subject: Peru Vacations: A Life Long Treasure [print this page] If one is looking for a good place for a vacation then Peru is the place to be. Peru is South Americas third largest country, covering an area 1,285,215 sq.km, which can be divided into three distinct geographic regions.
Peru is a visitors delight as it is a very diverse country which has been host to various ancient cultures and archaeological ruins. Peru offers coast, desert, highlands, mountain ranges and jungles to its visitors. All these things put together make it a perfect destination for a vacation. Peru also has both the cordillera blanca and the cordillera negra, that is, the White and the Black mountain ranges which further enrich ones vacation at Peru.
Peru is a country full of culture and great places to visit with its own identity and sub culture. There are many different types of Peru vacation packages that cater to a wide variety of interests. One may opt for an arrival in Lima which is the capital city of Peru. From where one can opt for various options for traveling in Peru. Cusco is one of the most frequented destinations which is the access point to various Andes treks and tours. It is also advisable to visit the same when planning to visit the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu which has recently been voted as one of the new Seven Wonders of the World and it is recognized by UNESCO as a Worlds Heritage Site.
Another worth visiting location in Peru are the Ballestas Islands which have an enormous community of Sea Lions as well as large population of sea birds which makes it the most entertaining and a very popular location for vacation for all.
The Amazon region of this country is also a very popular tourist destination and another must visit while Travel to Peru. The various locations which can be visited may include the city of Iquitos, Puerto Maldonado and many others. The amazing part of this place is that one may find people who not do only speak Spanish but also many other indian languages making it an interesting place to visit during your Peru Tour.
