Clinging to the Andes, between the parched coastal desert and the lush expanse of the Amazon rainforest, Peru offers such a wide range of experiences that it can be difficult to choose between them. Solemn pilgrimages honor gods both Christian and indigenous. Neon-lit discos get jam-packed with reveling youth. Ancient ruins divulge prehistoric secrets. There are museums to visit, lakes to ogle, waves to surf, labyrinthine cities to explore.
Sightseeing in Peru
■ Lima: Major urban renewal schemes have given Lima back some of its former splendor. But it remains a sprawling city with many different faces, from the old colonial heart to modern Miraflores.
■ Arequipa: Arequipa, the intellectual capital of modern Peru, is a proud and prosperous city with some of the most beautiful colonial architecture in the country.
■ Cusco: The ancient capital of the Inca Empire is the city most tourists want to visit, a jewel of Inca and colonial architecture standing 3,300m above sea level.
Activities in Peru
■ Trekking: The Huaraz area is a trekker’s paradise. Just above the city is El Mirador, a scenic lookout marked by a huge white cross. The route heads uphill east along city streets, which eventually turn into a footpath beside an irrigation canal lined with eucalyptus trees.
■ River rafting: The Cusco area is well-suited for river-rafting. The Rio Urubamba winds through the Sacred Valley of the Incas, and floating along its water gives a different perspective on one of the most culturally rich areas in all of Peru.
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