We present 3 trips combining tourism, history and fun:
The city of Cuzco, the ancient capital of the Inca Empire, was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983 and is without a doubt one of the most important cities in the country. Within its stone streets one can discover Inca buildings such as Koricancha and the Palace of Inca Roca as well as colonial buildings in the Andean Baroque style such as the Cathedral and the Jesuit church. As well as these, one can visit the picturesque St. Blaise Quarter in which are found the shops of the best artisans in the region...[more]
At Paracas in the Inca region a few hours south of Lima, the desert and the sea are united in a marvelous way in order to protect life. The cliffs along the coastline are full of life with millions of birds living there all year round as well as thousands more passing through as they migrate to and from the north and south of the continent, from guaneras birds to Humboldt penguins... [more]
Situated just 3 ¾ hours from Arequipa, the Valley and the Colca Canyon is one of the most extraordinary places in the country. Throughout the area it is possible to see colored pre-Inca terraces cultivated even today with wheat, corn and quinua. In the pre-Hispanic era this area was inhabited from Collaguas and Cabanas; today the inhabitants have learnt how to conserve their many colonial churches such as those at Yanque, Lari and Madrigal while continuing to dress in splendid costumes... [more]