Peru

A time-tested classic destination, which will captivate every history enthusiast who loves mysteries, thousand years old cultures and beautiful nature. This huge country can offer everything there is to see in the South America. The majestic snow-capped Andes, the source of the mighty Amazon, run from the north to the south.

The Pacific coast lies in stark contrast to the endless desert. The impassable Amazonian jungle is a haven for as yet uncontacted tribes and a home to as yet undescribed animals and plants. Peru rightfully boasts several one-off attractions, including the famous lost city of Machu Picchu, or the varied local gastronomy, which is truly world-class.

The less well-known north of the country is rich in historical Indian sites of the Mochika, the Lambayeque, the Chimú or the Chachapoyas tribes.

Among the highly recommended locations are:

• Cajamarca
  
• Trujillo
  
• Chiclayo
  
• Huanchaco
  
• Mancora
  
• Kuelap
  
• Chachapoyas

The central part of Peru offers the Cordillera Blanca mountain range with the Huascarán, with its 6,768 metres the highest mountain, and a surrounding national park. The town of Huaraz can be recommended to serve as a base for trips around the region. The capital of Lima, founded by the conquistadors, is nowadays a huge metropolis. Tourists should not miss a visit to the historic centre, the cloisters, the cathedral, various museums and the modern parts of the city.

The most attractive part is undoubtedly the south of Peru with the countless Inca sites, beautiful nature or mysterious remnants of long lost civilizations. The following list of recommended destinations can make up the programme of your holiday. If time allows, we can arrange for you a trip on the world famous Inca Trail, a four day trek to Machu Picchu.

• Arequipa
  
• The Huacachina Oasis
  
• Pisco
  
• The Nazca geoglyphs
  
• The Ballestas Islands, the Paracas NP
  
• The Chauchilla cemetery
  
• The Colca valley and canyon
  
• Chivay
  
• Lake Titicaca, the Uros culture, the island of Taquile
  
• Pucara, Sicuani, Raqchi, Andahualillas
  
• Cusco
  
• Kenko, Tambomachay, Puca Pucara, Sacsayhuaman
  
• Ollantaytambo
  
• Machu Picchu