Fascination of a South America Tour.
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Peru, yesterday and today so culturally intertwined. Where centuries past and present day are softly blurred. Where seasons, not seconds mark the passage of time. Peru, an enriched historic culture of proud peoples and traditions. Spectacular varied scenery, preserved beauty and mysterious places. The Andes of Peru, amazingly stunning with refreshing simplicity. Still home to millions of highland Indians who still speak the native tongue of Quechua and practice the times of 10,000 years past. The colonial preservation of Conquistador legacy that truly never conquered but melded and blended a greater beauty, now known as Peru…the ultimate fascination of South America travel tours.
Within the next few decades Peru’s jungle tribes may cease to exist as independent cultural and racial entities in the face of persistent and increasing pressure from external colonization. The
In less than a century, the Incas developed and knitted together a vast empire peopled by something like twenty million Indians. They established an imperial religion in some harmony with
ADDRESSES These are frequently written with just the street name and number: for example, Pizarro 135. Officially, though, they’re usually prefixed by Calle, Jirón (street) or Avenida. The first digit
Peru is one of the larger South American countries – some ten times the size of England – covering an area of 1,285,000 square kilometres and with a population of
No inoculations are currently required for Peru, but it’s a good idea to check with the embassy or a reliable travel agent before you go. Your doctor will probably advise
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
So many limitations are imposed on women’s freedom to travel together or alone that any advice or warning seems merely to reinforce the situation. However, machismo is well ingrained in
South Americans hold the family unit in high regard and children are central to this, but outlined below are some pointers to help prepare for a family visit to Peru.
The biggest problem for travellers in Peru is, without a doubt, thieves, for which the country has one of the worst reputations in South America – on one particular train
The Peruvian postal service is reasonably efficient, if slightly irregular. Letters from Europe and the US generally take around one or two weeks – occasionally less – while outbound letters
As with almost every activity, the style and pattern of eating and drinking varies considerably between the three main regions of Peru. Depending on the very different ingredients available locally,
Most Peruvians get around the country by bus, as these go just about everywhere and are extremely good value. However, wherever possible, visitors tend to use one of the country’s
During the late 1980s Peru’s rate of inflation was running at thousands of percent, but President Fujimori’s economic shock tactics of the early 1990s brought it fairly tightly under control,
During the late 1980s Peru’s rate of inflation was running at thousands of percent, but President Fujimori’s economic shock tactics of the early 1990s brought it fairly tightly under control,
To begin, select a topic in the navigation bar to the left Getting there from North America Most flights from North America to Lima go via Miami. Although prices vary
Picking the best time to visit Peru’s various regions is complicated by the country’s physical characteristics. Summer along the desert coast more or less fits the expected image of the
With each region offering so many different attractions, it’s hard to generalize about the places you should visit first. Apart from the ostensibly unattractive capital, Lima , where you may
The land of gold and of the sun-worshipping Incas, Peru was sixteenth-century Europe’s major source of treasure, and once the home of the largest empire in the world. Since then
Listen, Peru is way more than just that famous spot. Lucky for us, more and more travelers are wising up. They’re ditching the usual tourist traps and digging into the
So, some people figure out how to visit Colca Valley on their own. It’s a bit more of a hassle, but totally doable. Thing is, there aren’t a ton of
At Peru Expediciones, we are passionate about showcasing Arequipa’s natural beauty through responsible tourism. We offer personalized tours—from scenic hikes to classic adventures—designed to match your unique preferences.