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Arequipa |
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 Known as the "Ciudad Blanca" by its architecture ashlar, beautiful white colonial buildings, such as churches, temples, monasteries. Its historic center has been recognized as a World Heritage Site. It is surrounded by beautiful countryside. From here you can visit the Valley of the Volcanoes, the famous Colca Valley and Colca Canyon, see condors flying, natural areas as National Reserve of Salinas and Aguada Blanca and Lagunas de Mejia. Arequipa enjoys one of the best cuisines of Peru. |
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Callejón de Huaylas - Huaraz |
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 El Callejon de Huaylas offers wonderful places, beautiful landscapes, snow-capped Andes, thousands of turquoise lagoons, all in the Cordillera Blanca and Cordillera Huayhuash. It is a paradise for adventure sports, and home to the oldest civilization of Peru, Chavin culture. It also houses the Huascaran National Park, Natural Heritage Site and the archaeological site of Chavin, which houses the oldest stone structures carved in Peru. |
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Chiclayo y El Señor de Sipán |
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 Known as the “City of Friendship”, archaeological discoveries such as The Lord of Sipan en Huaca Rajada, The Lord of Sican in Batan Grande and pyramids of Tucume and museum Tumbas Reales. Thanks to this, Chiclayo becomes the second popular destination, after Cusco, due to the archaeological and historical interest it generates. Chiclayo is the city of sorcerers and esotericism. |
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Cusco - Machu Picchu |
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 “The Archaeological Capital of America"; is the major tourist attraction of Peru and the most visited. Cusco was the largest city and capital of the Inca Empire, then was taken by the Spanish conquerors. Today shows an architecture that fuses the Inca with the Spanish style. Their town conserves with pride its customs and traditions. A must to see is the mystical and enigmatic Machu Picchu, the sacred city of the Incas unknown to the conquistadors and was discovered by Western culture in 1911. Cusco, and Machu Picchu, for its historical value and its beauty is considered a World Heritage Site. The Sacred Valley of the Incas. |
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Iquitos - Rio Amazonas |
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 A place with the virgin nature of the Amazon forests. From Iquitos you can go to shelters and "lodges" located in the jungle and the most daring and adventurous can get to the Reserves and National Parks and Allpahuayo highlighting Mishana Pacaya Samiria with lush flora and fauna, ideal for bird watching, also you can make contact with the natives of the Amazon |
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Lima |
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 The capital of Peru is a big metropolis; in general this is the gateway to the country. You will enjoy and learn about its historic center with beautiful colonial constructions declared Cultural Patrimony of Humanity by UNESCO; the best museums in Peru, some pre-Hispanic archaeological sites highlighting Caral and a variety of cultural shows, folk, entertainment centers, luxurious casinos and gambling houses and enjoy the renowned cuisine and Peruvian cuisine. Excellent beaches south of Lima for surfing. |
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Nazca |
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 A unique place in the world, full of mystery and mysticism, with wonderful forms of immense figures and lines of spectacular perfection. Works of a very old Peruvian civilization, the Nazca Lines are a declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO. |
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Paracas |
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 An excellent ecological destination for lovers of nature and birds, Paracas National Reserve Natural Heritage Site by UNESCO, also offers historical and cultural attractions and is a good alternative for lovers of water sports. |
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Puno |
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 Puno is located in the heights of the Andes and on the shores of Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world inhabited by the Uros. On the islands of Amantani and Taquile may have life experiences to share with their natives. This is the folklore capital of Peru. The feast of the Virgen de la Candelaria, held in February, opportunity to experience the traditions of the people of Puno. |
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Trujillo |
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 “The Capital of Spring” archaeological and historical tourism, very close to Chan Chan, nation's capital Chimú (Century. XIII), one of the largest cities in the world constructed in mud, declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO.Important are the archaeological sites of the Huaca del Sol and the Luna, and the complex El Brujo and the Dama of Cao. |
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Mancora |
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 Located in the extreme north of Peru. The Mancora beaches are preferred for surfing, scuba diving and kite surfing due to its hot weather in summer, the waves rebels and strong winds that occur along the season of the year. Very good weather, magical beaches, year-round sunshine, perfect waves and delicious gastronomy resume for all the charm of these beaches. |
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Punta Sal |
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 Is one of the most beautiful beaches and extensive in the north coast of Peru is characterized by the tranquility and warmness of the iridescent waters, its white sand beaches and towering palm trees. It has a large tourist center and the sea is ideal for nautical sports practice. |
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Puerto Maldonado |
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Is a department with abundant virgin forests and landscapes captivating. It is possibly the least eroded and exploited area of the peruvian Amazon. Ecological tourism dominates the Manu National Park, the Tambopata National Reserve and the Bahuaja Sonene National Park has endowed this city the global interest in the high degree of biodiversity between their forests. National and foreign tourists, scientists and scholars, arrive each day in the city of Puerto Maldonado. The most important attractions are the Mirador de la Biodiversidad, built in the center of the city, where you can glimpse an incredible panorama of the jungle and the rivers slowed with the urban progress.They are also very near the famous "macaw clay licks" of the Tambopata river, the beautiful Sandoval Lake, the island of the monkeys, the native community "Infierno", the beauty of the landscape from the Puerto Capitania. |
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