Book Cheap Flights to Peru
Tucked away in the western region of South America, Peru is one of the most varied countries in the world that shares its borders with Ecuador and Colombia in the north, Bolivia in the southeast, Brazil in the east, and Chile in the south. Teeming with traditions, expansive natural reserves, and a sui generis gastronomy, this multicultural nation is visited by one and all for its twelve UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The country is mainly made up of three regions, namely Coast, Jungle, and Highlands.
Owing to its prolonged history characterized by prominent ancient civilizations, Peru takes pride in serving as home to over 500 archaeological sites. Although a lot of these remain latent in mystery, some of them still have the potential to take visitors back to those flourishing times. The sacred city of Machu Picchu, for instance, speaks volumes about the Inca Empire and can be reached via luxurious trains that traverse arresting mountain scenery freckled with vivid Andean villages.
Not for nothing do nature enthusiasts love to board a flight to Peru, for its natural beauty could sweep anyone off their feet. Being one of the ten most biologically diverse countries in the world, Peru is home to over 200 protected natural areas and 84 life zones and has created 15 national reserves, 14 national parks, 11 reserved zones, and 9 national sanctuaries, where over 1800 species of birds reside and also 10% of the Earth’s mammal, fish, and reptile species exist.
Offering numerous outdoor sports recreations, no wonder Peru is reckoned a haven for adventure seekers. Climbing, surfing, hang gliding, canoeing, trekking, mountain biking, paragliding, camping, kayaking – you name it, Peru has got it. It’s a treat for globetrotters of all ages and with eclectic interests to have the opportunity to travel the length and breadth of this wondrous country.
Best Places to Visit in Peru
Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu is one of the most visited attractions in not only Peru but in the entire America. And, rightly so. Perched atop a mountain in the heart of a tropical forest, this historic sanctuary is flocked by tourists not just for its scintillating architectural beauty but also for its significant historical-cultural legacy. Renowned throughout the world, the citadel comprises monuments, palaces, temples, and terraces, all built with colossal stone blocks sans any amalgam, testimony to the Inca civilisation’s great wisdom.
Colca Canyon
Colca Canyon is one of the deepest canyons in the world and is surrounded by typical Andean vegetation. The canyon serves as a perfect setting for tourists to indulge in extreme sports or serene relaxation under the watchful gaze of the King of the Andes, the Andean condor. The valley and its clement climate offer thermal waters and vantage points; rafting, climbing and trekking; and observation of vizcachas, alpacas, pumas, and various highland animals in their innate habitat.
Alpamayo Mountain
Nestled in the centre of Huascaran National Park, Alpamayo Mountain is often recognized as the most beautiful peak in the world. The pyramid shape of this mountain culminates in a pointed summit that apparently seems to be kissing the intense blue sky up above the Cordillera Blanc, the world’s highest tropical chain of mountains. There’s not a scintilla of doubt that Mount Alpamayo is incredibly impressive, no matter whether you choose to appreciate its beauty from below or after you dare to conquer it.