Peru is literally full of great place to visit during the time you spend travelling around the country. No matter where you go in regards to regions: Coastline, highlands or Amazon regions, you will always have somewhere to visit and some incredible activity to become a part of. With this in mind we have put together a small list of what are considered the top Peru destinations according to some of our clients.
Lima is the Peruvian capital and is located on the western side of the country beside the Pacific Ocean. The city is full of marvelous buildings with interesting architecture, old churches and ancient cathedrals which give the city a special feel for visitors taking photographs. From here on you may visit the surrounding districts such as Miraflores, San isidro, Barranco and several more. Miralfores is characterized by being very cosmopolitan and is also a place where you are likely to meet many tourists such as yourself passing by on their way to the rest of the country. The capital is teaming with grat restaurants which specialize in what else? Peruvian cuisine, the local dishes are highly recommended.
It most certainly goes without saying that the city of Cusco and Machu Picchu will be on the list of top Peru destinations. Cusco is a melting pot of cultures due to the large percentage of tourists being there, the city has several interesting attractions which can take a day or two if you want to experience them all such as the San Blass neighborhood, the cathedral and many more. Machu Picchu is a world wonder and is one of the most famous landmarks in the world today, the mysteries surrounding its origins and how the Inca were able to build it in the first place adds to the appeal travelers have for this incredible marvel of engineering.
Peru Amazon tours take you into the Amazon and let you be up close to the very distinct flora and fauna which characterizes this beautiful and exotic region. The people are warm and friendly and the weather is well, hot (what do you expect from the Amazon). Come to this region and enjoy trekking through the rainforest, go bird watching, cruise through the Amazon River, fish for piranhas or go on canopy tours to get a better view of the majestic Peruvian jungle.