Huaraz is the perfect departure point for excursions into both the Cordillera Blanca and the Cordillera Negra. It's in the heights of the Sierra that you will truly discover all the fantastic features that the Ancash region has to offer.

Huarez: a jewel nestled between snow-covered peaks

It's at Lima that the great numbers of Peruvians found themselves in the 50s, when the rural exodus was at its peak. The capital has seen a tenfold increase in its population and it's this mixture of people and cultures from all over the country that gives it all its variety today.

Visiting Lima's various neighbourhoods

A visit to the heart of the various pre-Incan civilisations in the land of the Lambayeque. The region is brimming with important archaeological remains, so let's follow the tracks of this impressive historical heritage...

Lambayeque: follow in the footsteps of ancient civilisations

Located between the Selva and the Cordillera of the Andes, the Huancavélica and Cerro Pasco region will put you under its spell, with its incredible landscapes, the welcoming nature of the local inhabitants and the old traditions that are still very much alive

Pasco and Huancavélica: a voyage combining nature and tradition

The huge capital of Peru sprung up out the desert. Lima is a noisy town, an easy going place where clouds cover the sky for 8 months of the year.

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On these pages you will find ideas for a trip to Peru to help you prepare for your trip. All these ideas are there just to get your imagination going; you can alter, mix and match them as you please. Your local agent will help you create a unique and unforgettable trip, just for you! Peru has three distinct parts, each with its own character: the Pacific coast, which is the most densely populated; the Andes range, with the highest mountain being the towering Huascarán at 6,768 metres; and the Amazon, which covers the largest part of the country. If you’re going, start with the must-see: Machu Picchu – fortunately not found by the Conquistadors – rediscovered in 1911. You should visit it at dawn to see the ruins shrouded in mist. This extraordinary site still clasps a few secrets to its bosom. Not far away, the Andes range draw ramblers and trekkers to magnificent landscapes. The ultimate rambling experience is the Inca Trail through exceptional archaeological sites. During your stay in Peru, you must stop in Cusco, the former capital of the Inca Empire. The Spanish erected their buildings, especially religious ones, over Inca constructions which they systematically destroyed, only sparing their characteristic foundations, which are still visible today with their large, perfectly cut and fitted stones. A voyage out of time awaits you in Cusco.

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 Pisac: a wonderful site that remains still very well preserved today and where you can see and appreciate the ingenious system of terraces developed during the pre-Inca era in all its splendour.

Pisac

 The town of Ollantaytambo and it's archaeological site are situated between Cusco and Machu Picchu. Take the time to visit this charming, little Inca town.

Ollantaytambo

Andahuaylillas, a small village in the Andes mountains is still protected from the many tourist buses roaming all around Cusco.

Andahuayillas

 The Llanganuco Lagoon is in the Huascaran National Park. It's stunning, albeit little known to tourists visiting Peru.

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The lagunas at Llanganuco are truly magnificent. Imagine the scene, two lakes nestled between two mountain peaks, Huascaran and Huanday, whose colours change throughout the day from emerald green to deep turquoise. There are plenty of ways to get there. The less sporty can pass the day picnicking and take a tour in a canoe. Just for information, this spot is a two hour bus ride from the town of Huarez. Aside from that, the two main hikes in the Cordillera Blanca stop by here: the famous 4 day Santa Cruz and the day trip going to the gorgeous Laguna 69. I had the chance to see the lake many times over (mainly during the two treks mentioned above) and every time the whole spectacle seemed fascinating. It also made the me the social network star of the day, the photos of this place making a number of people daydream. In short, definitely recommended!

The gorgeous lakes at Callejon de Hualayas and THE unmissable outing for everyone visiting the Cordillera Blanca during their <a href="/peru/">holiday in Peru.</a>

I have to admit that when it comes to tourism, I always look out for ecologically and socially responsible options. The good news is that Peru is full of possibilities as far as this is concerned. It was in the Huascaran Park that I met a community who are dedicated to rural community tourism. The have a formed a non-profit organisation that oversees visits to the Llanganuco Lagoon. It's a good idea to find a local guide who'll be able to give you a real taste of local life in the Huascar &amp; Huandy Humacchuco Community.   This part of Peru is also a hiking fan's dream. It can be a hard slog, due to the high altitude, but the payoff when arriving at the Llanganuca Lagoon is worth the effort. Trust me, its a memorable experience.

The Llanganuco Lagoon is in the Huascaran National Park. It's stunning, albeit little known to tourists visiting Peru.

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