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outdoors in Peru : the essentials

Lakes in Puno

Lake Titicaca

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The magic of Lake Titicaca is not only to be found in nature but also in its people. Getting to know the ancient culture that surr

Gardens in Lima

Amor Park

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A walk in Lima is obligatory, as it runs along the sea from the Love Park in the district of Miraflores to Barranco. Street vendor

Nature Reserves in Machu Picchu

Huayna Picchu

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It seems that around here it rains a lot. In my case it was drizzling and fog that made it hard to see the ruins from the top, hav

Valleys in Chivay

Colca Valley

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The Colca Canyon is a beautiful valley near the village of Chivay, in southern Peru. To go, you have to take a guided tour with a

Islands in Puno

Uros Island

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Being in the highest navigable lake in the world, and visiting the Uros Islands, a set of floating islands made of totora reeds, w

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Nature Reserves in Ica

Paracas National Reserve

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Now I am traveling alone with my backpack and my camera, with only a plane ticket and my backpack. Peru was my first trip as a sol

Gardens in Lima

Magic Water Circuit

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Beautiful!

Nature Reserves in Pisco

Ballestas Islands

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Ballestas Islands Nature Reserve is five hours south of Lima, near Pisco. In the mornings ferries go to the islands where there ar

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Nature Reserves in Ica

Oasis of Huacachina

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This is is an oasis which is situated 5 kilometers west of the city of Ica, a few miles away from the Pacific coast of Peru, just

Lakes in Yungay

Llanganuco Lagoons

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The Llanganuco Lagoon is indescribably beautiful. It actually consists of two lakes located in a narrow glacial valley. The name o

Islands in Puno

Taquile Island

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The main villa is 3950 m above sea level and at its highest point is 4050 m. It is about 35 Km from Puno, to get to the island by

Canyons in Cuzco

Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain

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Hiking in Cuzco

The Inca Trail

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The Inca Trail is a 3-day trek that takes you from Cuzco to Machu Picchu. First of all, you should know that it's quite hard, beca

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Islands in Puno

Amantani Island

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Amantani is an island located on Lake Titicaca in Peru. Although the island of Amantani lacks the basic services of electricity an

Viewpoints in Arequipa

Mirador de Yanahuara

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Yanahuara Arequipa is a district located approximately two miles from downtown. It is a set of 19th century ashlar arches in which

Lakes in Huacachina

Huacachina Lagoon

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It is a lagoon surrounded by palm trees and exotic flowers surrounded by hotels and restaurants. One of the most enjoyable activit

Viewpoints in Chivay

Mirador Cruz del Condor

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This is a beautiful natural vantage point, located 3,287 meters above sea level, from which you can see condors flying and a spect

Viewpoints in Chivay

Lookout of Los Andes

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A mandatory stop when you go to the Colca Canyon from Arequipa. On a good day you can see up to 6 volcanoes from here. I'm not sur

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Activities in Peru

GetYourGuide

Lima Half-Day Tour of Must-See Sites

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starting from

46.29 £

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Art, Archaeology and Architecture: Tour of Lima's Top Sights

starting from

108.66 £

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Lima Larco Museum & Huaca Huallamarca 4–Hour Night Tour

starting from

154.04 £

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Machu Picchu: Lost Citadel of Incas by Expedition Train

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starting from

257.51 £

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3-Hour Walking Tour of the Historic Center of Lima

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starting from

16.14 £

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