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How to Make the Most of Your Trip to Peru

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When you are going on holiday, you will want to make sure that you consider all of the different options available so you can make the most out of your trip. Depending on where you go, the things that you can do to make the most of your trip will change. In this article, we will discuss how you can make the most of your trip to Peru. Keep reading if you are planning a trip to Peru in the next year.

Do Your Research

One of the ways that you can make the most of your trip is to make sure that you do your research about the destination you are travelling to. This is because when you do research you will be able to find out all the different information about the location you are travelling to. For example, if you are travelling to Peru, you will be able to locate the most popular cities and sights. You also might find out how to stay safe when travelling around Peru.

Plan Activities

The next way that you can make the most of your trip is to make sure you plan the activities that you want to take part in. Depending on where you are travelling to you, will find that there will be a wide range of activities for you to enjoy and take part in. Think about planning some guided tours and also plan some fun days out with your group.

Travel to Different Locations

Another thing that you should consider doing to make the most out of your trip to Peru is to make sure you travel to various destinations. Rather than sticking to the one place, you should consider travelling to different locations in Peru so that you can experience all that Peru has to offer.

It is very easy to travel to different parts of Peru. For example, you can consider travelling from Cusco to Machu Picchu by train for a reasonable price and a few hours. If this is something that you would like to do then, make sure you plan your trip before you go.

Take Lots of Pictures

Another way that you can make the most out of your trip to Peru is to make sure that you take a lot of pictures while you are there. When you take pictures, you will be able to look back at them and show friends and family all the things that you saw on your trip.

Plan Your Trip to Peru Today

Overall, there are lots of things to take into consideration when it comes to making the most out of your trip and, in this article, we will discuss how to make the most of your trip to Peru. If you are going to Peru then, make sure you read this article so you can plan your trip and make the most out of it when you go.

3 Reasons to Visit Peru

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Every country and culture on Earth has something unique to offer the world. Each place and peoples are interesting in their own way, but Peru is one of those places which manages to stand out as being just a little bit more unique than most other places. The country, while small, is home to a number of beautiful natural and man-made sights that just need to be seen and experienced first-hand.

There are a number of reasons why Peru is such a fantastic holiday destination. Whether you are looking for somewhere to visit, a culture that you can absorb and experience relatively quickly, or you are looking for somewhere to make your home for a while, Peru can fit the bill. Here are just some of the reasons why you should consider making Peru your next travel destination.

Experience the History and Culture

Peru is home to the famous ruined temple of Machu Picchu. This world-renowned heritage site is a thing of beauty, something that no one who experiences its majesty up close can soon forget. However, Machu Picchu is just one of the many beautiful and mysterious ancient ruins in the country, as the country is overflowing with sights of historical interest. Whether you visit one of the many, well-curated museums, or you travel to see these sites first hand, you will find no end of experiences in Peru that satisfy the history lover within you. For suggestions of where else to visit in Peru, check out this guide from tourist2traveler.com.

Meet the People

When we talk about the merits of visiting other countries, we all too often focus on the landscape, the ruins, and the history. We don’t often talk about the people themselves, and how are we to define nations if not by the people that comprise them? Peruvians are an interesting people and meeting them is a joyous experience. Many of the people who live in Peru today can trace their ancestry directly to their Inca ancestors. As a result, the Quechua culture, which plays an important role in Peru’s history, is still alive and well today.

Peruvians are known for being hard workers, extremely polite, quiet, and peaceful. They are engaging and helpful to outsiders, and they are all too happy to satisfy the curiosity of visitors to their country. A high percentage of the population of Peru have never, and will never, leave the country. This has led to a culture which is very much inward-looking and has remained resilient to outside influences.

Arts and Crafts

Visit any town in Peru and you will be met with a dizzying array of hand-produced textiles in a kaleidoscope of colors. It is through their handcrafts that visitors to Peru will have their best, and perhaps most authentic experience of the country’s culture and art. As well as the textiles for which they are famed, Peruvians also produce exquisite examples of instruments, wood carvings, canvas paintings, and jewelry.

Peru is a country with a unique history and culture, the Peruvian people are among some of the friendliest and most engaging in the world. Taken together, this makes visiting Peru an unforgettable, and unbeatable, experience.

The best things to see and do in South America

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South America is an exceptionally large continent which has an incredible amount to explore and discover. I was lucky enough to spend just under a year traveling through almost every South American country, and even then there was still more which I could have done.

As with every continent on the planet, there are some landmarks, attractions and sights, which you simply must set your eyes on and experience. If you are planning a South america trip and want to take in the best spots, here are my top things to see and do in this vast continent.

Machu Picchu

This ancient citadel on the top of a mountain in the south of Peru is one of the World’s Seven Wonders and it is the iconic photo which you will see when looking for exciting things to do in South America. Machu Picchu is around 4 hours from the city of Cusco in a town called Aguas Calientes. The best bet is to stay in the town the night before, and then get up early to hit the mountain. You can walk up the mountain in around 2 hours, or take the bus up which lasts about 30 minutes.

Christ the Redeemer

Rio itself is one of my most beloved cities in South America and the jewel in its crown is Christ the Redeemer, the huge statue of Christ which sits atop Corcovado mountain. In order to get the top of the mountain, you will take a cable car for around 15 minutes. The size of the statue is incredible and from the top of Corcovado, you will get some of the best views of Rio in the whole city.

Iguazu Falls

Iguazu Falls is a huge J-shaped falls which borders Argentina, Brazil. Whilst this may not get the accolades of the likes of Niagara or Victoria Falls, it is worth noting that Iguazu is actually the largest waterfall system in the world, such is its size and the amount of water which crashes down each and every second. As to where you can see the falls best, my advice would be to try and see them on both the Brazil and the Argentina sides, for two very different experiences.

Ski and Sunbathe

Such is the location of Santiago, Chile, you can actually ski on the Andes Mountains in the morning, providing you get up early of course, and then spend your afternoon on the beach. I don’t know of many other countries in the world where you can do this and I would definitely put it at the top of your list for things to do whilst in Chile.

Amazon

A huge percentage of South America is made up by the Amazon rainforest which has the huge and expansive River Amazon cutting through its heart. To truly experience South America, an Amazon tour is most defiantly recommended. The river travels from Brazil across to Peru an the choice is yours in terms of where you take the cruise from, and where you go to.

Which sounds the most attractive to you?