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Arequipa
Also called the White City (Ciudad Blanca) because of its white painted building, Arequipa, second largest city in Peru is located in the south near the volcano El Misti (5822 m altitude). The distance was short and Chachani volcanoes (6075 m) and Pichupichu (5425 m). The population once lived charge - collaguas, the challenge is a tourist: beautiful landscapes, thermal waters, volcanoes, natural rezevatii many colonial buildings, churches, monasteries, historic vestiges. Main tourist attractions in Arequipa: Cathedral, Monastery of Santa Catalina (1580), Goyeneche Palace (XVII century), Casa del Moral (1730), Company of Jesus Church, District Yanahuara - famous for its rock silar construction.
Chiclayo
Founded in 1500, Chiclayo is the capital of the northern Lambayeque region of the country, called Pearl of the North. Chiclayo is the cradle of two important cultures precolumbiene: Mocha and Lambayeque but known by the Franciscan religious buildings and its colonial buildings, is through its universities an important center of culture and education. Some of its main attractions are: Sipan Museum, the Pyramids of Astrocaryum aculeatum Valley Museum, Museum Brüning, Huaca Rajada sites, Royal Sipan tomb.
Colca Canyon
Colca Canyon twice deeper than the Grand Canyon in the U.S. are located in southern Peru on the river of the same name and the north west of Arequipa, its walls are less steep than those of the Grand Canyon. Colca Canyon is Andean Condor homeland and often can be spotted over, condorii majestic heights. Nearby attractions is undoubtedly Cross Condorilor where tourists stop to admire the flight of these impressive birds. The most suitable times of day when they can be prosecuted condorii are early morning and afternoon to evening.
Cusco
Situated in the south east of the country at 3300 m altitude, the Peruvian city of Cusco is the capital of the province and former capital of the Incas Empire. Included on UNESCO Heritage List in 1983, Cusco, discovered in 1533 by Spanish conquistadors is transformed them in the colonial city by building churches, resident, university, and an imposing cathedral, built on old Inca ruins. Present name of the town appears since XVII century, is a phonetic interpretation by the Spanish name qosqo (in Quechua). Important places of interest in Cusco: Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral, the San Blas district, within walking distance of town is Koricancha - Temple of the Sun, Puca Pucara - fortification with aqueducts and hot springs, Tambomachay - famous Inca baths, Sacsayhuaman - military fortress.
Machu Picchu
At 2430 m altitude, the enigmatic Machu Picchu dominated for more than five centuries deep narrow Valley of the Urubamba River. Built in 1450 by the sovereign Inca Pachacuti, Machu Picchu was abandoned by its inhabitants in 1572, forgotten and rediscovered in 1911 by historian Hiram Bingham. Natural delimited, the city is visible from the mountains, structural constructions are quadrilateral, with no interior partitions and generally have a single floor.
Citadel conceived as an impregnable urban maze, additional amenities include: access roads, squares, fortifications, water tanks, pipelines, housing, and a sophisticated system of terraces for crops. There are preserved many elements of the perfectly preserved Inca architecture and culture, in 1983 Machu Picchu was included on UNESCO Heritage List.
Citadel is structured in three areas:
-Sacral Area (the main city), that is the most important attractions: Intihuatana (Inca solar clock), the Temple of three windows (where the sun penetrates through trapezoidal windows to light the sacred market), Temple of the Sun (dedicated to god Inti - the sun god) temple Condorului that is a huge rock cut in the form of conditions;
-Royal Area where a row of houses with walls reddish lived Amautas - wise people and plants living nearby trapezoidal shape Nustas - printesele;
-Residential Area where houses were trash and food storage.
Citadel conceived as an impregnable urban maze, additional amenities include: access roads, squares, fortifications, water tanks, pipelines, housing, and a sophisticated system of terraces for crops. There are preserved many elements of the perfectly preserved Inca architecture and culture, in 1983 Machu Picchu was included on UNESCO Heritage List.
Citadel is structured in three areas:
-Sacral Area (the main city), that is the most important attractions: Intihuatana (Inca solar clock), the Temple of three windows (where the sun penetrates through trapezoidal windows to light the sacred market), Temple of the Sun (dedicated to god Inti - the sun god) temple Condorului that is a huge rock cut in the form of conditions;
-Royal Area where a row of houses with walls reddish lived Amautas - wise people and plants living nearby trapezoidal shape Nustas - printesele;
-Residential Area where houses were trash and food storage.
Nazca
Nazca Plateau lies between the cities Nazca and Palpa, in an area of about 500 km2 of land Jumana. The area has an arid climate, without noticeable thermal variations, with average temperatures of 25 ° C, is one of the most dry places on Earth. On the plateau are represented stylized human and zoomorphic figures that are supposed to have been achieved by removing the sand that was rock with rich content of iron oxide, lines have depths between 10-30 cm. The biggest drawing reaches a length of 270 m. Although drawing style resembles grounds of Paracas Culture, their origin is attributed to the Nazca Culture, flourished between 200 BC and 700 DC.
