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3 Must-Visit Places When Travelling to Peru

In recent years, Peru has become one of the most visited countries in South America.  Peruvians are immensely proud of their culture and heritage, and happily welcome all visitors who wish to admire the impressive features of their country.

If you want to explore a country with a variety of features, then Peru may very well be the place to visit. But before doing that you need to search for ideal Amazon and Machu Picchu tours to make the most of your vacation.

Peru is a country that has a lot to offer, but let’s talk about the 3 must-visit places.

Peruvian Amazon

When compared to the lower-lying portion of Amazon, the Peruvian Amazon headwaters contain a greater concentration of wildlife. If you are a wildlife lover, then Peruvian Amazon is a great choice as you will be able to spot a wide array of species. Peru also has a large portion of the remote forest which is still relatively untouched by human settlement. These remote forests are a great place to spot some of the jungle’s most unique wildlife.

Peruvian Amazon is an ideal destination if you are interested in cultural encounters with many indigenous communities that reside in this part of the Amazon. However, most of the communities prefer isolation to visitation.

Amazon and Machu Picchu tours
Amazon and Machu Picchu Tours

Cusco

Cusco is a city in the Peruvian Andes and was once the capital of the Inca Empire. This city is now home to an array of historical and archaeological remains and Spanish colonial architecture. After exploring the main sights, you can explore Cusco’s thriving culinary scene.

Most of the travelers use this city as a launching point for Machu Picchu, which is Peru’s largest tourist attraction. Backpackers, from around the world flock to Cusco year-round, making it a welcome refuge.

Machu Picchu

When in Peru, one can’t simply miss this place. Widely regarded as one of the greatest archaeological wonders of the world, this magnificent ancient Inca settlement is a definite highlight of any Machu Picchu and Amazon tours. The well-preserved stonework, spectacular backdrop and mysterious character of the site draw visitors in numbers each year.

When you catch the first glimpse of the terraced ruins, you will be awestruck and it will be the moment you won’t ever forget.  If you love adventure, then you can hike the Inca trail into the Andes, crossing lush rainforest and high-mountain passes before receiving the ultimate reward for your effort.

At 2,340m above sea level, the site encompasses both the mountainous terrains of the Andes and the tropical jungles and forest of the Amazon. Machu Picchu was built in the 15th century and is believed to have been built by the ninth ruler of the Inca, Pachacuti Inca Yupanqui.

Best time to visit

If you have decided to visit Peru, then plan your trip in the winter season (May-September). The winter is the driest season and the best time of the year to travel especially if you are planning to trek to Machu Picchu or visit Cusco. However, this is considered to be the peak season. If you want to avoid crowds, then try visiting in the summer season (December-March). Though there are high chances of rain during these months, you can try to align yourself to clear weather forecasted day. Facebook.

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Interesting Facts about Peruvian Amazon Region and Machu Picchu

With its diverse land and rich culture, Peru is the perfect country for an explorer, but when someone talks about Peru- the first thing that comes to mind is Machu Picchu and the Amazon forest. These two places are the most visited in Peru.

Before you book any of the Amazon and Machu Picchu Tour packages, here are some amazing interesting facts about these places:

Amazon

The Amazon is the largest rainforest on Earth, which stretches across nine countries in South America. The Peruvian part of the Amazon rainforest is probably the most diverse and prolific section of all. You can witness the widest variety of flora and fauna here. Peruvian region of the Amazon River and rainforest system is the most untouched and is known as the birthplace of the Amazon River.

Amazonas-Iquitos
Amazonas-Iquitos

Machu Picchu

Set atop the Andes Mountains, Machu Picchu is one of the new 7 Wonders of the World and is also one of the most traveled places not only in Peru but in the world as well. Machu Picchu is translated to “Old Mountain” or “Old Peak.” in the Quechua language. Machu Picchu covers an area of more than 320 square kilometers.

Facts about Machu Picchu

  1. Machu Picchu is a 15th Century Inca site, located in the Cusco Region. The Inca Empire, the largest empire in pre-Columbian Americans, built the estate in around 1450 but abandoned it a century later after the Spanish Conquest. Though most of the archaeologists believed that it was built for the Inca emperor Pachacuti (1438-1472).
  2. Machu Picchu, although known to locals, was unknown to outsiders until 1911, when it was brought to international attention by archaeologist Hiram Bingham. In 1983, Machu Picchu was declared a UNESCO world heritage site, and, in 2007, it was named one of the new 7 Wonders of the World.
  3. Even after the Spanish Conquest in the 1500s, the Spanish never found the site of Machu Picchu and due to this belief Machu Picchu is often mistakenly referred to as the “Lost City of the Incas.”
  4. To construct Machu Picchu, granite rocks of heavyweight over 55 tons were used. Machu Picchu was constructed with a technique called “Ashlar” that involves stones being perfectly shaped so that mortar is not needed.
  5. Machu Picchu is one of the most famous sites in South America and Peru’s most visited attraction. Therefore, there’s a no-fly zone above the site.
  6. Peru is prone to earthquakes and Machu Picchu sits on top of two fault lines. However, its intelligent design allows the stone to bounce through tremors before it safely falls back into its place. It is believed that, without the “Ashlar” technique, the site would have collapsed a long time ago.
  7. More than 150 buildings make up Machu Picchu and these buildings range from temples, sanctuaries to baths and houses.  Archaeologists identified 3 main structures- the Temple of the Sun, the Room of the Three Windows, and the Intihuatana, which is a stone created by the Incas to be used as either a calendar or an astronomical clock.

Both Machu Picchu and Amazon are undoubtedly popular destinations in South America. Facebook.