Peru – Beyond Cuzco and Lima

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Peru Beyond Cuzco and Lima
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Peru, exotic, mysterious and endowed with an
immense cultural inheritance is the ultimate
traveller destination. However, visitors to Peru
typically fly into the capital city of Lima and
head to Cuzco for the famous Inca ruins in Cuzco,
a cultural experience so magnificent that it
overshadows what the rest of the country has to
offer. An experienced tourist guide to Peru will
add many a sight well worth their money to your
Peru itinerary in an endeavor to have you see so
much more!
Mancora Perus place to be. Miles and miles
of sun drenched sand, interrupted only by plush
resorts and sea food restaurants, is where the
well heeled Peruvian heads to when looking for a
luxurious and lazy break. A popular spot with
foreign tourists as well, Mancora offers an array
of water sports and activities to keep you busy
during the day. By night, it becomes a regular
party zone.
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Pisco A port south of Lima, Pisco not only
offers you a chance to explore the ancient
Paracas culture, but is also home to one of the
richest and most interesting ecosystems in the
world. Pisco gives you countless wildlife
viewing opportunities, and is also close to the
only marine reservation in Peru, the Paracas
National Reservation.
Trujillo An ancient city, named by and for
Francesco Pizarros birthplace in Spain. A city
steeped in history, it is best known for the
ruins of Chan Chan nearby. The impressive
Temples of the Sun and Moon also beckon culture
aficionados. To take a break from culture
gazing, the village of Huanchaco offers a
cheerful mix of sun, sand and surf. .
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Puno A jumping off point for beautiful locales
like Lake Titicaca, Puno offers side trips
include a tour of the man made floating islands
of Uros, plus interaction with the indigenous
Uru. Another boat ride away is the island of
Tequile, known for the hand-woven clothing and
textiles made by the locals.
Huaraz A hikers dream destination, Huaraz is
the base camp for hundreds of expeditions. The
Andean citys multiple watering holes and
restaurants are always buzzing with hikers
planning their next climb or discussing the one
they have just descended from.
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Chivay Twice as deep as the Grand Canyon, the
Colca Canyon is the deepest canyon in the world.
To experience the beauty of the canyon, one has
to go to small town Chivay. Activities include
hiking the volcanic landscape and getting a good
look at the ancient cave art.
Huanchaco This fishing town doubles up as a
surfers paradise. It is a laid back little
place with a slow pace of life and ideal waves
for all levels of surfers. Summertime is when
locals and tourists take over the place.
Huanchaco now has quite a few accommodation and
dining options and is on its way to becoming an
established resort town.
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Iquitos Located in the Amazonas region, Iquitos
is connected to the world only by air and river.
There is no road connection to the city which is
conveniently located inside the Amazon Jungle for
the best tours of the forest. You can trek, take
boat trips on the Amazon, bird watch and visit
indigenous communities.
Nazca 200 miles south of Lima is a plain in the
middle of the Inca and Nazca Valleys. Here one
can find straight lines, some parallel and others
intersecting, forming strange geometrical shapes.
There are also figures of animals and birds.
These giant ancient geoglyphs can be best enjoyed
when viewed from a helicopter. Though the Nazca
Lines are the main draw of this place, other
attractions here are the Pardeones ruins and the
Chauchilla Cemetery.
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Arequipa With the El Misti volcano as its
backdrop, Arequipa is dramatically set around
another two volcanoes. This seismically
precarious status has given the town is
character. Buildings and houses here are made of
a peculiar white volcanic rock which has
withstood generations of earthquakes. The second
most popular city of Peru is known for its pretty
cityscapes and views of El Misti volcano.