Paracas
Paracas National Reserve, located in the Paracas Peninsula is formed to protect the marine ecosystem of a particular desert subtropical areas, cultural heritage and history preincase Paracas Culture and promote the rational use of resources in the area. Paracas culture developed over a period of more than 8 centuries until 100. Ballestas Islands - wonder of nature and wild marine life, located in Paracas Bay is part of the Paracas National Reserve, here is home to thousands of resident and migratory birds, including pelicans and cormorants and sea lions territory Also, the seals and Humboldt penguins . The novelty is given and wild appearance of islands washed by the waves.
Puerto Maldonado
Puerto Maldonado is located in the forest at the confluence of the Amazon River Tambopata and Madre de Dios (tributaries of the Amazon) at about 55 Km away from the border with Bolivia. The city is the administrative capital of Madre de Dios region.
To be found near Manu National Park, Bahuaja Sonene National Park, Tambopata National Reserve. Puerto Maldonado is the ideal starting point for exploring the Amazon rain forest or raids by boat on canals, rivers and lakes located in the lush jungle.
To be found near Manu National Park, Bahuaja Sonene National Park, Tambopata National Reserve. Puerto Maldonado is the ideal starting point for exploring the Amazon rain forest or raids by boat on canals, rivers and lakes located in the lush jungle.
Titicaca Lake
Located in the high plateaus of the Andes at 3812 m altitude (the border between Peru and Bolivia), Lake Titicaca is the largest lake in South America (9710 Km2) navigable lake located at the highest elevation. Fueled by over 25 rivers, water from rainfall and melting snow on the slopes of mountains, Lake Titicaca communicate with Poopo by Raul Desaguadero.
The lake is tied legend which says that Inti - sun god sent here by Manco Capac and Mama Ocllo to start a new civilization and the place where Manco Capac and has stuck gold baton was called Cusco. Lake and the surrounding area is declared National Reserve. Navigation on the lake is made with traditional boats but totora cane and small motor boats.
Uros Islands on Lake Titicaca home to one of the oldest civilizations in the world, which keeps its traditions unchanged. The 42 islands are constructed of cane totora, an island life is 30 years. Taquille island situated in Lake Titicaca Peru offers a great view over the lake if you dare to climb the 600 steps up to the highest point of the island.
The lake is tied legend which says that Inti - sun god sent here by Manco Capac and Mama Ocllo to start a new civilization and the place where Manco Capac and has stuck gold baton was called Cusco. Lake and the surrounding area is declared National Reserve. Navigation on the lake is made with traditional boats but totora cane and small motor boats.
Uros Islands on Lake Titicaca home to one of the oldest civilizations in the world, which keeps its traditions unchanged. The 42 islands are constructed of cane totora, an island life is 30 years. Taquille island situated in Lake Titicaca Peru offers a great view over the lake if you dare to climb the 600 steps up to the highest point of the island.
Aguas Calientes
Aguas Calientes (Machupicchu Pueblo) is a small tourist town famous for its thermal baths. Aguas Calientes is the termination point for trains coming from Cusco and Ollantaytambo. The small village surrounded by mountains, built on the river Vilcanota that crosses Urubamba Valley is the nearest town which serves as access point to Machu Picchu.
Chivay
Chivay is a town in the Colca valley, capital of the Caylloma province in the Arequipa region, Peru. Located at about 12,000 ft above sea level, it lies upstream of the renowned Colca Canyon. It has a central town square and an active market. Ten kilometers to the east, and 1,500 meters above the town of Chivay lies the Chivay obsidian source. Chivay market Thermal springs are located 3 km from town, a number of heated pools have been constructed. A stone "Inca" bridge crosses the Colca River ravine, just to the north of the town. The town is a popular staging point for tourists visiting Condor Cross or Cruz Del Condor, where condors can be seen catching thermal uplifts a few kilometers downstream.
El Misti Volcano
El Misti, also known as Guagua Putina is a stratovolcano located in southern Peru near the city of Arequipa. With its seasonally snow-capped, symmetrical cone, El Misti stands at 5,822 metres above sea level and lies between the mountain Chachani (6,075 m) and the volcano Pichu Pichu (5,669 m). Its last eruption was in 1985. El Misti has three concentric craters. In the inner crater fumarole activity can be seen. Near the inner crater six Inca mummies and rare Inca artifacts were found in 1998 during a month-long excavation directed by the archaeologists Johan Reinhard and Jose Antonio Chavez. These findings are currently stored at the Museo de Santuarios Andinos in Arequipa.
Ica
Located on the south coast of Peru, the river of the same name, the city of Ica was founded in 1563 by conquistadors Geronimo Luis de Cabrera. Ica is located near a desert area, attractive for its novelty oasis, the area is the cradle of Pre-Columbian Nasca Ica and Paracas. Two blocks from the Ica is famous Nazca Drawings - obscure mysteries of mankind. Other attractions that can go to the ICA are: Paracas National Reserve, The Candelabrum; beaches: La Mina, Lagunillas and El Rasponi; Melchorita sanctuary. Ica is known as the famous drink Pisco is produced here since the XVI century.
