The most beautiful places in Peru
The best of Peru
Perú is not only a very beautiful but also a very diverse country. You will find here not only beautiful ice-covered mountains, but also volcanoes or deep canyons. Travelers are also interested in the wonderful Inca monuments or the great Lake Titicaca.
Machu Picchu
The most famous monument of South America
Machu Picchu is undoubtedly the most iconic place of Peru and perhaps all of South America. Not only famous for his legacy of the lost city of Incas, but also for his amazing location between the jungle-covered hills. There is perhaps no tourist who would visit Perú and miss this beautiful monument. continue reading
Alpamayo
The most beautiful mountain in Peru
Because Alpamayo looks like an impossibly beautiful glacier pyramid, it is ranked among one of the most beautiful mountains not only in Peru, but all over the world. Trekking routes lead both from the south (commercial) and northern (more adventurous) side of the mountain, so you can see it from virtually all sides. continue reading
Titicaca Lake
The most famous lake in South America
This fabulous lake is situated at an altitude of 3 820 meters above sea level. It is often stated as the highest navigable lake in the world. With its area of 8549 square kilometers it is also the second largest lake in South America. There are 36 islands and it has a clear blue colored water. It is actually a remnant of an ancient sea that once covered almost entire Altiplano. continue reading
Colca Canyon
One of the deepest canyons in the world
Colca Canyon, with its 3,270 meters of depth is one of the deepest canyons of the world. His character changes from narrow gorge to the relatively flat valley with lots of terraced fields. In this canyon lead a relatively challenging trek along the old Inca trails. continue reading
Yanayacu lagoon
Lake overlooking Nevado Chopicalqui
Undoubtedly one of the most beautiful places on the Punta Yanayacu Pass trek is the Yanayacu Lagoon. On its surface, the peak of Nevado Chopicalqui is mirrored continue reading
Floating islands Uros
An interesting tribe on Lake Titicaca
Only a short distance from the large town of Puno, situated on the shores of Lake Titicaca, you can see the culture and customs of the Uros people still living on floating reed islands continue reading
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
Oasis of Huacachina
An oasis in the Peruvian desert
Just a few kilometers west of the great city of Ica is a desert with huge dunes and picturesque oasis Huacachina. Lake surrounded by dunes looks really remarkably. continue reading
Cullicocha Lagoon
Beautiful lake below Santa Cruz Massif
On a trek around the beautiful Alpamayo Mountain you will find a number of beautiful lakes. One of the most beautiful is the Laguna Cullicocha (4 620 m above sea level). Right next to her is a camp, so you can enjoy beautiful sunrises and sunsets 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
Jatuncocha Lagoon
The most beautiful lagoon in the Huaytapallana
During a trip to the Huaytapallana Mountains, you will find a number of very beautiful lagoons. The most beautiful of them is called Jatuncocha continue reading
Sacred Valley of the Incas
Inca monuments in the Urubamba valley
The center of the famous Inca Empire was located in the so-called Sacred Valley, an area in the Urubamba River Basin just off Cuzca, the capital of the Inca Empire. You will find here picturesque scenery and beautiful Inca monuments, especially in Pisac and Ollantaytambo. continue reading
Mantaro River Canyon
Peruvian Wild West
Center of the Perú is little crowded by tourists. It offers beautiful canyons like in the wild west and very sparsely populated mountainous landscape. A very nice area is the valley of the Mantaro river continue reading
Volcano El Misti
Beautiful volcano over Arequipa
One of the most beautiful volcanoes in Perú is undoubtedly the El Misti volcano (5,822 m above sea level) towering over the city of Arequipa. Ascent to El Misti is one of the most popular excursions in this area. continue reading
The mysterious Nazca Lines
Gigantic ancient calendar?
One of the most mysterious places in Peru, or the entire world with its gigantic Nazca figures in the surrounding desert. Theories for what these figures have served are really a whole host, from a huge calendar to welcome aliens. Anyway, it's worth a visit, preferably from an airplane. continue reading
Source of the Amazon
The source of the largest river in the world
In the midst of the deserted Peruvian Altiplana, at an altitude of 5,140 meters above sea level, the Amazon River flows from a small, picturesque pond below the Mismi volcano. The valley of the Carhusant River (this is the source of the mighty Amazon) is very picturesque and full of lamas continue reading
Islas Ballestas
The islands bursting with bird guano
Besides the desert peninsula of Paracas, near the town of Pisco there is a small interesting archipelago – Isla Ballestas. There are small islands besieged by sea birds – cormorants, pelicans, raccoons and others. Tourists are also very interested by sea lions basking on the local rocks. continue reading
Yura
Magic Valley just outside Arequipa
Near the city of Arequipa, west of the mighty Chachani Volcano, lies the very beautiful Yura Valley. This green oasis is surrounded by arid ridges. In addition, you will find a nice canyon and interesting Capua waterfall 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
Paracas peninsula
Desolate region with yellow cliffs
Only a short distance from the city of Pisco is located the interesting peninsula of Paracas. The interior is desert and its edges are lined with beautiful yellow cliffs and rock formations. La Cathedral is the most famous of its kind. Together with the nearby Ballestas islands, this area is called the Peruvian Galapagos. continue reading
Yuraccocha Lagoon
Lagoon below the massif of Santa Cruz
Lagoon Yuraccocha (4 640 m asl) is one of the less frequently visited lagoons because it does not lie directly on the route of Alpamayo trek. It is certainly worth seeing mainly thanks to the beautiful mountain scenery of the three top massif of Nevado Santa Cruz, which rises directly over the lagoon. 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
Chinchero
Inca ruins
The village of Chinchero is located at an altitude of 3762 meters above sea level and lies on the road between Ollantaytamb and Cusco. This stop is definitely worth it, because there is a large complex of preserved Inca ruins with a monastery. This place is not nearly as well known as tourists such as Machu Picchu or the ruins of Ollantaytam, so the whole complex is almost without people and also completely accessible for free. Here you will really feel the size of this ancient culture and you can admire the sophistication of huge menhirs into fitting to the millimeter. continue reading
Viewpoint of Al Mirador de Rataquenua
View over Huaraz
Huaraz also has his prospect with a cross. On the hill above the town you will find Al Mirador de Rataquenua (3,320 m above sea level) from where there is a beautiful view of the nearby glaciated giants. The ascent to the lookout is probably the only short walk you can take directly from Huaraz continue reading
