Machu Picchu
No matter how many breathtaking world-class cultural sites you have visited, your trip to Peru would be incomplete without visiting Machu Picchu. Machu Picchu, located in the highlands of the Andes Mountains in Peru, is an ancient Inca civilization site. From a high vantage point, the stone fortress, temples, terraces, high walls, and the surrounding mountains, clouds, and vegetation blend together, witnessing the rise and fall of a civilization. This 'Lost City of the Inca Empire' at an altitude of 2,430 meters is one of the 'New Seven Wonders of the World' and is also listed as a World Cultural and Natural Heritage site by UNESCO.
Rainbow Mountain
As an Instagram hotspot, the rise of Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain) has been astonishingly fast. The mountain, formed by layers of different colored soils, is vibrant and layered, like a palette dropped by God on earth! The touring altitude of Rainbow Mountain is around 4000-5000 meters. If you encounter a sunny day, the red, yellow, and green rock layers at the top of the mountain become even more contrasting under the intense sunlight.
Lake Titicaca
Lake Titicaca is the sacred lake of the Incas and the highest and largest freshwater lake in South America. The clear air, pure sunlight, and the azure lake surface, along with the snow-capped mountain peaks, turn this high plateau, nearly 4000 meters above sea level, into a paradise on earth. The most attractive feature of Lake Titicaca is the floating islands made of reeds by the local Uros people. The Uros live on these floating islands and now welcome visitors to experience their hunting and fishing activities.
Cusco
The arrival of Spanish colonizers in the 16th century sparked a wave of architectural styles in the city, and many colonial buildings still remain today. The cityscape of Cusco perfectly illustrates the fusion of two cultures, with every street and square bearing traces of ancient civilizations intertwined with Spanish colonial history.
Paracas National Reserve
Paracas National Reserve (Reserva Nacional de Paracas) is one of the largest marine reserves in South America. The blue sea, silver waves, colorful rock layers, and golden desert complement each other, warmly welcoming friends from all over the world. A giant human figure is carved on the hillside known locally as El Candelabro, overlooking the ebb and flow of the tides and the comings and goings of migratory birds. From the Paracas Peninsula, visitors can take a boat to Bird Island, where they can see over two hundred species of birds, including cormorants and pelicans. Pink flamingos stroll along the shore, adorable Humboldt penguins gather in groups, and sea lions lazily bask in the sun on the beach.
