subject: Peru Hotel Deals In The Sierra [print this page] Undoubtedly, Cusco is the favorite tourist destination by locals and foreign alike. Anyone can resist visiting the Citadel of Machu Picchu or the Sacsayhuaman Fortress. Nevertheless, we choose another place with several attractions too. Ayacucho is our destination this time. Located 9 hours by bus from Lima, Ayacucho is a small city that retains its traditions and other important customs. Ayacucho's population is descended of the powerful Wari culture, which inhabited much of this territory between VI and XII centuries. There is a museum of Wari culture located in the road Ayacucho Huanta. Save money booking Peru Hotel Deals.
Ayacucho has different nicknames but the most popular one is "The City of the Churches". It is true, the small city of Ayacucho is home of 33 colonial churches. The Cathedral, Compaa de Jess, San Francisco de Ass, Santo Domingo and Santa Clara are much visited during all year. These temples have a great significance in the town. During the traditional Holy Week thousands and thousands of tourists arrive to city to observe the religious fervor of the population. This religious festivity takes place every April where Peru Hotel Deals have a huge demand.
Few hours from Ayacucho is located Huancayo, another city with several natural wonders. Huancayo is capital of Junn and is located in the fertile Valley of Mantaro. To difference with other departments of the Sierra, Junn also contains jungle valleys with impressive geography and typically tropical climate like Satipo and Chanchamayo, where the cities of La Merced and San Ramon are located. Tarma is another beautiful town that you must include in your exploration. This city has a wide variety of flowers and much to offer like Peru Hotel Deals.
