Land of the Incas
Peru is a country in South America that’s home to a section of Amazon rainforest and Machu Picchu, an ancient Incan city high in the Andes mountains. The region around Machu Picchu, including the Sacred Valley, Inca Trail and colonial city of Cusco, is rich in archaeological sites. On Peru’s arid Pacific coast is Lima, the capital, with a preserved colonial center and important collections of pre-Columbian art.
Population: 32.16 million
Capital: Lima
Currency: Sol (PEN)
Official languages: Spanish
Different ways to move around: Local buses are slow and very crowded, taxis are everywhere, long-distance buses offer a good service, hitchhiking is common.
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You must be the change you wish to see in the world. ~ Gandhi
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Peru attractions
Iquitos town
The city cannot be reached by road. The only way to get to Iquitos is by planeor boat. From Lima,
Santa Cruz Trek
To get to the trailhead of Santa Cruz trek, you need to get to the town of Huaraz, which lies
Laguna 69
You can easily get to Laguna 69 by public transport. The best option is to book an overnight bus from
Machu Picchu
First you have to reach Aguas Caliente. You can get there from Cusco by train or on foot. From Aguas
Paracas National Reserve
You can get to paracas national reserve by bus from Lima. It is approximately 4 hours drive.
Ballestas Island
The only way to visit Ballestas islands is to hire one of many local companies who sell their boat tours
Misti Volcano
The easiest way to get to the volcano is with a operated tour guide. They pick you up at your
Canyon Del Colca
From the main plaza in Chivay, you can take a bus to get to Canyon Del Colca for a 2
City of Puno
The easiest way to get to Puno is by plane from Lima, Arequipa or Cusco to Juliaca. From there take
Huacachina Oasis
If you don’t have your own vehicle, the best way to get to Huacachina is by Peru Hop private bus
Rainbow Mountain
The easiest way to get to the rainbow mountains is from Cusco with a tour operator for a full day
Gocta Waterfalls
The easiest way to get to the waterfall is to fly to the city of Jaen from Lima, then it
Humantay Lake
From Cusco, you can hire a taxi or a rental car and go on your own to the national park
