Top reasons to visit Peru

The Peru Export and Tourism Promotion Board’s website contains everything you need to know about visiting Peru, and much more besides!

A trip to Peru would not be complete without visiting the famed Machu Picchu. Believed to be built in the 15^th century, Machu Picchu is an Inca city home to palaces, temples and paths, which show how ancient civilisations built and lived. The site is located in the middle of a tropical mountainous forest and allows visitors to appreciate the architecture, as well as local fauna and flora. It is important to note that only 400 visitors per day are allowed access into the Machu Picchu zone. For the ultimate experience, you can trek to Machu Picchu via the Inca trail. The 39-kilometre path crosses through variety of ecosystems and architectural sites before arriving at the Machu Picchu citadel.

If you’re an explorer, a trip to the Andes mountain range will be on your list. The second highest mountain range in the world (after the Himalayas), is home to low, medium and high difficulty peaks making it the perfect destination for experienced climbers and beginners alike. The Cordillera Blanca is the highest tropical mountain range in the world, as well as being the Peruvian capital of mountaineering, and is perfect for experienced climbers.

Lovers of wildlife will appreciate a visit to Manu National Park. It is home to over 200 species of mammals, 600 species of birds. Inside the park lies a tall metal tower and elevated walkway, allowing visitors to appreciate the size of the forest, as well as gaining better views of the birds. The Tres Cruces lookout point offers spectacular views across both the Andes and the rainforest. You can only enter the park as part of a tour group; individuals are not admitted. The park is also home to over 30 indigenous peasant communities.

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