7 beautiful places not to be missed when coming to Peru

Machu Picchu

Perched high in the mountains, shrouded in mist, Machu Picchu, the ancient Inca capital, is a natural wonder of the world, and is one of Peru’s top tourist destinations. The classic Inca masterpiece, made of dry-stone walls without mortar, is so perfectly constructed that you can’t even fit a knife blade between the stones. Whether you take the train from Cusco or challenge yourself to walk the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, you’ll feel the atmosphere here.

Machu Picchu

Cusco and the Sacred Valley

Coming to Peru, you cannot miss the opportunity to explore the beautiful city of Cusco, nestled against the majestic Andes, the city is used mainly as a gateway to visit one of the seven natural wonders of the world. Cusco is actually located at a higher altitude than Machu Picchu with the air being quite thin, the cobblestone streets around Cusco show that this is a city rich in history.

Sacred Valley

This place is a unique combination of Spanish and Inca Empire architecture with famous landmarks such as Santo Domingo Church, Plaza de Armas, Puca-pucara ruins, Tambomachay and Sacsayhuaman fortress. Do not forget to continue your excursion to the Sacred Valley, a wild beauty with mountain ranges, valleys and lakes interwoven with dense forests, as if taking visitors back to ancient prehistoric times.

Lake Titicaca

For many South American cultures, Lake Titicaca is considered a sacred place and the central location of the legendary Inca figures. Lake Titicaca is located on the border of Bolivia and Peru, in the Andes Mountains at an altitude of 3,810 m above sea level. It is the highest lake in the world and the largest freshwater lake in South America by volume.

Lake Titicaca

The Andean Explorer – the train that travels between Cusco (the capital of the Inca Empire) and Puno – located on the shores of Lake Titicaca is considered one of the largest train journeys in the world with a travel time of 10 hours or more. However, the journey to explore Lake Titicaca will be an opportunity for you not only to admire the spectacular scenery of South American nature but also to discover the mysterious legends of the lake.

Arequipa

Arequipa is known as the “white city” because of its unique architecture. Most of the architecture and buildings here are built from white stone taken from the volcano surrounding the city, and that is also the reason why it is recognized by Unesco as a World Heritage Site. As the second largest city in Peru after the capital Lima, from above Arequipa appears like a wonderful and majestic natural picture when nestled in the heart of 3 towering volcanoes Chachani, Misti and Pichu Pichu.

Colca Canyon

Colca Canyon is a canyon of the Colca River, in the Andes Mountains in southern Peru, 160 km north of the city of Arequira, is one of the popular tourist destinations in Peru. With a depth of 4,160 meters, much deeper than the Grand Canyon in Arizona, USA (1,600 meters), Colca Canyon is said to be the deepest canyon in the world. Colca Canyon attracts tourists not only because of its vibrant culture, stunning landscapes and the Andean Condor bird, but also because of its historical fame with the domination of the Incas and Spain.

Colca Canyon

Amazon River

Coming to the tropical jungle is one of the most memorable experiences that you should do on your journey to Peru. The Amazon River originates in the Andes in Peru, and flows east and then turns north to reach the South American continent. It is a very peaceful scene here when every evening you can watch the stars, listen to the frogs croaking, see the lively crocodiles swimming across the tropical forests or meet the Indian tribes calling the monkeys. The river winds through the dense jungle, to take visitors to the journey to discover the beauty of Iquitos and Puerto Maldonado, the seemingly endless discoveries of the forest and the sea.

Huacachina

Huacachina

If you want to have new experiences and feelings, Huacachina will be the ideal choice for tourists. Huacachina is a village located in southern Peru near Inca, a small oasis town built around a natural lake and surrounded by towering sand dunes. Coming to Huacachina, you will be able to participate in interesting recreational activities here including sandboarding and exploring the sand dunes on small cars. From here, you can also easily travel to Nazca and Paracas or other popular tourist destinations.

Some experiences of traveling to Peru:

- Weather:Summer in Peru usually lasts from January to April, winter from June to October. The rainy season usually starts from October to April of the following year, most concentrated from January to March. You can travel to Peru all year round, but the best time is from May to August. The weather is quite cool at this time, the daytime temperature is not too high, the night time is not too low and there is little rain.

- Vehicle:There are currently no direct flights from Vietnam to Peru, but several transit stops are required with relatively long flight times, so it is recommended to combine a visit to Peru with some other South American countries.

-Cuisine:famous dishes such as Causa, Ceviche, Quinoa Salad and two drinks Pisco Sour and Algarrobina. In addition, there is now a Vietnamese restaurant serving Vietnamese dishes in Peru.

- Currency:Although Peru still accepts Mastercard, in reality, cash is still preferred for purchases and it is best to exchange it for small 20 USD bills.

-Health:Because Cusco is located at an altitude of about 3,400m above sea level, visitors may experience altitude sickness. To limit this, on the first day in Cusco, visitors should rest, drink plenty of water, and avoid alcoholic beverages.

- Entertainment: Tourists traveling to Peru in June can combine exploring the Inti Raymi festival. Held annually on June 24 in Cusco city to honor the Sun God, the festival lasts for a week. During the day, there are many activities such as displays, exhibitions, dancing, singing on the streets. In the evening, many live music shows are performed for free in Plaza de Armas to serve the local people.

-When entering Peru, visitors are NOT allowed to bring vegetables and food into this country. Violations will result in heavy fines.

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