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 15th 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.
