Peru, the land of the Incas, awaits you with
a world of adventure and excitement.
The perfectly fitted stones of this glorious
empire continue to be the main attraction to
people from all over the world. Machu Picchu,
the lost city of the Incas discovered centuries
after the last Conquistador left, remains a web
of riddles for the adventurer and the scientist
to tackle. The Nazca lines, what were they, UFO
landing sites or a pathway to the heavens and
the gods?
You do not need to be a history buff to enjoy
Peru. Of late, thousands of people have dared
visit the still as yet unknown Amazon Rainforest
(selva) in search of cures for the world's
illnesses by tapping into the knowledge of
Shamans (medicine men) who may hold the secret
to help us defeat the incurable.
You can have a reasonably
comfortable trip to the deeps of the jungle in
Iquitos, starting at the sea side, crossing the
Andes, and slowly making your way down. As
Iquitos isn't reachable by road, the last two
days will be spent on an Amazon Cruise boat. But
if you want to get to the selva quickly, just
fly one of the modern airlines that serves
Iquitos and Tarapoto with daily flights from
Lima. Despite being visited by almost 1.5
million foreigners each year, you can always
find a place off the beaten track, where you
will be the main attraction for the locals.
On the way to the low jungle in the Amazon
Basin, some tourists will find that the high
jungle plateau is a good place for them.
Especially since it can tend to have a slightly
lower humidity level than the low jungle areas.
Tarapoto is the most important city in the area,
and it is the trade center for the District of
San Martin. Tourists aren't croweded into
Tarapoto and surrounding cities as might be
found in some other locales in Peru, but they
are generally treated very well by the locals
who welcome their business.
You may not be the adventerous type, but relax.
Peru is working hard at becoming a modern
country equipping itself to face the challenges
of the new millenium. The five star hotels, the
restaurants, and the nightlife will dazzle you.
So come and explore this exciting land, rich in
history and culture. Click now on any of the
choices below to obtain information and tips to
make your trip a delightful experience. Hasta la
vista amigos! y Buen Viaje!
The capital of Peru is the city of Lima. The
principle cities in Peru are Lima, Arequipa,
Trujillo, Chiclayo, Iquitos, Huancayo, Piura,
Chimbote, Cusco, Pucallpa, Tacna, Ica, Juliaca,
Sullana, Chincha Alta, Huanuco, Ayacuchu,
Cajamarca, Tarapoto, Talara, Tumbes.
