PLACES OF INTEREST - Peru



Peru has a variety of attractions on all levels, in all areas. Here below you see a list of cities, sites, nature parks, etc. of the sights I visited while travelling in the country. These are divided into an introduction, highlights, history and other (general) information such as transportation, accommodation options and sometimes information about tours you can take.


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Arequipa and Colca Canyon

Arequipa, the second city of Peru after Lima is also called The White City, because many buildings have been raised from the silvery white stones. No other city in Peru has the best of indoor and outdoor living with the beautiful Colca Valley at a short distance with its unique Andes-Condors and beautiful views. Read more >>>

 

 

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Colca Canyon

A 2-day jeep tour including guide through the beautiful Colca Canyon sleeping at the house from local people; visit where the great condor lives and comes up, beautiful landscapes, ancient colonial villages and of course spotting the domesticated llamas and vicunas. Read more >>>

 

 

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Cuzco-Peru-Waterfall

Cuzco

The sacred valley, including the imperial city of Cuzco, is the magic and still beating heart of the mighty Incas. The region breathe an atmosphere of authentic Indian remains and Spanish colonial pride. Read more >>>

 

 

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Lima

Lima is both the capital and by far the largest city of Peru. There are beautiful colonial buildings, pre-Columbian archaeological treasures as well as modern shopping centers and a wide variety of entertainment venues. Read more >>>

 

 

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Inca-trail (Machu Picchu)

Walking the Inca Trail is a four-day tracking from the Sacred Valley over high peaks and deep valleys across trails and roads laid by the ancient Incas eventually leading to the mighty Machu Picchu. Read more >>>

 

 

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Titicaca Lake (and Puno)

Puno is located on the banks of the Titicaca River, among which the famous Umbros Indians live well-known from their reed floodplains. You can also use Puno to visit Sillustani's Graf tombs. Read more >>>

 

 

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