Peru or Republic of Peru, the third biggest country in South America following Brazil and Argentina, is one of the countries that are rich in cultural heritages and natural resources. The country that has Lima as its capital city is located at the Western area of South America, facing the Pacific Ocean. The country consists of 3 main geographical features including coast, highlands, and jungle. Peru has become one of the most visited countries in South America, because it does not only have rich natural resources but it also has many great places to visit. Lucky you if you have the chance of having a holiday in Peru. As recommendation, here are some top places to visit while having a holiday in Peru.
1. Lima
Lima, the capital city of Peru is filled by various tourism places. It is one the places in Peru where the ethnic elements meet the colonial and modern elements. Some top attractions in Peru are found here, including restaurant, shop, city landmark, zoo, reserve, tradition center, art and culture center, historical building and archeological site. In far South Lima, there is Pantanos de Ville, a natural reserve that has more than 150 bird species. In the modern district of San Isidro, it stands the Huaca Huallamarca, a beautiful pyramid which is one of the ancient temples in Peru. Furthermore, there is a gorgeous colonial architecture in Lima that can make your eyes open widely, the old Palacio de Torre Tagle. One day is not enough to explore this superb city as there are many splendid places in this amazing city.
2. Puno
Puno is also the attraction in Peru. The city that is located at the Southern area of Peru is the place of Tiahuacanos, Aymaran highest cultural art. The famous Titicaca Lake is found in the city where the mining industry developed. Titicaca is also a national reserve in Peru stretching for 36,180 hectares. The lake of Titicaca is known as the highest navigable lake in the world. If you have a chance to visit this city while having holiday in Peru, do not miss this awesome place that has 60 bird species, 14 native fish species, and 18 types amphibians such as the giant Titicaca toad.
3. Cusco
The famous Machu Picchu, the star of attraction in Peru, is found in Cusco. The ancient citadel of Inca is claimed as one of the finest architectural landscape examples in the world. The place that was elected as one of the seven wonders in 2007 is indeed very astonishing. During holiday in Peru, you may not skip the superb place that stands on the top of mountain in the middle of cloud forest high above the river of Urubamba.
4. Iquitos
Iquitos has everything needed by nature travelers as it is the main spot along the famous river in the world, the Amazone River. The city where the rubber tapping developed has the largest reserve in Peru, the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve. It is the home to the amazing various kinds of flora and fauna. If you like water sports, it is worth to visit Tunchi Playa, the most popular beach in Iquitos.
The attraction in Peru has not actually done here. Those are only few of places you do not want to skip during the holiday in Peru. The country that is rich for its heritage sites is indeed filled by numerous magical places. If you have a long time holiday in Peru, try to explore some other spots that are not less amazing than the four places above. Happy holiday in Peru!
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