PERU TRAVEL

Peru travel guide and tourism Peru travel information of Arequipa Colca Canyon, Cusco and Machu Picchu Cusco Peru, Puno and Lake Titicacaca Peru, the land of the Incas, awaits you with a world of adventure and excitement. The perfectly fitted stones of this glorious empire continue to be the main attraction to people from all over the world. Machu Picchu, the lost city of the Incas discovered centuries after the last Conquistador left, remains a web of riddles for the adventurer and the scientist to tackle. The Nasca lines, what were they, UFO landing sites or a pathway to the heavens and the gods.

Peru a privileged destination:

Heir to ancient cultures and a rich colonial tradition, Perú is a magical spot which involves one of the richest biodiversities of Earth, and is a melting pot of different cultures who together are forging the promise of a better future.

Important hotel infrastructure:

7.646 lodgings offering 131.624 rooms and 229.886 beds. 26 five-star hotels, 26 four-star hotels, 487 three-star hotels.

Accessibility by air and land.

14 airports equipped to receive commercial flights and 10 ready for international flights: Lima, Arequipa, Chiclayo, Pisco, Pucallpa, Iquitos, Cusco, Trujillo, Tacna and Juliaca. ( CORPAC - Corporación Peruana de Aviación Comercial)
17 airlines operating international flights.
7 airline companies offering domestic flights.
More than 78,000 kilometers of highways, 8,084.26 of which are asphalted. ( Ministerio de Transportes y Comunicaciones)

Archaeological heritage

Ten thousand years of history are lived through 180 museums and historical places. While Peru inevitably evokes images of Machu Picchu and the Inca empire, the country is also riddled with archaeological sites which are a legacy of even more ancient times, when great civilizations bequeathed a legacy of their art, customs and rituals, their wisdom and skills.

Nature and Landscapes

As home to 84 of the 104 life zones that exist on our plant makes Peru a privileged destination for nature lovers.
Close to 20% of the worlds birds and 10% of the world's reptiles live here
Peru has converted 13% of its territory into Protected Natural Areas.

Festivities and Traditions

Peru is a country that sings and dances in joy and sadness with color and a great deal of paraphernalia. Peruvians celebrate some 3,000 festivals all over the country.

Incomparable cuisine

Over 40,000 restaurants across the country reflect the diversity of a nation that has mixed its native traditions with the cuisines of Europe, Arabia, China, Africa and Japan. The result: unique flavours that make Peruvian cuisine one of the best and most varied in the world.