PERU holds such a rich diversity that offers visitors infinite alternatives and possiblilites to experience the history, culture, nature, adventure and much more, ten thousand years of history are lived through 180 museums and historical places.
While Peru inevitably evokes images of Machu Picchu and the Inca empire, the country is also riddled with archaeological sites which are a legacy of even more ancient times, when great civilizations bequeathed a legacy of their art, customs and rituals, their wisdom and skills.
The nature and landscapes of Peru are what make the country even more marvellous. Peru is proud that 13% of its territory has been converted into Protected Natural Areas.
As Home to 84 of the 104 life zones that exist on our planet, as well as having close to 20% of the world’s birds and 10% of the world's reptiles makes Peru a privileged destination for nature lovers.
The Culture of Peru was shaped by the relationship between Hispanic and Amerindian cultures. The ethnic diversity of Peru allowed diverse traditions and customs to coexist.
Peru is traditionally divided into three regions: Costa, Sierra and Selva. Although this simple division reflects the overall appearance of the geography of Peru, the reality is much richer and complex: in Peru, nature appears to take particular characteristics that make its mountains, its plateaus, its jungles and valleys into unique habitats . An extraordinary variety of ecosystems that hosts the most diverse species of animals and plants.
Founded on January 18, 1535, Lima, the capital of Peru, is a modern city in constant growth, but that has maintained at the same time, the richness of its historical center, declared by UNESCO as World Cultural Heritage, for being a charming city filled with incomparable artistic monuments.
Cusco, capital of the Inca Empire, preserves its stone walls that evoke the grandeur of the children of the sun. City full of historical monuments and relics, myths and legends, which seem to be reborn every time you cross its ancient streets.
Cusco is surrounded by archaeological remains, such as Machu Picchu, the fortress of Saqsaywaman, the Ollantaytambo compound and picturesque towns such as Pisac, Calca and Yucuay which maintain the traditions of their ancestors.
Founded on August 15 1540, by Garci Manuel de Carbajal. Its name derives from "Arequipai" which means "Yes, stay" and more than a mere coincidence, as the name is a reality that is maintained over time, because the streets, walls and chairs in the attitude of people, there is a strange force, a strange impulse that invites you to stay in the city.
Was founded as a Spanish city on September 30 1563 and was the first place where the vine was planted, there was wine and grape spirits, which were exported to other Spanish colonies in America, through the port of Pisco name that was given to the grape brandy which they produced and it is still prepared to present times in this city.
At the edge of Lake Titicaca and at 3860 mts a.s.l., is Puno, a city that captivates and haunted by the strange magnetism that seems to spring from its hills, its lake with the appearance of sea and its own people, descendants of the Aymara, thriving town that dominated the highlands.
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