Mountains in Peru
Amazonas – Where cities are hidden in the mist
The cloud forests of the Amazonas region hide many recently discovered wonders.
Kuélap Monumental Archaeological Zone, the remarkable sarcophagi of Karajía, the impressive Gocta waterfall, are just some of this region’s treasures.
Imagine yourself walking along a cool and humid trail while the sun is filtered through the trees, when suddenly an intense sound causes the ground to shake: it is a waterfall, plunging vertiginously and creating a torrential downpour!
Amazonas is a region of cloud forests and the habitat of orchids, spectacled bears and the cock-of-the-rock.
Ancash – A region dominated by two mountain ranges
Áncash is flanked by two mountain ranges; the Black and the White. Its peaks are dominated by Mount Huascarán and seem to want to touch the sky, and that is what makes this one of the best places on the continent for climbing.
And the history of the region’s people is just as fascinating. Its wonderful villages, which have witnessed natural disasters, are nestled among eucalyptus forests that give way to renowned archaeological sites such as Chavín de Huantar.
Áncash, in the Andes mountain range, is home to Callejón de Huaylas [the Huaylas Pass] and Lake Llanganuco.
The magic of the Andes awaits you!
Arequipa – Fascinating volcanic land
Arequipa is dominated by its volcanoes. This is apparent in the walls of its streets, buildings and churches; in the wonderful geography that has created a fertile valley and one of the world’s deepest canyons. Imagine yourself enjoying the warm waters of a thermal pool as you look out towards green mountains crowned with perpetual snows.
Arequipa is a place you won’t want to leave, thanks to its unique cuisine, its history, and its marvelous cordiality.
Arequipa, the legendary White City, where its noble history can be felt in the air, beneath the eternal watchful gaze of its volcanoes.
An unmissable destination!
Cusco – Living empire
In Cusco, every corner tells a story and every story is captivating, mystical and inviting. Imagine walking through streets with names like “Ataúd” [Coffin], Siete Culebras [Seven Serpents] and “Arpías” [Harpies]. In these streets time seems to have stopped, every corner offers a piece of history, and the stones remain alive because they have survived intact.
Cusco witnessed the arrival of the Spanish, and yet to this day it conserves an ancestral magic which captivates the thousands of visitors who each year form part of its living history.
Cusco, acknowledged as the historic capital of Peru, renowned as the navel of the Earth.
Unmissable!
Puno – Where the Inca empire was born
According to legend, everything began in Puno when Manco Capac and Mama Ocllo emerged from Lake Titicaca to found the Inca dynasty.
In Puno, every breath of air you take will make you part of its history and the incredible natural landscapes that include majestic Lake Titicaca. Puno is famous for the hospitality of its people and the joyfulness of their festivities, dances and rituals. In Puno, traditions are expressed in celebrations that explode into fiestas every day of the year.
Puno, dominated by Lake Titicaca, the world’s highest navigable lake, is the capital of Peru’s folkloric tradition. Come and celebrate!
