How to plan your holidays to PeruPlan your Holidays to Peru the South American country that is rich in cultural heritage, scenic locations, fun festivals, historical sites. All these make it a great place for vacation.

When you flip through the pages of Peruvian history you will come to know that Peru was the home to one of the oldest civilizations, the Norte Chico civilization. In the pre-Columbian era, Peru was considered as the largest state but it came under the rule of Spanish Empire in the 16th century and got independence in the year 1821. The Ayacucho battle consolidated Peru as a single country.

Peru is one of the important holiday spot in South America and there are tourists flocking for their Holidays to Peru. The important tourist spots in Peru are Ciudad Blanca, Chiciayo, Huaraz and the Cordilleras, Cuzco, Lima and Nazca lines, and Amazon River. Ciudad Blanca is a city that is called as white city as it consists of churches, beautiful homes and monasteries made out of white volcanic stone. This tourist spot is quite distinct as it is also the World Cultural Heritage Site as announced by the United Nations. Beautiful architecture surrounds the Blanca with a lovely outdoor atmosphere.

Your next stop is at Cuzco which is otherwise renowned as “Machu Picchu”. As this place is known as Archaeological Capital of America, it attracts greater number of tourists. Inca Empire which is the capital of Cuzco, the biggest city in Peru. The important places to be visited in Cuzco are the sacred valleys of the Incas and the sacred citadel of the Inca Machu Picchu. The next important stop is at Amazon River and it is ideal for the nature lovers as it offers a plethora of flora and fauna. The Amazon forest is quite adventurous and full of fun for the tourists. You can also take a boat ride across the Amazon River.

Yet another important tourist spot is the capital city of Lima which is also a metropolitan city. Lima is not only considered as an entry door to the country but also an important historical hub. Some of the places to be visited in Lima are the beautiful colony constructed by UNESCO, museums, archaeological sites, luxurious casinos, game houses, exciting nightlife, etc. Also don’t miss out on Puno and Lake Titicaca when you are in Peru. Puno is situated on the Andean Highland behind the Lake Titicaca. The Lake is the highest navigable lake in the world. The surroundings of the lake are also an ideal place for a leisure picnic. Puno is also a legendary town which boasts of high culture.

Peru is also a land of snow-capped mountains and if you are a traveller who loves to explore then take a trail along the peaks and valleys of Peru. If you are an adventure lover, then you might try to scale the peaks or take a ride on llama to the remote villages. Peruvian foods are a great mix of traditional and contemporary flavours which makes it favourite among the travellers. Some of the exotic Peruvian delights are ocean molluscs, rare potatoes and guinea pigs.

Thus, holidays to Peru are wholesomely enjoyable for both elders and children alike.

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