Peru Tours – The Ultimate Experience

By Author: Doris Gonzales
Total Articles: 17
Comment this article

Peru is one of the most visited tourist destinations in the world. There are countless tourist attractions in the country. This article may help you getting some knowledge about Peru, its various tourist attractions, and the various adventure sports of this beautiful country.

From the breath taking snowcapped peaks of the Andes to the magnificent steamy Amazon forest and the sandy beaches of the pacific coast, Peru offers an exceptional adventure to any traveler. A travel to Peru calls to mind images of the Inca Empire, Macchu Picchu and numerous other archeological sites which are of more ancient times. Peru is located on the west coast of South America and has three main regions: - the Amazon River basin on the East, a desert coast belt to the west and on the center we have the Andean Mountain range. Other popular areas of interest for tourist include; spiritual tours, ecotourism and adventure travel.

With Peru tours, you have the opportunity to discover and experience Chavin (the first Pan-Andean civilization), which is popular for its stone temples that are mystified with sophisticated galleries at height of ...
... over 3,100M. Additionally, you also have a chance of discovering the anonymity of the pyramid and the mud-bricks castles that are located close to the sea. These structures were built by the Mochica dynasty together with their grandiose mausoleums e.g. 'the Lord of Sipan', which was among the key archaeological discoveries of the 20th century.

A tour to Peru also gives you the chance of following on the footsteps of the brave and fierce Chachapoya warriors (1000 to 1400 AD) along the 25M high walls in Kuelap fortress or peer on the tombs of their ancestors which are located close to where the mountain drops towards the forest. You can also take a walk around Cuzco, which was then the capital city of the Inca Empire and marvel at the colossal constructions e.g. the Macchu Picchu citadel which is considered as the 8th wonder of the world.

As for those travelers who love nature and ecology, Peru tours offers an opportunity of exploring the Peruvian Amazon which is known world over as one of the 'bio-diversity hot spots' because of its uniquely high number of fauna and flora species. It has a several forest reserves, three historical and national sanctuaries, seven national reserves and nine national parks.

Peru, thanks to its wealth of nutrients and excellent climatic conditions that are favorable to numerous fish species, has one of the richest fishing grounds in the world. With the largest fisheries sector and rich coastal waters, Seafood is common among the natives. The national drink is known as 'Pisco Sour' and is made from white grape brandy. A visit to Peru is not complete without testing the Peruvian beer; it has an excellent unique taste.

Peru travel also offers an opportunity of participating in various adventure activities. For instance, the Andes are an ideal place for camping, trekking and mountain climbing. Moreover, the Andean chain offers an exceptional opportunity for mountain biking, white-water rafting, parapente and hang-gliding. The beaches are ideal for fishing, sandboard, windsurfing, scuba diving and surfing. Apart from the archeological, architectural and historical legacies, folk art and culture is also a tourist attraction.

With clubs that play coastal criolla-style music, night life is just superb. Hotels and restaurants in Cuzco, Lima and other cities, have floor shows with dancers and folk music. You can also visit 'Pena' a club with exciting performance and crowd/audience participation.

The author of this article is associated with SunGate Tours, helping you get knowledge about Peru and its renowned tourist attractions and adventure sports like Peruvian treks.