12 cool reasons to go to Peru

How to get the most out of your trip to South AmericaIf the Wallpaper on your desktop. go to Peru for a change of scenery. Funny Lama and soaring above the gorges of the Condor, lined on the line of the desert and the ruins of the Inca city – your photos from Peru can be sold on the photostocks.

Freeze delight in Machu Picchu

Lost in the clouds city of the Incas Machu Picchu for a reason considered to be a New wonder of the world: a mere mortal can not afford to raise so many boulders on a steep rock, to the construction of hundreds of stone terraces cut in the rocks, the palaces. All respond to the beauty of the "old peak" in different ways: someone without stopping taking pictures of the temple of the sun, someone is looking for hidden meanings on the Intihuatana stone, and someone just admiring the ethereal types in the arms of a fluffy Alpaca.





There are plenty of ways to see Machu Picchu, but we will tell you about two of the coolest. Do not be lazy to get up at dawn and climb the rocky stairs to the top of mount Huayna Picchu. When thick clouds floats an ancient city in the form of a flying Condor, the heart literally skipped a beat. Wildest arrive to Machu Picchu through the scenic 40-kilometer Inca Trail, which winds its way through the intricate passes. On this route you are waiting for the ferry in the cradle across the turbulent river, the night in the thickets of wild orchids, dark tunnels and stunning gorges — a lifetime to remember you.

Take a photo of a Condor above the abyssEach offer Colca canyon in southern Peru wants to finish exclamation marks: a huge fissure to a depth of three kilometers emotions don't hold back.





On the way to the lookout "Cross of the Condor" you will enjoy the yellow-green terraces, blue lagoons and snow-capped volcanoes in the distance. It is best to be in place by 8 a.m., when the folds of the mountain ridges of the giant condors fly and hover over the abyss.

A good way to temper the spirit for a couple of days down into the Colca canyon on a winding trail from the village of Cabanaconde. To adjust to the abrupt change the height, the Peruvian Ministry of health recommends drinking Coca tea. At the bottom of the canyon, the oasis Sangalle you can stay overnight in small bungalows at the hot springs. The pure mountain air and natural hot tub is a complete thrill!

Fly over the Nazca geoglyphsWhy ancient tribes drew hundreds of geometric shapes and animals on the desert plateau of Nazca, is still unclear. Version another curious one: some see the geoglyphs map of the sky, the other — the signals of the alien ships, and others — the gift of a flying deity. Most of the giant drawings can be seen only from the air.





Tourist planes take off from the Pisco airport and fly over the most famous figures. Check with the map and listen to prompts the pilot to notice a whale, a monkey and an astronaut in chaotic lines. For a small fee give you a lift to the geoglyphs on the nearby plateau Palpa to the ruins and spiral wells.

The economy option for those who do not want to consider the geoglyphs from the aircraft, there is a sightseeing tower at the pan-American highway about 20 kilometers from Nazca. If you try, from a height of four floors, you can identify the silhouettes of the tree and hands.

 

Count the pelicans from the seaso Many birds, as on the Peruvian Islands Ballestas, you are unlikely to see anywhere else. To get closer to the bird Kingdom on a speed boat early in the morning which departs from the beach resort of Paracas.





The rocky shores of the Islands plastered with thousands of colonies of gulls, black cormorants, pelicans, Inca terns, and tiny Humboldt penguins. When the field of view appear and seals, to maintain equanimity fails anyone.

Return with boat tours, don't miss your chance to drive a car or bike on a scenic desert of Paracas. The dunes change color from yellow to brick, and the white fringe of surf will forever stick in the memory. Just don't go for plots, fenced with stones: here lie the fossilized clams, crawling through the desert millions of years ago.

Try hand at surfingWhen Russia decorate Christmas trees and make snowmen in Peru is the season of big waves. Surfers from all over the world are pulled together in the resort village of Mancora near the border with Ecuador. It has everything to get on the Board and conquer the ocean: a bunch of surf schools, the right wind and a sandy bottom.





After skiing you can eat at the beach cafe divine fish ceviche, marinated in chili and lemon sauce. In the evening the Restaurant turns into one big party: while at the bar Wiracocha even sipping a beer in Loki del Mar is already dancing on the bar.

Half an hour away from Mancora, near the pier El Nuro, live giant tortoises. Grab a mask, snorkel, and safely dive to 1.5 meter long reptiles. They are not only not afraid of people, but on the contrary, strive to sit down and have a swim race.





When to go to the beaches in PeruPeru's Pacific beaches are good for water sports, but not for a classic sunbathing. If you are not confused big waves and cool water, the beach season in Mancora runs from December to April.

Eat a peck of saltby the ancient Incas extracted salt terraces of Salinas de Maras near Cusco. Technology since then has not changed: when the water in the cells evaporates, salt is deposited sparkling crystals on the walls. After the "crop" carefully scraped, poured into bags and are sent in the wide world. To see the baths, as if sprinkled with snow powder, come here in summer: the rest of the time through salt glaze appears brown clay. The store at Salinas de Maras you can buy a ready salt mixed with spices: pickled meat in it – yum!

