The most beautiful cities of Peru
The best of Peru
Tourists go to Peru mainly for the beautiful mountain scenery and culture of the powerful Incas. In addition, you will find several nice cities that are definitely worth a visit. Here you can see mainly medieval colonial architecture, mainly in the form of majestic churches and picturesque squares. Let's take a look at the most interesting cities in Peru
Cuzco
The most beautiful city of Peru
Cuzco (often also written as Cusco) has almost half a million inhabitants. It is, in fact, the largest tourist center of Perú. Almost every tourist who visits this country will come here as well, because it is the starting point for perhaps the most famous monument of South America – Machu Picchu. The city itself is worth a visit, thanks to its beautiful colonial churches and an interesting location in the valley surrounded by high hills. continue reading
Arequipa
Metropolis of southern Peru
Arequipa with one million inhabitans is located in the southern city of Perú. This city is the starting point for a number of trekkings and mountain ascents. The horizon of the Arequipa is dominated by the beautiful Misti volcano towering just a few kilometers beyond the city. The historic center of the city is the pretty Plaza de Armas with a magnificent cathedral. continue reading
Lima
Capital of Perú
Lima is the main and largest city in Perú. With its ten million inhabitants it is one of the largest in the whole of South America. Most travelers are here for as short a time as possible, but there are many attractions: Plaza de Armas, Convento de San Francisco with its catacombs, the Miraflores coastline, and the great pyramid Huaca Pucllana continue reading
Ayacucho
The town of 33 churches
The picturesque town of Ayacucho, located practically in the middle of the country, is renowned for 33 churches. It has almost 180,000 inhabitants. The city center is located near the Plaza de Armas continue reading
Huanta
The city guarded by Jesus
Small town Huanta is located in a wide, relatively fertile valley. Is renowned for being a huge statue of Jesus, built on a hill high above the city. continue reading
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Starting point for beautiful ruins
Pisac is beautifully situated in the Holy Valley of the Incas, surrounded by mountains. More than the city itself, you will be fascinated by the ruins high on the hill above it. It is also called Little Machu Picchu due to its location on a rocky promontory. You will also find the largest terraced Inca field in all of Peru continue reading
Chivay
The gateway to Colca Canyon
The provincial town of Chivay (3,640 m above sea level), located within sight of the Mismi volcano (5,625 m above sea level), is the true gateway to the world-famous Colca canyon. Fewer adventurers will set out from here to the sources of the world's largest river, the Amazon. The town itself is famous for its colorful market, pretty church, Inca bridge over the Colca gorge and thermal springs. The easiest way to get here is by bus from Arequipa. continue reading
