Described as a magical place, year after year it is marked as a favorite tourist destination.

Cusco on a day of excursion: travel the incas ruins

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If you decide to stay in the capital of Cusco, the document I recommend is the Partial Tourist Ticket, enough to go to four (4) of the best archaeological complexes that are very close to the city.

The questions and answers of the nazca lines

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There are mysteries in this world that have been igniting the imagination of human beings for centuries: from the construction techniques of the pyramids of Egypt or Stonehenge to what happened with cultures that disappeared completely without leaving any more trace than their sculptures - like that of St. Augustine in Colombia or that of the megalithic temples of Malta. We like the questions we cannot answer - some for now and others never - so, being in Peru, we could not stop flying over one of those classic mysteries: the Nazca lines. It is clear that we do not have all the answers, but we do know what the questions are: what, when, where, who and how.

Tourist destinations within Peru

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Peru is one of the great centers of ancient pre-Hispanic civilization. The civilization of this area flourished along the Pacific coast 3000 BC.

A trip to the wig - do it yourself! 7 ideas for an unforgettable holiday

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Peru is a fascinating and great country. A trip to Peru can be expensive, however, and in such a big country it's easy to get lost and miss or miss something really special. So before you leave, you should spend time on learning about the country, putting your fate in the hands of a good travel agency or... take advantage of our advice! Below you will find a list of places and attractions for more or less active spending of time.

Nazca Lines

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It is often believed that these lines can only be seen from the sky. That is why they have generated all kinds of questions and lucubrations. Were the Nazca lines dedicated to the gods? Was there at that time possible technology for the magnitude of this work? Were they landing strips for aviation prototypes of the Nazca culture or, beyond, for extraterrestrial beings? Were they made by human hands? What is certain is that the beauty of the Nazca lines can be seen from the top of the surrounding hills, which radically changes the way of understanding them. In fact, the Peruvian archaeologist Toribio Mejia Xesspe discovered them in the 20th century, specifically in 1927.

Inca Trail, 2020 - Machu Picchu - permits and alternative Inca Trail

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Do you want to do the Inca Trail in 2020? The permits for the Camino run out like hot bread and, if you want to get to Machu Picchu in 2020, it is better that you start planning your trip to Peru. Continue reading and discover how you can make your dreams come true. Come on! Arrive to Machu Picchu by the Inca Trail

Peru: Ideal destination for adventure sports

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Peru has an ideal territory for the practice of various sports, its destinations stand out worldwide, being considered by locals and foreigners as one of the best countries for the practice of adventure sports. This is due to the geographical characteristics of its three regions, a desert coast, a high relief mountain range and a lush jungle, ideal for living experiences full of adrenaline.

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Adventure Destinations and Outdoor Sports in Peru

The best beaches in Peru PART 1

New technological applications to visit museums

The moche route in chiclayo: the lord of sipan

With so much to see and do, a trip to Peru could last a lifetime, but we select the best to make it round.

The second city of barro del mundo, chan chan and los chimú

How to buy tickets to machu picchu when they are sold out

PROMPERÚ invites you to discover new destinations through the #CuscoLovers campaign

The Peruvian Amazon Rainforest

How to get to kuélap: la fortaleza in chachapoyas

Machu Picchu and “Mountain of the Seven Colors” in the top 30 of the most beautiful landscapes in America

International Mountain Day: get to know the 7 highest mountains in Peru

Places to discover in Lima

Cusco is the preferred city in Latin America according to Travel and Leisure magazine

How to get to machu picchu for your account from cusco

Machu Picchu and the Amazon in the list of unmissable destinations

Lambayeque culture, sicán national museum

Cusco Peru

The best hiking trails in Peru

Cusco: Inca Trail routes and what you should know about Machu Picchu and surroundings

The best beaches in Peru PART 2

Marcahuasi: everything you need to know to visit this enigmatic plateau

Cusco on a day of excursion: travel the incas ruins

The questions and answers of the nazca lines

Tourist destinations within Peru

A trip to the wig - do it yourself! 7 ideas for an unforgettable holiday

Nazca Lines

Inca Trail, 2020 - Machu Picchu - permits and alternative Inca Trail

Peru: Ideal destination for adventure sports

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