Viewing The Best Of Peru

Viewing The Best Of Peru
By Terry Philips

It is guaranteed that everyone who arrives in Peru is going to see a handful of destinations; Lima, Cusco, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu. But for those with slightly more time to spare, what are the other must-see destinations for a Peru trip? The fact is that there are more places than you could see in a lifetime, but the following two places are both very high on the must-see list.

Lake Titicaca

Even if you take the train to Machu Picchu, just spending some time in Cusco and visiting Machu Picchu is going to take up about a week of your time. If you have more vacation days, you might consider heading to Lake Titicaca, famous as the highest navigable lake in the world. In order to get there, you can get on a bus to Puno but flying to Juliaca is what many people do, and is a little more convenient. There are several companies that offer tourist service which includes stopping off at some sites along the way to break the trip up a bit. With the tourist service taking as long as 10 hours, it can be easier to go direct for a seven hour stint.

Once you get to Puno, you'll overnight before heading out on the lake in the morning. You have a few different choices with this tour. Staying overnight with a family on the island is a common part of the single or two day tours. This has become a bit commercialized, however, so, if you have the time, you may want to make your own plans or choose a more off-the-beaten-path type of tour.
There are many tours to choose from but the typical offerings are Amantani, Taquile and Uros (the floating islands). Of the three, Taquile is probably the most interesting and has several Inca ruins on it. The weavings are well-known due to their quality.

Colca Canyon

On your way to or from Puno, Colca Canyon makes a perfect place to stop off. It is possible to arrange transport between Puno and Arequipa that passes through the canyon. This is a great way to make the best use of your travel time. Alternatively, you can take a bus or fly to Arequipa and make the journey from and back to that city. Created with an essence of Europe in the city, Arequipa is a beautiful city that should be visited if there is time in the schedule.

One of the world's deepest canyons, Colca Canyon is a famous spot, and one in which you are able to see the stunning Andean condor. The Western hemisphere is home to many majestic animals, but this bird has a wingspan that is larger than any other land bird. It was sacred to several ancient indigenous cultures.

To tour the canyon, you can choose to simply make the trip by ground transport or, alternatively, you can hike or bike around it. It is also possible to do some rafting here. Chivay, with its hot springs, is a great place to spend some time whether you are keen to be adventurous or just visit. There are several lodges in the area for overnighting, including one right at the springs.

Trips to Peru can ensure that you get the chance to see a wondrous South American country in all its glory. Find what you want with the best Peru adventure travel that there is on offer.

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