Rainforest & Valleys in Peru
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!
La libertad – A region defined by the ocean
It is said that the “marinera”, northern Peru’s emblematic dance, got its name from the movement of the female dancer’s skirt, which recalls the sea’s waves. And that is La Libertad, a place where the ocean defines its customs, cuisine and experiences. A place where ancient culture remains alive in every reed raft seen off its beaches; where the world’s longest left-breaking wave attracts professional surfers.
In La Libertad, you can explore for yourself the ancient cultures that built Chan Chan, Huaca del Sol and Huaca de la Luna, and El Brujo; and you can experience the living traditions present in the region’s magnificent cuisine.
La Libertad is the home of the “marinera”, Peru’s national dance, and a paradise for surfers.
Come and see it for yourself!
Lima – Where tradition is today’s trend
In Lima everything is in endless movement, and even the past is constantly being rediscovered. Lima offers an extraordinary range of emotions, sensations, colors and flavors: travelers can visit the city’s impressive cathedral, fly over the ocean, enjoy a photogenic sunset, or savor unmatched cuisine.
Lima is a place of converging trends, created by its people and their living culture, where you will find every corner of Peru represented. One visit to Lima can never be enough. Lima, filled with colonial-era riches, is the only capital in South America that faces the sea, and it is hailed as the gastronomic capital of Latin America.
It is a city you should not miss!
Loreto – Home of the Amazon River
The exotic scenery of Loreto region is a special experience.
The region is crossed by the Amazon, the world’s longest and mightiest river, which serves to link the towns located in the heart of the forest. The region’s national reserves, Pacaya Samiria and Allpahuayo Mishana, are refuges for an abundance of flora and fauna that will delight nature lovers.
Here, it is possible to sail in a luxurious cruise ship while observing pink river dolphins; sharing moments with indigenous communities is a daily experience, and the region’s main towns are home to architectural jewels dating from the time of the great rubber boom. Loreto is an experience that must be lived to the maximum.
Madre de Dios – Where you can surround yourself with biodiversity
In Madre de Dios, travel is all about walking, observing and listening. When you walk along the region’s trails, the entire forest is revealed as you pass by: if you look carefully, you will see how trees compete with each other in search of sunlight; and if you listen carefully, you’ll discover flocks of macaws or troops of monkeys moving quickly through the treetops.
In Madre de Dios everything contributes to the spectacle, and you are the privileged spectator. Madre de Dios: home to Manu National Park, Tambopata National Reserve, and Bahuaja-Sonene National Park.
Live it for yourself!
San Martin – Where waterfalls and lakes meet
In San Martin you can enjoy one of the warmest and floweriest regions of Peru.
When you arrive in Tarapoto, how about walking along some trails full of vegetation and, suddenly, finding a delicious waterfall of cold crystalline water where you can cool off? In addition, the beauty of Laguna Azul is an unforgettable experience.
San Martin is home to important and not very well known archeological sites such as Gran Pajaten, home of the artisans of Chatuza, whose pottery has been declared Cultural Heritage of Peru. Appreciate them yourself!