Inca Trail
Inca road system that crosses the Andes mountains between Quito, the present capital of Ecuador and Santiago de Chile, passing over heights of 5,000 m and having a central point of convergence as Cusco. The system is directed in the North - South and has many ramifications. The whole network was estimated at 40,000 km in length, surface area is huge.
La Raya
At Raya point of demarcation between Cusco and Puno is also the point of maximum altitude of the route between Cusco and Puno - 4355 m. The surroundings are marked by spectacular ridge of snowy mountains.
Lima
Founded by conquistador Francisco Pizarro in 1535, the city of Lima, called Kings City (La Ciudad de los Reyes) is located in the west of the country at the confluence of Chillon, Rimac and Lurin. The architecture is characterized by Peruvian metropolis a mix of styles, the perfect illustration of the various trends in historical periods of the city. The historical center still preserves buildings with balconies vicergatului period and the first years of the republic, for which was included in the UNESCO Heritage in 1988. Some of the Peruvian capital‘s main tourist landmarks are the Plaza de Armas (Plaza Mayor - the historic center that is important monuments including a fountain and bronze, dated 1650), Cathedral (dating from 1564, is famous for the chapel of ivory style Baroque - The sarcophagus Imaculada and Francisco Pizarro - conqueror of Peru), Monastery of San Francisco, Government Palace, the Palace of the Archdiocese, the National Museum of Archeology, Anthropology and History, Gold Museum, Larco Herrera Museum, in contrast with the colonial architecture of the city, there have developed new residential areas, modern Miraflores districts, Isidro, Barranco. The town is located near the archaeological site Huaca Pucclana (Julian) made of millions of bricks, former site of worship of the god Pachacamac.
Ollantaytambo
Located on the river Patakancha at its confluence with the River Urubamba, Ollantaytambo is located about 60 km away from Cusco. During the prosperity of Ollantaytambo Inca civilization was used as a residence by the Inca leader Pachacuti. During Spanish colonization Yupanqui Manco Inca fortress city transformed. Ollantaytambo is a starting point for Inca Trail and to the objectives Urubamba Valley, rich in historical artifacts. Terraces are found near the town of Pumatallis, 6 Monolit wall of deposits yet, the careers Kachiqhata where necessary building stone is extracted, strongholds of Choquequillca.
Pacaymayo
Point of camping on the route Inca Trail, Pacaymayo Valley is situated at an altitude of 3600 m near passers Abra Runkurakay (3970 m), in an area of the rain forest of altitude, habitat of many species of birds but the bear Andean - Bear glasses (Tremarctus ornatus). Nearby there are the sites Sayacmarka and Phuyupatamarka.
Puno
Puno is located at 388 km away from Cusco in the south east, between the shores of Lake Titicaca and a mountain range that guards the city. Established in 1668 by Viceroy Pedro Antonio Fernandez as the capital of the province Paucarcolla named San Juan Bautista de Puno, the name was later changed to San Carlos de Puno, in honor of King Charles II of Spain. The city has many churches and buildings dating from the colonial period and is known as the folklore capital of the country.
Trujillo
Located in the north west of the country, Trujillo is the second largest city in Peru and the provincial capital of Liberdade. The city found near river Mocha was founded in 1534 by Diego de Almagro, Trujillo named him being given by the native town of conquistadors Francisco Pizarro. The city still retains its charm colonial past through its many high buildings near Central Plaza de Armas. The area houses many artifacts of the Mochi and Chimu civilizations, the city Chan Chan - built entirely of clay; sites: Huaca del Sol, Huaca de la Luna and El Brujo. Trujillo is also found in a university founded in 1824 by Simon Bolivar.
Urubamba
Urubamba river valley town is positioned between Pisac and Ollantaytambo. The area was favorable development Inca culture is good for agriculture and natural resources due to the rich. Can admire the whole valley more Inca ruins, and terraces used for agriculture but also portions of the Incas Inca Trail (Inca road system that crosses the Andes Mountains of Ecuador Quito between the current and the capital of Chile, Santiago, passing over heights of 5000 m and with the central point of convergence Cusco).
Wayllabamba
Wayllabamba (Huallabamba) translated from the Quechua dialect means grass, name influenced by the type of vegetation plateau dominated by alpine herbs. Wayllabamba is a small community located in a depression on top of which is revealed in all its greatness Vilcanota Peak and on the opposite side across the River Urubamaba even imperionant rises towering Veronica Peak (5832 m). The area is impressive with the variety and richness of flora and fauna.
Winaywayna
Been near passage Abra Phuyupatamarca (3700 m), Winaywayna (2650 m) is an imperionant archaeological site made up of three distinct areas: an area composed of terraces once for agriculture, the construction of religious and urban area. Interesting are here and endowments made for the capture and retention of water: wells and retention basins. The area is impressive and the view provided by the Urubamba Valley.
