The Best Tourist Destinations in Peru

The Best Tourist Destinations in Peru

Peru is a unique country of contrasts and great incomparable experiences. The wonderful landscapes of its regions, its historical and cultural richness, as well as its delicious gastronomy, are innumerably making the country one of the best tourist destinations; We have very strong reasons to suggest you take a well-deserved vacation in Peru.

It is historical. The Sanctuary of Machu Picchu
One of the 7 new wonders of the modern world. Machu Picchu was declared a Peruvian Historical Sanctuary in 1981 and UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. In 2007, Machu Picchu was voted one of the New Seven Wonders of the World in a worldwide Internet poll. Inca city that was built along the XV century and it was hidden for many years. In the early twentieth century, the American explorer and archaeologist Hiram Bingham "rediscovered" the site and, since then, has been carefully restored and preserved for future generations. Tourists who walk along the Inca Trail, or those who arrive by train to the site, are impressed by the incredible views, history, and overwhelming serenity of the citadel. Visitors feel a unique mystique when contemplating the ancient Inca civilization.

 Geographically. The landscapes are stunning
Peru has a great variety of landscapes .:
 The coast is full of sun and long beaches.
 The sierra is impressive with its mountains with extensive territory and
 The selva has a wonderful jungle with lots of vegetation, exotic and wild. Furrowing large territory of the Amazon

In Peru, there is much to see, beautiful places to visit and enjoy. As for beaches, those of the north, such as Máncora and Punta Sal, are the most visited and represent a very good option for fun and relaxation. If you want to be further from the city, the Peruvian jungle is a great option, with destinations such as Puerto Maldonado or Iquitos and its wonderful surroundings.
If the tourist looks for long historical routes through centuries-old ruins and to know in-depth some of the original cultures of the Andes, a great alternative is the magical Sacred Valley of Cusco.

Gastronomy Is Delicious
Eating in Peru is feeling and enjoying aromas and flavors. With its culinary techniques and diversity of foods such as fruits, vegetables, grains, vegetables, herbs, roots, fish, shellfish, several of them considered superfoods, such as tasting a Peruvian dish is a unique experience. A good fish ceviche or a Lima cause accompanied by the Peruvian flag drink, pisco, are referents of coastal gastronomy. In the mountains, you can find delicacies such as the potato a la huancaína, soups prepared with different and nutritious cereals such as quinoa, kiwicha, or amaranth barley, wheat, the famous guinea pig, and the rocoto filling the exclusive Chiricahua dish typical of Cusco. On the other hand, in the jungle, you eat a lot of river fish and also other typical dishes such as cache with cecina and jane.

 Cultural 
Peru has great cultural diversity and a millenary legacy. There are many places and historical places to visit such as ancestral archaeological centers, pre-Inca, and Inca sites, monuments, viceregal churches, among others; It is also a country of great cultural diversity manifested in the characteristics of each of its regions, coast, mountains and jungle. The peoples maintain their traditions and customs, art, dances, music, among other expressions that are part of a living culture.

The Host
Peru good host, the kindness of its people
Since a visitor steps on Peruvian soil, he is treated with appreciation and kindness. Tourists are welcome, they are provided with guidance and the necessary support to make them feel at home. Both the people of the coast, the mountains, and the jungle are very hospitable.

The following video was recorded in the winter season of the year 2010