Batán
Grande
Comprised of twenty pre-Inca adobe pyramids and
sitting at the heart of an ancient algarrobo
forest, Batán Grande was the source of most of
the fabulous golden grave treasure discovered
during the twentieth century.
Huacachina
The legendary lagoon at Huacachina is a quiet,
secluded spot with salty waters and mud that
have been used for healing over many centuries.
Máncora Beach
Peru's most popular surfing haven, Máncora is a
groovy stopover when travelling on the north
coast - equipment can be hired locally.
Hiking in the Huaraz region
Huaraz is the place to try out andinismo, a
distinctive Andean version of alpinismo based on
the extensive mountaineering and trekking routes
among Peru's highest snow-capped peaks.
Iquitos
Jungle-locked Iquitos offers fascinating
examples of European architecture built during
the rubber boom a hundred years ago. These days
it has a lively nightlife and excellent
rainforest tourism facilities.
Taquile Island
Almost 13,700ft above sea level, Taquile is an
ancient jewel in the waters of Lake Titicaca -
the local Indians speak in whispers and, apart
from a few solar electric panels, there's only
llama power.
Inca Trail
The Inca Trail is just one of innumerable
footpaths that snake across the Peruvian Andes,
but its climactic end point - the spectacular
ruins of Machu Picchu - draws trekkers from
around the world.
Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu may be a symbolic cliché for South
American tourism, but the magic of this Inca
citadel's splendid pre-Colombian architecture
and breathtaking subtropical mountain setting
live up to the hype.
Colca Canyon
The deepest canyon in the world at over 1km from
cliff edge to river bottom, Colca boasts some of
Peru's finest Andean scenery and is the most
reliable place for wild condor spotting.
Nazca
Famous for the ancient geometric and animal
designs etched into the surrounding desert
plateau, Nazca is the gateway to many more
mysterious pre-Inca sites and ceremonial
centres.
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