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Peru is one of the most spectacular countries in
the world and its extremes of geography and
variety and friendliness of its people is quite
astonishing. Scientists have categorized 103
ecological zones on earth, of which Peru has an
incredible 83 of them within its borders.
Magnificent Mountains and Inca Cities...
The ancient Inca capital
of
Cusco
is one of Peru's most deservedly famous tourist
attractions, where original Inca stonework and
Spanish colonial architecture pleasantly mix. It
is only 3 hours by train along the beautiful
Urubamba River valley to the Inca citadel of
Machu Picchu.
Of course, if you're feeling up to it, you
can always trek there for 4 days along the
Inca Trail.
Cloud Forest Lodges
and Rain Forest Trails...
Three-fifths of Peru is
jungle, divided into the hot, steamy lower
Amazon and the so-called high jungle. Peru has
protected much of this jungle by designating
areas as national parks.
The
Manu National Park
and
Tambopata-Candamo Reserve
are examples of
impressive virgin forests, hosting an enormous
variety of fauna and flora.
High Altitude Lakes
and Floating Islands...
Lake Titicaca is the
world's highest navigable lake at 3,856 metres
(12,725 ft) above sea level. A half hour boat
trip from the city of
Puno
will bring you to the Uros Islands, artificial
islands made from totora reeds which actually
float.
Dry Deserts and
Alien Runways...
Near the town of
Nasca on Peru's west
coast, huge geometrical designs have been drawn
in the desert which are only visible from the
air. The shapes include a monkey, a lizard, a
tree and many forms of birds. Explanations for
these lines include ritual walkways, an
astronomical calendar and extraterrestrial
landing sites. Take a flight over the mysterious
Nasca lines and see if you can come up with a
sensible explanation for them!
Snow Capped
Volcanoes and the World's deepest Canyon...
The city of
Arequipa
is nestled beneath 'El Misti' - an active
volcano 5825m above sea level. You can climb to
the top for a better view or take a tour to the
Colca Canyon where you may get a glimpse of
the majestic Andean Condor soaring high above
one of the deepest ravines in the world. The
nearby Cotohuasi Canyon wins the award for being
the deepest.
Trekking, Climbing
and Mountain Biking in the Cordillera Blanca...
If you are an outdoor
enthusiast then a visit to the beautiful region
of the Cordillera Blanca is a must. With 33
peaks over 6000m climbers will be spoiled for
choice. There are also some excellent treks and
mountain bike routes to keep the non-climbers
happy. The city of
Huaraz makes an ideal
base for exploring the surrounding region |
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