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Travel to Peru - Andes, Amazon and Ancient Civilisations

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Boasting no less than ten UNESCO World Heritage sites, and ranking amongst the world's top eight nations in terms of biodiversity, Peru is a land of contrasts, a country brimming with culture, legend, folklore and fascination. From the dryness of the Atacama Desert, to the frozen ice capped peaks of the Andes, across the waters of Lake Titicaca, to the rainforests of the Amazon Basin, scattered remnants of ancient civilisations bring the incredible history of Latin America alive.

With over 1,700 birds, 400 species of mammals, 300 reptiles, and 50,000 plants registered to date, 14% of Peru is designated as Protected Natural Areas. The country is teeming with historical sites, from the ancient fortress of Kuelap to the mysterious Nasca lines – giant geoglyphs including a spider, monkey and hummingbird – indelibly etched into the Peruvian desert, only truly visible from the air. But without doubt, the jewel in Peru’s crown is the legendary Machu Picchu, which in 2007 was voted one of the new Seven Wonders of the World.

Travellers looking for activity and adventure find it all in a holiday to Peru. The snow-capped peaks of the Andes soar to over 6,000 metres and contain remote valleys, picturesque villages, over 15,000 lakes and the world’s deepest canyons. Ideal for trekking, mountain biking and climbing, this range also offers wonderful opportunities for whitewater rafting, hang-gliding and parascending. The coast is ideal for surfing, windsurfing, sandboarding, fishing and scuba diving. There is also excellent fishing to be had in the Amazon jungle, which is a birdwatcher’s paradise.

Don’t miss out on the national drink, the delicious Pisco Sour, made with a white grape brandy.

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Peru Reviews

Peru: hello

Posted on:: Thursday, 18th November 2010
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all information is exelent¡¡ congratulations¡¡¡

Posted by:: cuscohotels51
Posted at:: 17:36

Peru: INCA TRAIL

Posted on:: Tuesday, 20th July 2010
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INCA TRAIL
Inca trail is the most knowable tour in south America and Puma's Adventures agency is specialist operating the Inca Trail and offers adventure Tours in Peru to visit and enjoy Cusco and Machu Picchu, with a select group of professionals in tourism who by several years come working to give a service of quality in adventures tours getting a happy trekkers in the different tours like Salkantay, Lares valley, Choquequirau, Ausangate. The most knowable trek in Cusco is the Inca trail to Machu Picchu but there are just 500 availability spaces each day it means that for your reservations you need to check the availability for Inca trail.

Inca trail Our tours in Cusco are based on the beauty of Cusco, its environs and Machu Picchu; we are specialists in the following tours:

INCA TRAIL TO MACHU PICCHU
ITS VERY NICE!!!! =)
I LOVE CUSCO!!

URATION: 4 days / 3 nights.
SEASON: From January / to December 2009 Except February
DEPARTURE: Daily
PRICE PER PERSON: ADULT US$420
STUDENTS AND KIDS UNDER 12 YEARS OLD**: US$390
RETURN : Back Packer Train
http://www.inka-trail.net/

Posted by:: incatrail0999
Posted at:: 18:54

Peru: TRAVEL PERU

Posted on:: Tuesday, 20th July 2010
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TRAVEL PERU

Travel Peru has been providing guests with unforgettable adventure, cultural, Ecological and special interest tours in Peru: Tierra Inka. We have spearheaded tourism into many rural areas, exploring ancient trails and uncharted rivers among some of the most fantastic and varied natural landscapes in this part of the world: Machu Picchu, Inka Trail or Inca Trail, Cultural Tours... and more

Our achievements have been made possible thanks to the extraordinary support of our personnel, a well assembled team of permanently trained professionals, identified with our company goals and clients' preferences.

Travel Peru: Outgoing Tourist Department
The permanent challenge of globalization in the present business environment demands from us not only the need to take good care of the every day detail of your trip, but also to optimize your time and investment, reducing unnecessary costs.
Our highly competent travel consultants are interconnected to the most modern reservations systems in the world...

This permits us to advise you on your business and pleasure trips with the most updated and precise information. Travel Peru.

All the facts and tips about Travel Peru we suggest you know before making your trip to Peru. Exchange rates, health services, security, embassies, customs, emergencies, medical assistance... Peru is a friendly country, but, as anywhere else, precautions are always important to take. Let´s help you to find out how you can visit Peru without taking any undue risks!

Incoming Tourist Department

http://www.tierrainka.net

Posted by:: travelperu09
Posted at:: 18:14

Peru: TRAVEL TO SALKANTAY

Posted on:: Tuesday, 20th July 2010
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SALKANTAY :D

SALKANTAY: The mountains of the Cordillera Vilcabamba rise to form a ragged chain between the regions' two great rivers; Urubamba and Apurimac. Along the cordillera's northern side, massive snow peaks collide with lush tropical rain forests.

SALKANTAY LOCATED
Located northwest of Cusco, Nevado de Salkantay, the cordillera's tallest peak, is at the eastern end of the chain and rises to 6271 meters above sea level. "Salkantay" means 'Savage Mountain' which may refer to the swirling clouds that rise up from the jungle lowlands and engulf the peak.

SALKANTAY TO MACHU PICCHU
Salkantay to Machu Picchu trek normally takes 7 days and has become popular with trekkers wanting to combine a quieter less trodden route with a visit to the Inca ruins of Machu Picchu. For the first 4 days you will be surrounded with magnificent scenery and rarely see other groups of trekkers. On the fifth day you join up with Inca Trail at Wayllabamba and continue to Machu Picchu arriving early on day 7.
http://www.latikasalkantay.com/

Posted by:: salkantay09
Posted at:: 17:21

Peru: Unforgettable!

Posted on:: Sunday, 30th September 2007
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The moment when, tired, wet and exhausted, we staggered to the top of the Sun Gate having walked part of the Inca Trail, and saw Machu Picchu spread out below us - just as we had always pictured it. The rain stopped, the sky cleared and the atmosphere was heightened by the whisps of cloud on and around the distant mountain tops. It was a moment without price!

Posted by:: CliveVal
Posted at:: 16:40