Just south of the country of Columbia in South America and north of Chile, the country of Peru sits on the South Pacific and is a marvelous holiday destination. Its colourful crafts, friendly people, majestic scenery, Andes Mountains, and historic sites draw visitors from around the globe. At least two UNESCO World Heritage sites are located in the country; Machu Picchu and Chavín de Huántar. A range of Peru hotels can be found throughout the country, although the capital offers an abundance of choices, and the best Lima hotels in Peru can be quite luxurious.
While in Lima, the traveller might want to enjoy its colonial architecture and savour its delicious cuisine, a mix of Amerindian, Spanish, African, Asian, and Italian. Visit luxurious casinos, attend one of the numerous concerts or shows of the folkloric tradition. Visit Caral, the oldest city in the Americas, also on the World Heritage Site list as of 2009.
Cuzco, Machu Picchu, and the Inca Trail are the most important tourist attractions. Cuzco is called "The Archaeological Capital of America." As the capital of the once Inca Empire, it was conquered by the Spanish; today, the mixture of Spanish and Inca architecture remains. Machu Picchu is the mystical destination with incomparable views and awe-inspiring ruins. Its location, high on the mountain, brings questions regarding how the huge limestone blocks were originally transported. Discover the Inca Trail and the wildlife at Manú National Park as well. Cuzco, Peru hotel packages can be found at a number of outstanding hotels here.
The site of folklore and beauty is Lake Titicaca, the highest lake in the world and home of the Uru people. Colonial architecture, pre-Inca architecture, stunning natural landscapes, and bio-diversity await the traveller. The city of Puno contains the Museo de Arte Popular de Puno as well as cathedrals and other sites.
The Nazca Lines mesmerize the visitor, as the immense figures are the work of a very old civilization. Visit the pre-Inca archaeological complex at Cahuachi or Estaquería and other sites nearby.
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