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Ecuador
Amazon River

Iquitos
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Nauta
Chiclayo 
Brazil
Trujillo

PERU

Puerto Maldonado
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• Lima 
PACIFIC OCEAN Aguas Calientes
Machu Picchu
Sacred Valley
Pisco  Pisac
Paracas  Cusco • Rainbow Mountain

Nazca
Bolivia
Colca Canyon Lake Titicaca
Puno
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Arequipa 

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PERU

Peru is the textbook South American country; a land filled with myths and traditions, spectacular landscapes,
colonial architecture and imposing archaeological ruins. It’s known globally for the magnificent ruins of Machu Picchu,
Lake Titicaca and the ancient Inca capital of Cusco.

RAINBOW MOUNTAIN MACHU PICCHU THE SACRED VALLEY
ANDES MOUNTAINS LOST INCA CITY VALLEY OF THE INCA
Approximately two hours’ drive from This is one of the most visited sites in Stretching some 75 kilometres, the Sacred
Cusco lies Rainbow Mountain, standing the world, with good reason. Whether Valley is dotted with archaeological sites
around 5200 metres above sea level. The hiking the trail or taking the train, the small towns such Maras, Ollantaytambo,
colouration is derived from mineral deposits journey through the Sacred Valley to the Urubamba or Pisac making it must-do
in the ground while the intensity changes site is breathtaking and culminates at the day tour from Cusco. Alternatively, guests
with the seasons, the best being at the stunning citadel. A guided tour of the site can stay at one of the many boutique,
end of winter. is highly recommended. Andean-inspired hotels.

LIMA COLONIAL CITIES FLOATING ISLANDS
CITY OF KINGS LIMA, AREQUIPA, CUSCO LAKE TITICACA
The capital of Peru, also known as the City The legacy left by the Spanish Conquistadors The Uros Islands lie just five kilometres off
of Kings, houses many fascinating museums is evident in almost every major city in Peru. the coast of Puno, in Lake Titicaca. There
such as the Larco Museum. Its Costa Verde Beautiful architecture has been preserved are around 120 islands in total, constructed
coastline is popular with paragliders while over hundreds of years making cities like from totora reeds that reach a depth of
the neighbourhood of Miraflores is the home Lima, Cusco and Arequipa some of the most around one to two metres. A day trip is a
of the archaeological site of Huaca Pucllana. beautiful cities in the Americas. great way to learn about this way of life.

PISAC MARKETS UNIQUE TEXTILES CAMELIDS
PISAC TAQUILE ISLAND ANDES MOUNTAINS
These colourful markets situated in the With such an abundance of alpacas and Alpacas, llamas, vicuñas and guanacos,
Sacred Valley are the most visited in Peru vicuñas, it’s not hard to find good quality knowns as camelids, can be seen
and sell everything from alpaca jumpers to knitted garments and other textiles. scattered throughout the Andes Mountains
witches’ amulets. The handicraft section The island of Taquile, in Lake Titicaca, and towns of high altitude, such as Cusco.
is open daily and a great place to pick is famous for its knitting and textile Llamas are primarily beasts of burden
up souvenirs while on Sundays, the local production, with its knitting industry while alpaca and vicuña fibre is used to
communities converge to buy and sell. recognised by UNESCO. produce clothing and textiles.

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