General Description
Heir to ancient cultures and rich colonial tradition, Peru is a magical spot which involves one of the richest biodiversities of Earth. It is a melting pot of different cultures, where practices run 5000 years deep. Lima, the capital of Peru, is by far the country’s economic and cultural heart. While Peru inevitably evokes images of Machu Picchu and the Inca empire, the country is also riddled with archaeological sites which are a legacy of even more ancient times, when great civilizations bequeathed a legacy of their art, customs and rituals, their wisdom and skills. Peru is the third largest country in South America and it is divided in 3 geographic regions: the coast, highlands and the jungle. Coast includes superb natural beaches, mysterious deserts, fertile river valleys and exotic dry woods. Highlands is a region of varied terrain and temperate climate, dominated by the snow-capped peaks of the Andes rising above 6,000 meters. It includes deep canyons such as the Colca and Cotahuasi, the two deepest on the planet. Jungle or Amazonia is a region of tropical climate, lush vegetation and abundant fauna that is part of one of the planet's largest natural reserves.
Peru is one the few countries in the world that can offer the traveler sun and beaches, snow sports, and adventure in the tropical jungle at any time of year.
