{"id":3644,"date":"2020-04-06T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-04-06T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.secretescapes.com\/magazine-uk\/?p=3644"},"modified":"2021-03-16T12:42:53","modified_gmt":"2021-03-16T12:42:53","slug":"peru-uncovered-five-unmissable-sights-to-behold","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/magazine.secretescapes.com\/escapist\/peru-uncovered-five-unmissable-sights-to-behold\/","title":{"rendered":"Peru uncovered: five unmissable sights to behold"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Namibian desert and the Botswana savannas are unforgettable\nexperiences for any traveller; the green of the rice crops and the rain forests\nof Southeast Asia, on the other hand, give the passionate yogi a sense of\ninvincible calm. There is, however, a country in Latin America capable of\nenchanting with an incredible variety of cultures, its thousand-year-old\narchitecture and lush natural habitats, from north to south. We are talking\nabout Peru, one of the most up-and-coming travel destinations. Glasses of pisco\nand bowls of ceviche served in the restaurants of big cities, have a completely\ndifferent taste in the clubs of Lima and Cusco, where you can also participate\nin traditional rituals in the Sacred Valley, as well as admire the Inca ruins\nof Machu Picchu up-close. Here are five must-sees that make Peru such a unique country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Lima. Image: iStock\/rest<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Lima<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\u2018The city of kings\u2019. The first stop on a trip to Peru could\nonly be the capital Lima which is steeped in historical and cultural symbols from\nits colonial Spanish past. For those who venture into this city for the first\ntime, take a stroll among the neoclassical buildings that parade along the\nJir\u00f3n de la Uni\u00f3n, a pedestrian street that connects Plaza Mayor to Plaza San\nMartin. Restaurants, boutiques and cafes show a side of Lima which, although\nfull of history, looks to the future with vivacity. Afterwards, head to the\nPinacoteca Municipal Ignacio Merino to admire works of Peruvian artists from the\nmodern era. The Museo de Arte de Lima will give you an insight into art from\npre-Columbian times to the present day. After satisfying the thirst for\nculture, it’s time to move on to taste. The Mercado de Surquillo, near\nMiraflores, is a foodie paradise where you\u2019ll be carried away by the intense\nscent of spices, the colours of fruit and vegetables and the warm welcome of\nlocal vendors. Not to be missed are camote (sweet potatoes), rocoto (a type of\nchilli pepper) and ginseng.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cusco<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Cusco, in the highlands of the Andes, was once the capital\nof the Inca Empire. What makes Cusco fascinating is its mix of millennial\nhistory and European charm, clearly visible in the Spanish Baroque style of its\nchurches and palaces. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1983, this centre\nlends itself for a day or two\u2019s break before venturing into the Sacred Valley. Begin\nyour day with a walk in the Plaza de Armas where you can stop to drink, in the\ncompany of the locals, a cup of excellent Peruvian coffee before, of course,\nmoving on to the stronger flavours of the pisco – to which a museum is also\ndedicated! The Cathedral of Cusco, also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a\ntreasure trove of paintings and other artefacts that best represent the Inca\nculture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Rainbow Mountain. Image: Unsplash\/McKayla Crump<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Another reason to visit Cusco is its proximity to the famous\nVinicunca – the rainbow mountain. It\u2019s no easy feat to reach, given the\naltitude and the difficulty of the paths, but the view once you get there more\nthan rewards all your efforts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Puerto Maldonado. Image: iStock\/eugenef<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

When in Peru it is impossible to resist the call of the Amazon rainforest. Reachable by plane from Cusco (arriving in Puerto Maldonado), a visit here offers experiences you might have deemed impossible, such as intrepid night safaris. If you intend to stay longer, we also recommend canoeing trips to Lake Sandoval or a boat ride on the Rio Madre de Dios, plus a visit to the Rescue Center of Taricaya (created to safeguard the eggs of the Taricaya turtle). For thrill-seekers, get a birds-eye view from the Canopy Tree, a walkway suspended over cotton trees!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Sacred Valley of the Incas<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

A trip to the Inca trail starts from Cusco with the road\nthat leads up to Machu Picchu. Among the gentler hills of the Andes, there are\nvillages where locals pass on their ancient traditions to future generations.\nWhether on horseback, by foot, canoe or bicycle, this strip of land can be discovered\nthrough streams, hills and archaeological sites. Raqchi is known for the\nWiracocha temple, the tallest Inca structure of its kind, while Chinchero is\nfamous for its fabrics. In P\u00edsac the eco-sustainable approach unites tourism\nwith the indigenous peoples. Maras is famed for its ancient salt extraction which\nhas left roughly 3000 ponds (the salt pans) behind, and the Moray fields are said\nto hide the secrets behind the advanced agricultural methods of the Inca\npeople. The last stop before reaching Machu Picchu? Ollantaytambo, an authentic\nexample of houses and streets in the time of the Tawantinsuyo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Machu Picchu. Image: Unsplash\/ Willian Justen de Vasconcellos<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Machu Picchu<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1911 Machu Picchu is one\nof the Seven Wonders of the World and must be seen at least once in a lifetime.\nAdventurers reach it after four days of hiking, while the more comfortable ones\nprefer to admire the view from the window of a train. Both are incredible ways\nto witness this spectacle that will ultimately leave you speechless. Although\nsome parts have been rebuilt in the past to better show the original\narchitecture, this site is still full of mystery. Although teaming with\ntourists, it\u2019s a sight that still should not be missed; however, you can also visit\nsome lesser-known sites such as Kuelap, Chavin de Huantar and Chan Chan.\nHistory aside, Machu Picchu, surrounded by impressive nature, is also home to certain\nspecies of llamas and alpacas, the most famous (and much loved) animals of\nPeru!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Lago Titicaca. Image: iStock\/saiko3p<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Lake Titicaca<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Legend has it that the sun god was born from the waters of Lake Titicaca, and Manco Capac and Mama Ocllo, the founders of the Inca Empire also emerged. In the southern part of Peru, on the border with Bolivia, Titicaca is considered the highest navigable lake in the world. A land has been home to many civilizations – Tiahuanaco, Collas, Quechuas and Aymaras – that have all left an indelible mark on today’s cultures. The inhabitants of the lake are now the Uros, known for their floating houses, built from ‘totora’, an autochthonous plant also used for boats. There is no better destination to experience life like a local. A visit to the islands of Amantani or Taquile will see you greeted with wide smiles, interesting stories and authentic culinary goodies. What the various corners of this lake have in common is the unique panorama, framed by ruins, lonely plateaus and some of the highest peaks in the Andes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Small glasses of pisco and bowls of fresh ceviche have a completely different and authentic taste in Lima and Cusco. Admiring the Inca ruins of Machu Picchu up-close is awe-inspiring. But what really makes Peru so special lies in its mix of history and spectacular nature. 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