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Travel to Peru - Things to Know Before Your First Trip to Peru

Breathtaking nature, cultural treasures, friendly people and a unique animal and plant world - all this is Peru. Among trips to South America, trips to Peru are still something exotic. The country in the Andes has a lot to offer its visitors. Travel to Peru is breathtaking in the truest sense of the word, because if you want to admire the beauty of the country in all its glory, you have to aim high. There, at 4000 meters, live the alpacas, whose wool is highly valued all over the world.

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The beauty of nature of Peru

Travel to Peru is always travel to a fascinating natural landscape. If you want, you can take a canoe tour on the Amazon on a round trip through Peru to explore the densely forested jungle. A visit to the Colca Canyon, the deepest gorge in the world, is always something special when traveling to Peru. The canyon in the Andes is beautiful and there the huge condors draw their silent circles. The legendary Nazca Lines are still a mystery. These oversized depictions of people and animals are best viewed by visitors during a scenic flight. When traveling to Peru, a visit to the highlands is almost a must. The people live there as they have for many centuries and their "pets" are the alpacas. These undemanding animals have wonderfully soft and warm fur, which is used worldwide as a material for sweaters, scarves, hats and gloves.

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The city in the Andes of Peru

No one visiting Peru should miss arguably the country's greatest attraction - Machu Picchu, the mythical city high in the mist-shrouded mountains of the Andes. The Inca city is not only a mystery to visitors, but also to historians and archaeologists to this day. The houses have stood at 2360 meters for 600 years and a tour of the streets past temples, palaces and fountains is an unforgettable experience. Cusco is also beautiful, the place that the Indians consider the center of the world. The old town and San Blas, the artists' district, are beautiful. Must sees are an enigmatic stone with twelve corners and the Coricancha Temple of the Sun, a structure built without a single joint.

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The most popular hike to the Machu Picchu (Lost city of the Incas) is the Inca Trail. During this hike, you will view the most beautiful landscapes and mountains. If you want to do this trail, it is very important to book in advance, the Inca Trail permits have a limited availability. If it is sold out. The Salkantay Trek, Lares Trek, Inca Quarry and Inca Jungle trek are the best alternative hikes.

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Things to do in Lima

Lima is the capital of Peru. For most vacationers who travel to Peru, it is the starting point for many beautiful round trips. The bohemian district of Barranco is colorful and lively, with beautiful old houses from the 18th and 19th centuries. Here Lima is still the city of kings with the colonial old town. Worth seeing is the Plaza Major with the imposing government palace and the mighty cathedral. The Iglesia de San Francisco with the old monastery and the beautiful parks should be on every sightseeing itinerary for Lima.

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Conclusion

Whether in the highlands with the alpacas, by the sea, high in the Andes or in the beautiful old town of Lima - traveling to Peru is always a good decision. The country in the Andes has a lot to offer its visitors in every respect and always leaves a lasting impression. In addition to Lake Titicaca, the Atacama Desert is also worth a trip, which visitors

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