Peru is characterized by its warm people and is full of traditions. The country is full of fabulous treasures ready to be discovered, from beautiful colonial buildings to ancient pre-Hispanic palaces, like the iconic Machu Picchu.
During this tour you will visit the city of Lima. The first stop is the Plaza de San Cristobal, where it is possible to enjoy a beautiful panoramic view of the orb. Then, visit the San Pedro market to taste the typical gastronomy of the region. Did you know that this market supplies a large part of Lima?
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The Koricancha Temple is another must-see attraction. By observing its construction, the visitor perceives its magnificence. In ancient times it was known as the Golden Enclosure, and its walls were once entirely covered in gold.
There is also the Church of Santo Domingo, the Craftsmen’s Quarter and the Archbishop’s Palace – formerly Inca Roca – and it is possible to admire the famous World Stone of the Twelve Angles and the famous Cathedral which houses colonial works of incredible value and beauty. .
On the way to the Sacred Valley of the Incas, you will visit Sulca, a complex where the different crafts of the essential regions of Peru are exhibited. You can discover the different pre-Inca cultures through their pottery and textiles.
The INKARIY Museum is worth appreciating the physical characteristics of each country’s society, such as their clothing and the arts that are part of the heritage of the Sacred Valley.
Another great museum to visit is “Cultura Viva de Yucay”, whose mission is to preserve and enhance the different cultural and agricultural activities of the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
Explore Lima
In addition, you will explore the little-visited treasures of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. The tour begins at Moray, where visitors are impressed by the colossal concentric terraces that simulate a large arena. Continuing to Maras, appreciate the famous thousand-year-old salt mines of the colonial era. The contrast of its white wells with the green valley is impressive, a spectacular postcard of the Sacred Valley.
Later, board a transport to reach the top of the mountain. During the trip, you will enjoy a spectacular view of the Urubamba River which forms the famous canyon.
When you reach the top, you will discover the lost city of the Incas, Machu Picchu. You will appreciate its incredible terraces, staircases, ceremonial enclosures and urban spaces. Energy emanates from everywhere. Did you know that the Spanish conquistadors did not find Machu Picchu?
After admiring the beautiful constructions of Machu Picchu, you will revisit the city of Lima. You will have the opportunity to visit the Parque del Amor in Miraflores, with a spectacular view of the Pacific Ocean. You will appreciate the Huaca Huallamarca, an ancient pre-Inca sanctuary, to continue to the Plaza de Armas, where you will find the Government Palace and the Municipal Palace.
There is a millennial Peru of fascinating civilizations and legendary historical episodes of Mochicas, Incas, Choles, Viceroys and Liberators who have left a vast historical and archaeological heritage in the country. Without a doubt, it reaches its peak in Machu Picchu, one of those places on the planet that you have to see at least once in your life.
Cultures, civilizations and histories have developed over the centuries in a natural setting that is as diverse as it is impressive. Jungles of wild nature in the Amazon, snow-capped mountains over seven thousand meters high and deep canyons in the Andes, the hypnotic Lake Titicaca, founding site of Inca mythology.
But there is also a modern and cosmopolitan Peru at the forefront of American design hospitality, contemporary art and the latest gastronomy. Peru has always offered many and varied reasons to satisfy the hunger of a discerning traveler.
Climate: when to go?
Peru is a vast and eco-diverse country with three distinct major regions.
The Peruvian Amazon constitutes nearly 60% of the national territory. It has a humid and tropical climate with heavy rainfall. The months of November to March are of abundant rain. Between April and October, there is little rainfall, an ideal time to travel because the rivers decrease their flow and the roads are easily passable. The humidity is very high throughout the year.
Dominated by the Andes mountain range, this region has two seasons, including summer (April to October) with sunny days, cold nights and little rain, which is the ideal time to visit. The other season is winter (November to March), with abundant rainfall. During the day, the sun can heat up to 75 degrees, and at night the temperature can drop to 26 degrees.
from Peru The Pacific coast stretches for about 3,000 kilometers or 1,864 miles and includes beaches, fertile valleys and desert areas. It rarely rains but has high humidity. The northern zone enjoys sunshine all year round and a brief rainy period between November and December. The south and central coasts have two distinct seasons, winter (April to October) and summer (November to March).
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