Introduction Peru is the land of the

ancient Incas, an incredible

civilization that knew

dominate its rugged

geography and live in

harmony with the rivers, the

sun, the rain, the sea and the

Amazon, the mountains and

the dry cold of the Andes,

adapting to their

environment and survive

thanks to the beneficial fruits

of Pachamama. Lives tourism

in Peru and discover a variety

of worlds with sights,

sounds, colors and flavors;

travels through time to

ancient civilizations and

share with Peruvians its

cultural heritage. Enjoy

countless cities, destinations

and experiences.

Piura

Playas and endless summer:

Piura has streets illuminated by the sun permanent northern Peru . Tourism

in this city based on its resorts and beaches are favorites of surfers :

Mancora, Colan , Bodies , Vichayito , Cabo Blanco ( famous for hosting the

writer Ernest Hemingway ) and Lobitos . In this region we can find temples

and colonial villages and artisans as CHulucanas Catacaos . Also , you can

find gaps as The Huaringas miraculous . In Piura the largest arid territory of

Peru is : Sechura desert . Its fairs are party Ayabaca Captive Lord and

Easter Catacaos , characterized by a deep religious devotion.

Its cuisine is vast and varied . Piura is the land of eternal summer.

Location: Located in the north of Peru and north-east , it shares borders

with Ecuador . Most of its territory is on the coast ( desert ecosystems , dry

forest) ; and some localities in the highlands ( paramo forests and mist) .

Lambayeque

Kingdom of powerful lords:

Here lie important archaeological remains as pyramids and

administrative centers of the desert and surrounded by hot valleys. It is a

land of sovereigns who ruled for centuries northern Peru and returned

last: the Lord of Sipan. We also found other important archaeological

sites yet to be explored as Sican Túcume Chotuna; as well as museums

with priceless art collections.

Lambayeque also has beaches like Pimentel; Chaparrí nature and Forests

Pómac and has excellent food, a result of the genetic memory of his

people.

Location: On the north coast of Peru, although most of the department is

housed on the desert also has other ecosystems such as coastal dry forest

and Yungas.

Amazonas

Mysterious and Natural:

The Amazonas region in Peru is famous for its cloud forest, moor and

its microclimate privileged. Habitat orchids, Andean bears and cock of

the rocks. Archaeological sites with the enigma of Kuelap citadel

built between the Andes and the jungle. Mysterious tombs and

sarcophagi, heritage of an era where reigned the Chachapoyas culture.

Mansions and colonial balconies, scenic lakes and gigantic waterfalls:

Yumbilla and Gocta. A destination of endless options.

Location: North of Peru

Lima

Heritage:

To the north is the city of Caral , the oldest civilization in America , and to

the south is the Archaeological Complex of Pachacamac. Lima 's history

predates the colonial presence . The establishment of the viceregal city

became the main political and administrative center of South America.

During this period important temples , monasteries, mansions and balconies

were built. The advent of modernity not transformed the historic center ,

recognized as World Heritage .

Museums with great works of art , archaeological sites , beaches, boardwalk

, valleys, wildlife reserves , nightlife, the adrenaline of adventure sports and

fine dining give the capital of Peru, a authentic and makes tourism in Lima

a unique experience personality.

Location: On the west central coast of Peru , on the shores of the Pacific

Ocean

Ucayali

A trip to the Amazonian culture:

The first settlers who inhabited the area, which extends along the Ucayali

River and its tributaries were the Pano since 2000 BC about .. Many native

communities living in the Amazon without giving up the customs and

traditions of their ethnic groups now share their invaluable culture. With

landscapes bathed in rivers, where the falls are huge veils the mountains and

lakes become tame, diversity of flora and fauna of Ucayali constantly

amazes science.

Location: Central Selva of Peru (Amazonia) with three natural floors: low

forest, high forest and jungle.

Huancavelica

Fertile fields and lots of history:

Heart of the Andes dominated by two great cultures, Wari and

Chanca. Then transformed into military center for the Incas and

converted into Spanish city for the exploitation of silver and

mercury. Huancavelica has many faces and proudly displays in

archaeological sites, temples and houses of the village.

A past surrounded by a pleasant natural environment healthy

hot springs, fertile lands, lakes and glaciers.

Location: Central Sierra of Peru.

Arequipa

Master and volcanic

Arequipa is the city of ashlar (white stone), with destinations

such as glaciers, volcanoes Misti, deep canyons as Cotahuasi

and Colca, a renowned gastronomy, coves and beaches.

Seated between the coast and the southern highlands of Peru to

the Andes. Includes Ampato snowy peak (6,288 m), Chachani

(6,075 m) and Misti (5,825 m).

Tacna

Costa, valleys, and heroism:

It is a land of deserts and fertile valleys, between the coast and the

mountains that make for a unique landscape. His past goes back to

the cave paintings of the Caves Toquepala. Later in this land

important scenes of the Pacific War would take place. Its beaches

have calm waves. Its hot springs and lakes are located in the lower

part of the Andes.

His extensive vineyards produce wines of generosity and pisco

exports. Tacna is a national pride.

Location: Southwest of Peru, shares a border with Chile. Its territory

covers desert, volcanic and mountain areas.

Puno

Fiesta and captions Titicaca:

Is located on the Andean plateau, the city of Puno is dominated by

the presence of Lake Titicaca, Inca sacred and natural and artificial

populated islands of Peru instead. Puno has sites that attract tourists

every year with pre-Hispanic archaeological circular constructions

chullpas calls from your home. Their churches are characterized by a

marked colonial architecture. It is a people proud of their past

Quechua and Aymara folk tradition that overflows each year in

dances and rituals during the feast of the Candelaria.

Puno is legend, multicolor party, full of natural and artificial islands

Location: Located in the southern highlands of Peru, shares a border

with Bolivia. It has a basically flat relief because much of the

territory is on the plateau of Collao.

Cusco

Navel of the world:

Seductive, shocking and natural, whose history lives in the streets,

plazas, valleys and villages. The city of Cusco is a stunning example

of Incan engineering's high stone dominated and Choquequirao,

Sacsayhuaman, Kenko, Tambomachay, Ollantaytambo and Machu

Picchu (the Inca treasure built with the wisdom of the ancient

Peruvians in an ecological environment).

Fond scenic attractions as the Sacred Valley, with terraces worn by

mountains and picturesque villages where the past is part of this.

Cusco really is the navel of the world.

Located: Sierra Andes in southern Peru.

Getting to Peru is to travel through time and rediscover the

exciting life of the Incas, the Chanca, the Chachapoyas, the

Moche and Wari and its great architectural works, art,

festivals, the roots of their social strength and energy of his

men.

Laura Barriga

Katherine Sierra