Historical sites or food? 7 ways to explore Peru in South America

Peru, a niche and lesser-known country. Here, whether you enjoy searching for historical landmarks, experiencing leisure activities, indulging in delicious cuisine, or exploring natural scenery, Peru can offer you a comprehensive travel experience, allowing you to fully enjoy the pleasure of tourism. If you are ready to leave your own footprints in Peru, then let's explore these 7 unique ways together!

Inca Trail

Activity NO.1: Explore the Sky City along the Inca footprints, follow the Inca Trail deep into the Andes, climb the ancient Inca city of Machu Picchu, and admire the grandeur of this ancient site, which is hailed as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, amidst the clouds on the mountain top. Imagine the glory of the ancient Inca Empire.

Nazca Lines

Activity NO.2: Fly over the mysterious Nazca Lines; Are the Nazca Lines the handiwork of aliens or a civilization that surpassed its time thousands of years ago? The patterns that can only be viewed from high above remain an unsolved mystery to this day. In Nazca, there are over 800 large linear patterns, known as the 'Nazca Geoglyphs' or 'Nazca Lines.' They are masterpieces of the Nazca civilization, which flourished from 100 to 800 AD. Some lines are relatively simple, while others are more complex, even depicting lifelike images.

Lima

Activity NO.3: Savor the delicious Lima with your taste buds. The Peruvian capital Lima, which has no rain all year round, combines urban scenery and cultural sentiments. It is known as the 'Gastronomic Capital of South America' and boasts over 4,000 Chinese restaurants. Peru is a rising star in the world of gastronomy and has been rated as a world culinary destination for many years. Lima's restaurant Central once ranked fourth in the World's 50 Best Restaurants. In Lima, from high-end restaurants to street stalls, culinary surprises await your discovery everywhere.

Cusco

Experience NO.4: Take a luxury train journey starting from Cusco, allowing your travel to slow down. Train travel in Peru offers a unique experience. The Andes mountains outside the window, Inca decorations and cuisine inside the train, exotic atmosphere and scenery make it unforgettable. This luxury sleeper train is probably the most stunning and comfortable mountain experience in Peru. In addition to the guest room carriages, the Andean Explorer includes two luxury dining cars, an observation car with an open-air viewing platform, and meticulously designed interiors. The suites are comparable to star-rated hotels and can accommodate up to 68 people. The train passes through the Andes mountains at an altitude of 4,800 meters, traverses the world's deepest canyon, the Colca Canyon, and passes by two World Heritage sites: Lake Titicaca and the city of Arequipa.

Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain

Activity NO.5: Embrace the journey to the popular Rainbow Mountain, Vinicunca. The Rainbow Mountain, which had been hidden under ice and snow for many years, was only discovered in 2016. It is a breathtakingly beautiful place with vibrant colors, making it a popular spot on Instagram. The Rainbow Mountain looks like a gem embedded in the Earth, or like a rainbow after the rain. The colorful undulating mountains, under the blue sky and sunlight, resemble a spilled paint palette in an oil painting.
Activity NO.6: Explore the Amazon Rainforest, known as the 'Lungs of the Earth'. It is home to a vast array of magical flora and fauna, making it a precious ecological treasure and a mysterious adventure kingdom. The Amazon River flows through Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Guyana, and Suriname. It is the river with the largest flow, the widest basin, the most tributaries, and the second longest in the world, providing about one-fifth of the Earth's freshwater resources. The Amazon Rainforest spans 5.5 million square kilometers and is the most biodiverse tropical rainforest in the world, with Peru accounting for 13% of its total area. Staying at the Amazon Rainforest Hotel is also a way to experience this gift of nature.

Lake Titicaca

Activity NO.7: Boating around Lake Titicaca. Sail on the world's highest freshwater lake - Lake Titicaca, where the golden sunlight dances on the water surface, and the giant floating islands made of woven reeds are astonishing. Lake Titicaca is the highest and largest freshwater lake in South America. In this world made of reeds, the air is filled with the fresh and moist scent of straw. The local residents live by the lake, preserving the ancient Indian cultural traditions, and make a living by fishing and hunting birds. They are incredibly hospitable.