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CULTURE & HISTORY
From the Amazon jungle regions of the north to Lake Titicaca in the south, Peru is filled with a rich culture and history.
Cusco is one of the most ancient cities on the continent. Ruins, religious festivities and outstanding churches, make Cuzco a fascinating city to stay in while visiting Machu Picchu and other nearby Inca sites.
The city of Puno, on the edge of Lake Titicaca was the home of the Tiahuanaco culture many thousands of years ago. The airport at nearby Juliaca makes this part of Peru easily reached from either Cuzco or Lima. Titicaca is home to the floating Uros Islands which offers visitors the chance to see villagers fishing with rustic nets and living in reed huts.
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HIKING
The Inca Trail is on most hikers' top 10. The Classic Inca Trail hike starts at KM 82. Hike for approximately 26 miles over 4 days to reach the "Gate of the Sun" for an unforgettable view of Machu Picchu. For those less hardy, there are other options starting further along the trail for as short as 1 day.
The jungles of Peru also offer interesting hikes and walks for all levels with the opportunity for wildlife viewing.
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RUINS
Peru is most famous for the mysterious and mystical Inca site of Machu Picchu.
This "lost city" is one of South America's major travel destinations. There are a number of ways to visit this site including the train from Cusco and by the classic Inca Trail Hike.
In addition to Machu Picchu, there are other sites easily visited while in Cusco including Sachsaywaman, Quenco and Tambo Machay.
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BIRDING & WILDLIFE
Peru's Amazon region includes the Tambopata National Reserve, home to the famous macaw clay lick located close to the Bolivian border and a short flight from Cuzco. This large diverse area has created a paradise of wildlife.
The Amazon region near Iquitos also offers unsurpassed wildlife viewing possibilities.
Here you can find luxury combined with the adventure of fishing for piranha, looking for pink dolphins and hiking at night to find phosphorescent fungi.
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Currency:
Nuevo Sol
Language:
Spanish & Quechua
Gateway
airport:
Lima (LIM)
Travel time
from:
- ATL 6.5 hrs
- MIA 5.5 hrs
Time zone: (GMT -5)
Eastern Standard Time.
DST is not observed.
Voltage: 220 V
Dialing code:
51+city code+number
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