Mountain
The south of Peru promises a lot of diversity. Here you will explore impressive archaeological sites and dramatic natural spaces in the city of Cusco, the Sacred Valley of the Incas, Lake Titicaca, the Colca Canyon and the white city of Arequipa. The south of Peru is a combination of history, incredible landscapes and contemporary lifestyles mixed with ancestral customs.
Places
- Nazca
- Cusco
- Machu Picchu
- Colca Canyon
- Huaraz
Feautures
- Machu Picchu: The No. 1 tourist attraction in Peru, this Seventh Wonder of the World is a mandatory stop for all visitors.
- Colca Canyon: The second largest canyon in the world located in Arequipa.
- Lake Titicaca: The floating villages of the Uros, built with reeds, float on the highest navigable lake in the world.
- Ballesta Islands: They house a great variety of birds observed from a boat tour.
Popular Attractions
- City of Cusco: declared a cultural heritage of humanity, it was the capital of the Inca Empire and considered the navel of the ancient world.
- Ollantaytambo: the 'Living Inca City' is the only place that preserves its ancient Inca urban design.
- Inca Trail: This 4-day hike is one of the best treks in South America, ending at the iconic Machu Picchu.
- Nazca Lines: large network of lines, figures of animals and plants only visible from the air were declared cultural heritage of humanity.
Places in the Mountain
Machu Picchu
It is the most spectacular archaeological site in Latin America. This lost city was used as a center of worship and as an astronomical observatory.
Cusco
Cusco was the capital of the Inca Empire and is a must-stop while visiting Perú, from here your journey towards Machu Picchu begins.
Colca Canyon
The Colca Canyon is located 180 km north of Arequipa. This canyon is the second largest in the world, it is 3,400 meters deep