Peru is a really diverse country. It has a huge variety of landscapes. From the snow-covered #Andes, which reach heights of over 6,000 meters, to the lovely Pacific coast with awesome beaches to the sultry #Amazon region in the east and the barren Altiplano highlands in the southeast, almost every nature lover will find a place in #Peru. Moreover, todays Peru once was the home of the legendary #Inca culture. Praise the sun god! 

Here are some of our highlights: 

Lima

Lima is the capital of modern Peru and by far the biggest city of the country. If you visit Peru by plane, you will probably start your journey right here. If you want to stay a few days in Lima to plan your trip, try to get a hotel in a district close to the famous #Malecón, the promenade above the cliffs. You will have an awesome view over the Pacific Ocean and the skyline of #Lima. Why not start your Peru journey by exploring the coastal strip by bike, there are rentals everywhere!

Titicaca-See

The Lake #Titicaca is known as the birthplace of the ancient Inca culture and is located on the Altplano plateau in the famous Andes. The spectacular lake is divided into a western part, which belongs to Peru and an eastern part, which belongs to Bolivia. It is the largest freshwater lake in all of South America. Lake Titicaca is the habitat of a number of rare and almost extinct animals which can only survive in the surroundings of this lake.

Experience the culture of the Incas at #Amantani, a small island within the Lake which has two famous peaks called #Pachatata (Father Earth) and #Pachamama (Mother Earth) with buildings built by the old Incas…and there are Alpacas here!

Taquile is another idyllic island in the heart of the beautiful blue Lake Titicaca. In the 1930s Taquile was the Alcatraz of Peru, as it was used as a prison island. Later in 1939 the Taquileños bought it back and own it up to this point. The island has no police station and tourism is strictly regulated. There are no hotels or hostels to be found. Note that cats and dogs are strictly forbidden on this island as they are seen as a delicacy!

Cusco

Cusco once was the ritual, political and cultural centre of the #Inca empire and you can feel the spirit of the old Inkas even today. Legends say the Inca temples of this city were built with pure gold and silver which was robbed by the Spanish invaders. This city is so full of fascinating history and old Inca buildings.

Such as the Puka Pukara Archeological Complex. This ancient military fort is made of large red stone walls, terraces, and staircases and was part of the Inca city‘s defense. The stones are changing their colour when the sun goes down and present you a breathtaking play of nature.

Tambomachay

Tambomachay, the Bath of the Incas, is an ancient water sanctuary about eight kilometers north of #Cuzco and a masterpiece of Inca technology. Water flows in channels over four terraced levels and several trapezoidal niches have been preserved in the masonry as well as water channels and pools.

It is said to have served as a recreation and hunting area for the Incas and as part of the defensive fortifications around Cusco.

An old legend says about the effect of the three small watercourses: If you drink from the lower right, you will get younger, if you drink from the lower left, you will have twins and the upper watercourse will have a blessing effect. Which one would you choose?

Urubamba-Valley

The Sacred Valley of the Incas, the #UrubambaValley. The altitude, together with its constantly high temperature and mild climate make this valley is the most #fertile in all of Peru. Along the Urubamba River, the Incas built an agricultural center and cultivated many crops to feed their people. You will find ruins of old Inca buildings everywhere around in this green oasis.

A bit further in Pisac you will find the remains of ancient sanctuaries and terraced farmland that has been kept fertile for centuries by excellent Inca irrigation systems. Explore the picturesque area during a walk through the tunnels, terraces, temples and tombs. Merchants meet regularly in the village centre and offer a variety of food and handcrafted products at the market.