Visiting Peru means being enchanted by its landscapes, culture, history, flavors, and the friendliness of the local population. But if you are still not convinced to embark on an incredible adventure in the millenary country of the Incas, we have separated 6 remarkable reasons to visit Peru and we are sure that, after reading this blog, you will be tempted to buy a ticket to this so single.
1- Machu Picchu
The lost city of the Inca empire is one of Peru’s main tourist attractions, bringing thousands of guests to the country every year. But no wonder: the place is one of the 7 Wonders of the Modern World and was declared a Cultural and Natural Heritage of Humanity in 1983.
In addition, of course, to all the history surrounding its construction, the place is full of culture and teachings. of the ancient and important Inca civilization. It is impossible to visit it and not feel the energy that overflows in the environment of the sacred valley ruins and not be impressed by the architectural and agricultural techniques used by pre-Columbian people.
2- Natural beauties
But of course, it is important to say, tourism in Peru goes far beyond Machu Picchu. The country is an excellent destination for those who enjoy contact with nature, adventures, and sports. The national reserve of Huascaran, located in Ancash, for example, reserves snowy mountains, lagoons of indescribable colors, glaciers, valleys, and much more. An exuberant nature, which fills the eyes of visitors, in a setting that does not seem to be real.
Each region of the country has its own beauty and richness. On the coast, the visitor has the opportunity to glimpse the Pacific Ocean, which blends in with a desert landscape. In the jungle, the opportunity to experience life in abundance and the immensity of the Amazon rainforest, and in the Andes, in the mountainous area, to experience the beauty of extreme nature, low temperatures, and high altitudes.
In short, natural beauty is not lacking here.
3. Peruvian Cuisine
Among so many attractions, one that deserves to be highlighted, without a doubt, is typical Peruvian cuisine. Did you know that Peru was elected 6 times as the Best Gastronomic Destination in the World? Did you know that Lima is considered the Gastronomic Capital of South America? And that Lima also has 3 of the 50 best restaurants in the world? Impressive isn’t it?!
This is one of the main reasons, in our opinion, to visit Peru. Because, through the country’s food, you connect directly with the local culture, customs, production, and agriculture, and it is even possible to understand part of the people’s history through the dishes. The flavors here are unique and many of the ingredients are typical, found only in certain regions of Peru. Mixing this with oriental, Spanish, and African influences. When visiting Peru, be sure to try the famous Ceviche, Lomo Saltado, Ají de Galinha, Arroz com Mariscos and Cuy – a kind of guinea pig.
4. Attractions for all tastes
Because it is so rich and so diverse, Peru has attractions for all types of travelers, from the most adventurous, who seek contact with nature and extreme sports, to those who enjoy luxury and comfort, with incredible accommodation options. and refined, passing through large urban centers such as Lima and Arequipa.
For history lovers, attractions such as museums, archaeological sites, colonial-era architecture… And for those who are passionate about gastronomy, in Peru, you will find amazing gastronomic tours, which include classes with renowned Peruvian chefs, and also have the opportunity to taste the delights of some of the best restaurants in the world. Anyway, they are tours for those who travel with family, with friends and even alone. For all tastes and styles. Wonderful!
5. Facilities for everyone
It’s close, doesn’t require much bureaucracy to enter, the native language is Spanish and the price is affordable, according to viatravelers.com, Lima is considered the South American cheapest destination. That is, it is perfect for every travel lover. Let’s add that is possible to find flights for $ 107.
Flights to Lima, departing from Miami, take an average of 7 hours, and, for American citizens to enter the country, no visa is required, only with the passport, in good condition, and with less than 6 months available, it is already possible to enter. Spanish, is the local language in Peru, however, especially in tourist places, everyone will communicate in English, even if we keep our Spanish accent you will hardly miss any information. And finally, the value of the soles, the Peruvian local currency. Currently, the US dollar is worth almost 4 times.
If you are planning to come from Europe, it’s possible to find cheap flights from Madrid, Barcelona, and Amsterdam, nonstop, from € 407. In the case of Asia and Australia, there are options as well departing from Seoul and Sydney from $ 646.
6- Impressive places
In addition to all that has already been said, Peru has some places with impressive features and mysterious histories. The Nazca Lines, for example, are huge figures made a long time ago, but to this day, no one knows for sure what their use is. Many believe they may have been used as a huge astronomical calendar, others that they were made for religious rituals. When flying over the Nazca Lines, the visitor observes figures such as hummingbirds, monkeys, astronauts, and spiders, among others.
Another place worth mentioning is Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world, standing at almost 4,000 meters above sea level. Bordering Bolivia, it is located in an area of approximately 8 thousand square kilometers, 190 km long. Is a great opportunity to walk through the floating islands.
In the Arequipa region, there is the Colca Canyon, one of the deepest in the world, at more than 3,000 meters deep. In this place, tourists have the chance to see up close one of the symbolic animals of the Peruvian Andes, the Condor, the largest bird in the world, its wingspan reaches 3.2 meters. Are you going to say you weren’t impressed with this data? For these and other reasons Peru is simply an incredible country.
We could cite several other reasons to travel to Peru, the list is practically endless. But with these 6, we hope we have convinced you to put the country on your travel list. We would be happy to introduce you to all these beauties and teach you about the history and culture of the people.
Viagens Machu Picchu is concerned with ensuring that you have quality services and always have a team ready to assist you in any situation. If you are interested, contact us and get to know our packages to Machu Picchu and many other destinations in Peru, or come build a tailor-made and quality itinerary for you!