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Peru
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This is a very fascinating country in South America. Its astonishing cultural heritage and amazing natural diversity is quite unique. Strategically located, Peru is an enormously popular tourist destination combining a mixture of ancient cultures and rich colonial traditions. |
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Rated as amongst the world’s top 8 nations in terms of biodiversity due to its climatic varieties and eco-systems, Peru also boasts being home to 84 out of 104 life zones that exist on the planet. With the Andes running across the entire length of the country, adventure-lovers will find Peru ideal for trekking, walking, camping and mountain climbing. The highlands offer more than 15 000 lakes, snow-capped peaks over 6 000 metres and some of the world’s
deepest canyons. Mountain biking and white-water rafting are both also extremely popular. With over 50 protected natural areas along the coast, Andean foothills, wetlands, Amazonian forest and tropical highlands, a huge variety of eco-systems provide a haven for many almost extinct species.Peru offers an amazing diversity of terrain ranging from the snow-peaked Andes to vast stretches of both
accessible and inaccessible rainforest areas with dramatic arid coastal deserts. |
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The country is most famous for the well-preserved archaeological and cultural remains of one of the world’s great civilisations – the pre-Columbian Incas. |
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Machu Picchu the world famous ‘lost city’ was hidden for hundreds of years and is found perched on a hilltop in the sub-tropical foothills of the Andes.
Additionally, there are the ruins of other Inca citadels in the neighbouring Sacred Valley and the preserved city of Cuzco, |
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whose colonial structures were built on Inca foundations. Most European, North American and Australian citizens do not require a visa for Peru, but it is always advisable to first check with the local consulate or embassy. |
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Situated as it is in the heart of the Andes, Peru offers a huge selection of exciting and adventurous mountain treks that will not soon be forgotten. Beginning with the easier ones: |
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Vallunaraju (altitude 5 686 metres) 2 days/1 night Cotopaxi “ 5 987 “ “ Inca Trail “
4 200 “ 4 days/3 nights Pisco “ 5 850 “ “ Santa Cruz Trek 4 750 “
“ Huayhuash Trek 5 350 “ 9 days/8 nights Diablo Mudo 5 350 “ 14 days/13 nights Aconcagua 6
959 “ 19 days/18 nights Graduating to the medium level: Illimani 6 438 “ 4 days/3 nights Huascaran Sur/Norte 6 768
“ 7 days/6 nights Ishinka & 5 530 Tocllaraju 6 034 “ “
And on to the technical level: Alpamayo 5 917 “ 8 days/7 nights Pucajirca 6 046
“ 9 days/8 nightsYerupaja 6 634 “ 13 days/12 nights |
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CIA - The World Factbook -- Peru
Features a map and brief descriptions of geography, economy, government, and people Peru Travel Information | Lonely Planet Destination Guide
Includes facts and figures, culture, history, and tourist information PERU GATEWAY:Peru travel guide,Hotels,Tours,Machu Picchu,Lima,Cusco
Peru travel and tourism guide,Tours and Hotels reservations,vacations holiday planner for Machu Picchu,Lima,Cusco,Cuzco and all of Peru Peru - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Hyperlinked encyclopedia article covers the country's history, government and politics, geography |
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