Machu Picchu
No matter how many breathtaking world-class cultural sites you have visited, if you haven't been to Machu Picchu, then your trip to Peru is definitely incomplete. Machu Picchu is an ancient Incan civilization site located in the highlands of the Andes Mountains in Peru. From its high vantage point, the stone fortress, temples, terraces, and towering walls blend in with the surrounding mountains, clouds, and vegetation, all bearing witness to the rise and fall of a civilization. This "Lost City of the Incas," located at an altitude of 2,430 meters, is one of the "New Seven Wonders of the World" and is also listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its natural and cultural significance.
Rainbow Mountain
Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain) has become a popular spot for Instagram check-ins, with its unprecedented craze. The mountain is made up of layers of differently colored soils, presenting a stunning array of colors that resemble a palette dropped from the heavens! Its elevation ranges from 4,000 to 5,000 meters, and on a sunny day, the red, yellow, and green rock layers at the mountaintop stand out even more under the intense sunlight.
Lake Titicaca
Lake Titicaca is the sacred lake of the Incas and the largest freshwater lake in South America with the highest elevation. The clean air, pure sunlight, blue surface of the lake and the white snow on the mountaintop create a heavenly scene on this plateau at an altitude of nearly 4,000 meters. The most attractive feature of Lake Titicaca is the floating islands built by the Uru people with reed. The Uru people live on these floating islands and welcome visitors to experience their hunting and fishing traditions.
Cuzco
The arrival of Spanish colonizers in the 16th century sparked a trend in urban architecture, leading to the preservation of many colonial buildings that still stand today. The cityscape of Cusco beautifully captures the fusion of two cultures, with every street and plaza carrying traces of ancient civilizations and Spanish colonial history.
reserva nacional de paracas
The Paracas National Reserve (Reserva Nacional de Paracas) is one of the largest marine reserves in South America. The blue sea, silver waves, colorful rock formations and golden desert welcome visitors from all over the world. Giant figures are carved into the slope of the mountain known as El Candelabro by locals, overlooking the ebb and flow of tides and the migration of birds. From the Paracas Peninsula, tourists can take a boat to Bird Island, where they can see over 200 species of birds, including cormorants and pelicans. Pink flamingos walk along the beach, cute Humboldt penguins gather in groups, and lazy sea lions soak up the sun on the sand.
