Peru is a country in South America, situated on the western side of that continent, facing the South Pacific Ocean and part of the Andes mountain range that runs the length of South America. Peru is a country that has a diversity and wealth not common in the world. The main attractions are their archaeological patrimony of pre-Columbian cultures and the hub of the Inca's empire, their gastronomy, their colonial architecture and their natural resources (a paradise for ecological tourism).
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| Machu Picchu, Peru |
There is a Peru for everyone who wants to enjoy vacations. Peru is one of 10 mega-diverse countries of the world, with hundreds of endemic species of flora and fauna; a paradise for bird watching and orchid spotting, or the exploration of remote and mythical natural landscapes, some still pristine virgin lands teeming with life. Some places which are not to be missed include:
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| Red howler monkey, Manu National Park, Peru |
Manu National park: It hosts one of the greatest concentrations of life on the planet, with record numbers of birds (over 800 species), mammals (200 species) and plants, including orchids and giant trees.
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| Lake Titicaca, Peru |
Lake Titicaca: The National Reserve of Titicaca (RNT) is located on the continental waters of Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world. Wild flora and fauna from Lake Titicaca is preserved in the area. The reserve also contributes to the socio-economic development of the region and maintaining alive the traditional cultures of the people that inhabit the area. The reserve protects the lake's great biological diversity, whose most representative species are birds, including the Titicaca duck, and the famous giant Titicaca frog, known as kelli or huankele.
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| Colca Canyon, Peru |
Colca Canyon: It is one of the deepest canyons on earth, with a depth of over 3,400 meters at its lowest point, from where the spectacular flight of the Andean condor can be witnessed.
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| Llanganuco Lagoon, Peru |
Llanganuco Lagoon: It is of glacier origin, the lagoon stretches along the valley formed by the Huandoy and Huascarán mountains of the Cordillera Blanca (White Mountain Range). The lagoon is part of the Huascarán National Park and the Huascarán Biosphere Reserve.
Living Culture: Festivities, customs and traditions that reflect the social and cultural fusion, are still alive. "Danza de Tijeras" (Scissors dance) A colorful and risky sequence of jumps and dancing to the rhythm of a pair of scissors. Caballitos de totora (Reed crafts), dating back to the Mochica culture, they are still used by local fishermen as a work tool.
Living Culture: Festivities, customs and traditions that reflect the social and cultural fusion, are still alive. "Danza de Tijeras" (Scissors dance) A colorful and risky sequence of jumps and dancing to the rhythm of a pair of scissors. Caballitos de totora (Reed crafts), dating back to the Mochica culture, they are still used by local fishermen as a work tool.
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| Weavers of Taquile, Peru |
Weavers of Taquile island: Lake Titicaca still upholds this tradition that is done equally by men, women and children, and who produce some of the country's finest textiles.
Peru is versatile, and its geography proves it to be the perfect place for adventure. A warm desert coast, an imposing mountain range and a lush jungle invite you to enjoy all kinds of extreme experiences and adventures including hiking in the mountains, sand boarding on coastal dunes, and canoeing in rivers or trekking the Inca Trail.
Peru has sophisticated escapes and attractions to seaside spas; luxury tours through the jungle and mountains, or sumptuous retreats at boutique hotels in some of the most impressive and luxurious destinations in the world. There are five-star hotels on the shores of lake.
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Peru is versatile, and its geography proves it to be the perfect place for adventure. A warm desert coast, an imposing mountain range and a lush jungle invite you to enjoy all kinds of extreme experiences and adventures including hiking in the mountains, sand boarding on coastal dunes, and canoeing in rivers or trekking the Inca Trail.
Peru has sophisticated escapes and attractions to seaside spas; luxury tours through the jungle and mountains, or sumptuous retreats at boutique hotels in some of the most impressive and luxurious destinations in the world. There are five-star hotels on the shores of lake.
Visit for Peru Travel Packages and another International Holiday Packages: http://www.mastholiday.com/