Peru Travel Guide | Holidays to Peru | Trips, Vacations to Peru

Peru, the magical pot containing the magical concoction of culture and biodiversity is the land of the Inca’s. Experience Peru by rejuvenating all your senses in a magical manner. Throughout Peru the its preserved rich history can be witnessed through the building lining up its street ,its language, its art legacy or even by the dresses adorning the locals. The life altering trip to this incredible land worth capable of exhausting your camera will perhaps be one of the most rewarding trips ever made by you. A combination of a learning trip and it being an adventure this country has enough for everyone to soak it in.

The prosperous rule of the Inca’s came to an end in 1532 with the arrival of the Spaniard Francisco Pizzaro. Prior to his assassination in 1541 the Spanish attempts to continue ruling the country were resisted by the Inca’s but they were subsequently squashed. Peru was under the Spanish rule for about 200 years and all this while it was quite peaceful. But with Peru being home to some of the world’s richest nitrate deposits there started the brewing up of riots with its neighbors. Also the border issue between Peru and Ecuador has been the reason for petty conflicts between the two.

With the most colorful and lively festivals in the world to the incredible awe inspiring landscapes and ruins a visit to Peru will surely be one of those unforgettable trips ever made by oneself. Most cities in Peru still retain the Spanish charm and exude the sense of timeless history. Passing from city to city makes one experience a feeling of as if passing through different Era’s. The capital city of Lima represents the ancient architecture in its full grandeur at the Plaza de Armas. The Incan trail which sets out to explore the ancient ruins of the Inca’s at the sacred site of Machu Picchu is the most rewarding of the trips taken. Carefully tucked away in the lush forests of the Andes this ruin starts with UNESCO declared cultural heritage site of Cusco which was the ancient Incan capital. Housing the sacred Sun temple and the three windowed temple, the ruins of Machu Picchu provides breathtaking views of the mountains and the Urubamba river valley. The local handicrafts market at the Andean town of Pisac just a stones throw away from Cusco is the best traditional handicrafts market in the country. Also worth viewing are the old Chavin ruins of Chan-Chan near Huaraz. Located in one of the driest deserts in the world is the town of Nazca which is a UNESCO recognized world heritage site. Nestled in this town are about 200 years old geometrical patterns of birds and animals which are about 1000 feet in size and are best viewed from the sky. Located in Peru is also the Colca canyon which is twice as deep as the Grand Canyon. To fill oneself with a sense of adventure just embark on a trip through the Amazon jungle and witness the variety in flora and fauna which you would not have even imagined. Surfing on some of the best beaches along Peru or hiking up the El Misti volcano there is enough of adrenaline rush to please everyone.

A country blessed with mesmerizing beauty, simple indigenous natives Peru will make your heart pound with thrill and ecstasy, it will help you realize all your dreams, and make you keep seeking for more.

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