Have you ever stopped to think about the magnificent photos you will have of your honeymoon in Peru? As adventurous as it is romantic, the destinations in Peru are excellent for those photos with beautiful landscapes in the background, starting a life together in style.
A destination on the rise like this is desired by tourists from all over the world and is at the top of the list of places to visit for Americans. You will witness incredible places, inspiring landscapes, and very romantic moments. It will be the perfect day to enjoy with your love.
We can highlight 4 destinations, among many in Peru, for you to enjoy your honeymoon:
We can highlight 4 destinations, among many in Peru, for you to enjoy your honeymoon:
Lima – It is the capital and the first place where you will arrive to discover the rest of Peru. It is a city rich in beautiful architectural buildings, museums, and squares. It is where the most renowned restaurants are located (it is not for nothing that it is considered the Gastronomic Capital of Latin America), perfect for romantic candlelight dinners.
Cusco – It is the most important tourist center in Peru. The city of Cusco is famous for preserving culture in archaeological sites and museums of Inca ruins. It will be the opportunity to visit incredible archaeological complexes such as Ollantaytambo, Moray, and others, perfect places to take beautiful photos together.
Sacred Valley of the Incas – The Romantic Honeymoon in the middle of the Sacred Valley will be a memorable experience. It will be the opportunity to discover remote and sacred places for the Inca civilization, in scenarios worthy of Hollywood movies.
Aguas Calientes (hot springs) – It is the main access to the Machu Picchu mountains, a small and peaceful village that is worth spending a day in a luxury hotel to enjoy moments of relaxation in spas.
After knowing just a few special cities to live your honeymoon in Peru, you will have even more reasons to be in this country, celebrating love on such a remarkable date. Now, let’s go to the 8 reasons, the number that symbolizes FREEDOM, to choose Peru as your honeymoon destination:
1. Accomplish a Dream
Perhaps this is the main reason. It’s hard to find a person who doesn’t dream of visiting Machu Picchu, and if it’s a couple, then even better. The old mountain is there, very exuberant for your contemplation, and is the perfect place to learn more about the rich history of the Inca civilization.
The place is 2,400 meters above sea level, and in addition to the beautiful view of the two main mountains, Huayna Picchu and Machu Picchu, it preserves the Temples of the Sun and the Condor, places of greatest religious focus for the Incas. It is also where the Manuel Chávez Ballon Museum is located, also known as the Machu Picchu Museum, where they keep objects, jewelry, and original pieces from the Inca period, built precisely to expose the history of the Incas.
2. Distance makes a unique destination
Not so often do people realize that Peru is located in a special part of the world, like a South American country, which is the kind of destination that isn’t so easy to land, and almost impossible to repeat. It makes the experience unique.
3. Language isn’t a barrier
Many tourism service providers, in case, visit main touristic centers, hotels, restaurants, etc. People speak English fluently. such as the guides and collaborations of Viagens Machu Picchu, for example, providing better knowledge of the entire script and stories throughout the trip. In case you are learning Spanish, a trip to Peru is a good way to practice and improve your skills. Peruvians are quite open to helping people with it, no doubt.
4. Don’t need a visa
Most countries do not require a visa to enter Peru and do not have to enter Peru with a lot of bureaucracy. In case your country needs it, the requirements to apply are so simple, Peruvian Authorities help you a lot to get yours ASAP, then is no excuse to come to Peru. If you have any doubt, please contact us, our team is here to help you.
5. Activities to perform
This is a geographically eclectic country, with possibilities for activities on the coast, in the jungle, and the mountains. All with good opportunities to know amazing places and have very romantic moments for two. From knowing the Plaza de Armas of each city, usually very harmonious and romantic for walks holding hands, to visits to a multitude of museums, convents, and churches with a lot of history to be told.
Pass by the many archaeological sites and cities such as Pisac, Ollantaytambo, or Huaca Pucllana, observing the customs, clothing, typical foods, and culture of remote places.
It is also an ideal country for romantic adventures, considering trails that will be full of ascents and descents, climbs, and even a certain degree of difficulty, but that will be rewarding when experiencing the trails of the Huascarán National Park, in Huaraz, or the main Peruvian trails: Inca Trail, Salkantay Trail, Mountain Trail 7 Colors; discover the famous Route of the Sun or the Colca Canyon; and sail on the highest lake in the world, Lake Titicaca.
See here some Travel Packages to Peru.
6. Gastronomy on the rise
Peruvian gastronomy has conquered the world, and the capital, Lima, has the best restaurants in Peru, some even listed in the famous Michelin Guide, with renowned chefs. The concept of dishes in the country is at the highest level, showing the world that its delights are truly mouthwatering.
Among these delights, you and your love will be able to taste the famous Ceviche, strips of raw fish, marinated in lemon juice, which can be mixed with other ingredients. There is also the guy, roasted or fried guinea pig, served with ají and beetroot sauce. And, straight from the Peruvian jungles, the Juanes, which are made with rice, chicken, olives, and other ingredients, are mixed and wrapped in banana leaves, forming a small bag for cooking.
The honeymoon is the best opportunity in Peru to enjoy these delicious dishes, candlelight dinners, romantic music, and an exchange of glances.
7. Peruvian Chocolate
Now considered in 2017 as the best chocolate in the world, winning this award at the Salon du Chocolat in London, Peruvian chocolate is displacing the famous Swiss chocolates. This chocolate is of “chuncho” origin, made with 70% pure cocoa from the Apurimac, Ene, and Mantaro River Valley in Peru.
Chocolate is a very appreciated food in the world, and it has the property that it releases mood-altering substances, such as serotonin and endorphin, into the body, which makes a person happier. Is there a better ingredient than this, to enjoy in the middle of the honeymoon? ¡Just experimenting!
8. Navigate through the Peruvian amazon river in a Luxury Cruise
Sounds very exciting, isn’t it? Get the Honeymoon through the longest and widest river in the world. Unique experience going across the amazon rainforest, with everything included in the five-star Aria Amazon. Wake up to the sound of the jungle; birds, monkeys, the rain, river, etc.
Bonus
If you have the help of Viagens Machu Picchu in this special moment of celebration for two, it will be even more pleasurable, enjoying special honeymoon packages for the most passionate couples.
With private or group packages, couples will receive special and luxurious pampering, with a luxury place and special decor in the suite. Some packages also include romantic lunches or dinners on the luxury train that goes from Cusco to Aguas Calientes to visit Machu Picchu.
When opting for a private package, the couple wins a photo shoot with an exclusive photographer, who will accompany them on city tours and tours through the Sacred Valley of the Incas, to record beautiful professional photos.
In Machu Picchu, regardless of the type of package chosen, the couple wins a private tour, with a specialized guide who speaks English, accompanying and telling the stories of this important tourist spot in Peru.
With Viagens Machu Picchu you will have a smooth trip with safety and comfort. Contact us. We have package options for Peru and Machu Picchu.