Publicado el 17 de diciembre de 2024
If you dream of a complete change of scenery with breathtaking panoramas, come and discover Peru, a country with a thousand facets and its unmissable ancestral treasures. Whether you're a simple traveler or an adventurous backpacker; you'll all be captivated by this unique destination. In addition to its beautiful capital, Lima, you'll travel through its gastronomy, recognized by UNESCO.
The must-see Machu Picchu, a site listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the most emblematic monument of the country. Ancient fortress? Sanctuary? City? You will have the opportunity to get there by train and discover this wonder that intrigues so much! This lost city is located in the Rio Urumba valley, a few days from Cuzco, and is part of the great dead cities.
For nature lovers, head to the Manu National Park, deep in the Amazon, where serenity will carry you through the world's greatest biodiversity. Located at 4,000 meters above sea level, the park was created in 1973 and was declared a Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO with the title "Biosphere Reserve". Today, it is home to many species such as; 221 mammals, 20,000 plants, 1,200 butterflies, 1,000 bird species... You will have the chance to observe jaguars, Brazilian tapirs, giant otters, black caimans. The park offers you the possibility to admire the landscape from its 18-meter-high tower.
Capital of the Department of La Libertad, Trujillo has everything to offer you; freshness, colorful houses, International Spring Festival... Colonial city where you will discover wonderful remains such as Chan Chan. This city is rich in colonial buildings and has vast archaeological sites like the world's largest adobe (brick) city.
For more natural tourism, you will appreciate the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, in the north of the Amazon. Protected area accessible only by waterway; a very moving encounter with the jungle. Like Manu National Park, it hosts a great biodiversity. With more than 250 species like pirarucu and river dolphins; you will be amazed by the famous giant Charapas turtles and manatees. You will enjoy nature in its greatest simplicity.
Finally, for hiking enthusiasts, you will be charmed by the Cordillera Blanca. Less known, this region is located in the center of the country, near the city of Huaraz. Its remarkable mountains offer a breathtaking panorama. This high tropical mountain range forms a barrier between the desert coast and the impressive Amazon basin. The Cordillera Blanca features lakes with turquoise waters, unique landscapes, glacial lakes, canyons, and archaeological sites.
Peru is waiting for you, don't hesitate any longer!
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