Peru vacations
Information of Arequipa and Colca Canyon, Cusco and Machu Picchu Cusco Perú, Puno and Lake Titicacaca Perú, 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.Trek in Peru
To trek Peru is to journey through incredibly beautiful Andean countryside with a backdrop of everlastingly white mountains and crystal clear lakes, to walk along the Qapac Ñan (Inca Trail), that network of roads built by the Incas to unite their empire, and to see the culture of communities that adorn the pathways. There are trekking routes that take you on adventures through the White and Huayhuash Ranges in Áncash as well as many others in the department of Cusco that will lead you to Machu Picchu.Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
Trekking route and camping on a 39 km / 24 miles journey. The longest road starts at Qoriwayrachina, at km 82 of the railroad to Machu Picchu. It goes through different ecosystems, colossal archaeological sites in landscapes rich in flora and fauna, until it reaches de citadel of Machu Picchu. A circuit to Salkantay (6271 masl / 20574 fasl) starts from this route. Contact a specialized travel agency. Degree of difficulty: intermediate. Minimum time: 4 days.Trekking in Colca Canyon
The Colca Valley offers unending mule roads connecting villages with fertile mountains terraced for farming. The volcano route is a favorite among trekking fans: Hualca Hualca (6025 masl / 19767 fasl), Sabancaya (5976 masl / 19606 fasl) and Ampato (6288 masl / 20630 fasl). Another suggested route links the villages of Cabanaconde and Tapay, in a circuit that takes from two to three days. Degree of difficulty: intermediate. Minimum time: 3 days. Another canyon in Arequipa is Cotahuasi Canyon.Just 3 hours and 45 minutes from the capital Arequipa, is the Colca River valley and Colca Canyon, one of the most extraordinary destinations in the country.
Some trails are so steep they lead into breath-taking gorges, zig-zagging through the mountains, others straight as an arrow, fading into the distant desert horizon; hidden and invisible amongst the thick undergrowth of the Amazon jungle.
The trails of Peru offer endless possibilities, and many ideal combinations for hikers of all levels of experience.
The trails of Peru offer endless possibilities, and many ideal combinations for hikers of all levels of experience.
Perú 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 Perúana 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 Perú 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 Perú a privileged destination for nature lovers.Close to 20% of the worlds birds and 10% of the world's reptiles live here
Perú has converted 13% of its territory into Protected Natural Areas.