RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Peru, through the “Awaken to Peru” campaign, offers a wide and varied range of destinations on the coast, highlands, and jungle, as well as experiences for all tastes that invite visitors to connect with nature, ancient culture, adventure, and gastronomy.
Always prioritizing the tourist’s wellbeing, sanitary protocols have been established in the different tourist attractions, which have received the Safe Travels seal, an international distinction granted by the World Travel and Tourism Council.
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Thinking about the upcoming start of the spring-summer season, we recommend you not to miss the opportunity to visit one of these five dream destinations, where you would like to wake up and enjoy new adventures: Cusco, Puno, Arequipa, Madre de Dios, and Loreto.
THE GREAT JEWEL OF THE INCA EMPIRE
If you want to be dazzled by a unique place in Cusco, the Inca citadel “Machu Picchu” is undoubtedly one of the most visited and spectacular tourist attractions. Another fantastic place is the “Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain”, which covers a natural area where you can appreciate the colors of the rainbow, red valleys, browns, and other shades. In addition to a forest of stones, which will make photos and memories the most picturesque.
Near the city, there is “Sacsayhuaman”, a magnificent construction of gigantic rocks. As a curious fact, it is said that the building took more than 50 years and 20 thousand men to build it. “Moray” is another fascinating place, an archaeological site used by the ancient Peruvians as a center for agricultural research and astronomical observation, with a fantastic view.
And if you are looking for adventure, there are many tours for bungee jumping, trekking, quad biking, or the incredible “Inca Trail to Machu Picchu” where you will discover the beautiful scenery until you reach the ‘Wonder of the World’. At the same time, the Cusquenian night offers the tasty gastronomy of typical dishes, the best of contemporary Peruvian food, and a creative cocktail bar.
A LAKE ALMOST TOUCHING THE SKY
Puno is considered the “folkloric capital” for its traditional festivals full of music and dance performances. It is located in southern Peru next to Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world and one of the largest in South America, where you can take stunning photos for social networks while sailing it, as well as visit the extraordinary floating islands of the Uros, and live the living culture experience through the coexistence with the communities on the islands of Taquile and Amantani.
THE WHITE CITY OF TREKKING
If what you want is to change the routine of the city for a bit of nature, you have to take a vacation in Arequipa, better known as the “White City”, because it is mainly built with sillar, a volcanic stone. Among the unmissable attractions to visit is La Campiña, where you will appreciate with a majestic view the modern city from its exteriors -which still preserves traditions and ancient locations- surrounded by landscapes full of green and where you can see the imposing Misti volcano.
The most adventurous can not miss the great attraction of the “Colca Canyon”, one of the deepest in the world and the perfect setting for extreme sports such as trekking, mountaineering, canoeing, and at the same time have a relaxing vacation for the spectacular view surrounded by vegetation, typical animals and sighting of the condor.
THE MOST INCREDIBLE BIODIVERSITY IN THE WORLD
One of the most biodiverse regions globally is Madre de Dios, full of exotic contrasts for its abundant native nature offered by the Peruvian jungle. With a warm climate, adventurers who enjoy seeing impressive landscapes full of flora and fauna should not miss the Tambopata National Reserve, where there is an enormous diversity of birds. Luckily, it is possible to see the jaguar, one of the felines that inhabit this area.
Puerto Maldonado is the capital of Madre de Dios, where you will find an extensive hotel offer along with tours so you can choose the ideal place according to your needs and enjoy its hospitable and cheerful people, characteristic of this city. You can also look for the best alternatives of Ecolodge lodges located deep in the jungle, from 1 hour to 4 hours away from the city. This way, you can enjoy all the diversity of the flora and fauna that the nature of the place offers.
THE AMAZON RIVER IN ITS SPLENDOR
Loreto is the largest region of the Peruvian Amazon and where the Amazon River begins, one of the most prolonged and most significant in the world. With a warm climate and locals characterized by their joy and camaraderie, this destination becomes one of the leading destinations when planning a well-deserved vacation full of nature, exotic gastronomy, and adventure.
In this region is the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve. Tourists who come to this place witness a diversity of landscapes rich in flora and fauna, rivers with breathtaking views, making more visitors enjoy the experiences through river and land tours.
In the city of Iquitos, considered the capital of the Loreto region, you can visit its colorful Plaza de Armas, museums of Amazonian indigenous cultures, walk along the Malecón Tarapacá and appreciate the architecture of the houses dating from the so-called “Rubber Era”.
SECURITY PROTOCOLS
For travelers’ peace of mind, the Peruvian government has implemented all safety and hygiene protocols to prevent the spread of COVID-19. For example, tourists entering the country must complete an affidavit and present a negative PCR test issued up to 72 hours before boarding the aircraft.
In addition, quarantine is canceled for persons entering the country except for Peruvians and foreign residents coming from South Africa or who have made a stopover in that country.