Catch on a hook, piranhasIn the wet wilds of the Amazon jungle so many unusual animals and plants that last for ten holidays. Exciting cruises on the main waterway of South America start from the city of Iquitos, the only island of civilization in the wild. Look around: sit in the thickets of tropical parrots, sloths and iguanas, and over the water tumbles pink dolphins.

While cruising the Amazon, you can drop in for a visit to the shaman, who draws strength from the ritual of Ayahuasca. Ten times think before to take a SIP of the magic potion: someone Liana the decoction clears the brain, and someone multiplies cockroaches.

Water of the Amazon teeming with sharp-toothed piranhas, known for its brutal appetite. If you manage to catch a few fish on the bait, they will fry in the ship's galley and served for dinner with lemon slices. Stop at the shore promises a meeting with caimans, giant toads and tarantulas, from one species which run goosebumps.

Stay on reed islandfor Hundreds of years the people of Uru live on man-made Islands of Uros in the middle of an Alpine lake Titicaca. Huts, benches and even "soil" underfoot woven of cane plantations which spikes to the horizon. Regular boats to the living reed rafts depart from the bustling town of Puno, and on arrival you can catch the traditional boat with a dragon's head. If you do not want to go home after baked in pots fish, stay the night at the island hotel and meet the wonderful dawn with fishermen.

The next day you can swim at the unique island of taquile, where the men sell native women's work: weaving and knitting adorable hats with POM-poms. His headdress is easy to guess marital status: married wear colorful caps, and bachelors – white.





Order your Guinea pigIn Cuzco rodents worship in the truest sense of the word: the reproduction of the last supper in the Cathedral on the table with the apostles – chinchilla viscacha. Forget about remorse and try the local delicacy "Cuy". Under the sonorous name hides a fried Guinea pig, tender meat which just melts in your mouth. In Kusikuy Peruvian version of suckling pig decorated with a tomato cap, and in La Casona Del Cuy is served with spaghetti and crispy potatoes. If you do not decide to try the fried strike, but the local exotic want on the street spits at every step grilling anticuchos from bovine hearts.

Admire the top of a volcano in ArequipaIn the stunningly beautiful town of Arequipa I want to photograph every corner. Leave more space on the memory card for the historic centre, built mansions of white stone from the slopes of the volcano El Misti. Its snow-capped cone is visible from almost anywhere, but the most juicy shots are taken from the top of the Cathedral in the main square Plaza de Armas.





A quarter of the map of Arequipa is the Santa Catalina convent, where before we sent girls from wealthy families. Judging by the piano in the cells and baths for servants, lived nuns very well. The sacred duty of every traveler to get lost in the local orange trees and colorful courtyards filled with pots of geraniums.

Start saving for a house in Limais an Ideal place to live is in Lima. It's a house in the Miraflores district, where the kitchen is visible the glittering skyscrapers on a background of lush greenery, and the bedroom – white crests on the ocean waves. Even if only for a few days, but feel like a local in the capital of Peru is. Leisurely Breakfast overlooking the ocean in a cafe Mangos, and buy lots of new clothes in the Mall Larcomar and stroke the fluffy cat in the Park Kennedy.

On the background modern buildings of Lima's colorful look the ruins of the clay pyramid of Huaca Pucllana, which was built before the Incas. Rent a bike and take a ride in the Bohemian Barranco district: during the day you opened the doors of art galleries, and in the twilight come to life the fashionable bars, restaurants and clubs. Have a great evening with Peruvian cocktails, sipping "Pisco sour" in Ayahuasca bar or Picas and looking over dressed to the nines hotel.

Populate in the gardens of the IncasAround Cuzco scattered many mysterious objects, built by the Incas. A Grand circular terraces of Moray resemble Roman amphitheatres or spaceports for flying saucers. In these experimental gardens ancient michurinists picked up seeds for different climate. The difference between the temperature at the top and bottom of the stairs – as much as 15 degrees. Descend into the crater and find a place of power: you just need to lift the back.





 

No less surprising is another invention of the Inca agronomists – granaries on a steep mountain slope in Ollantaytambo. See stone barns from the terraces opposite. At the same time appreciate the work of the ancient builders who managed to fit closely to each other stone blocks without any cement.

Hover the capsule above the Sacred valleyof the Peruvian Skylodge Adventure Suites easily wipes the nose the most extreme hotels in the world. From one glance at a transparent capsule hanging on the cliff, trembling. Forget boring transfers: the room will climb up a mountain trail about forty floors. When underfoot lies the Sacred valley of the Incas, all the fears sweeps away the avalanche of delight. A bottle of Peruvian wine dinner will sweeten your dreams under the starry sky, and in the morning the waiter-climber will enjoy a wonderful Breakfast on the roof.

Hug the fluffy alpacasIf you love everything cute and fluffy, Peru will be shed upon your soul a sweet balm. On the slopes of the Peruvian Andes thousands of grazing llamas and alpacas, and even on the arms of the country flaunts a cute vicuña. Not surprisingly, the desire to cling to the soft fur and look into the beady eyes will haunt you at every step. Not to chase the herd through the mountains, visit a farm, Awana Kancha under Cuzco and the soul poiscite its hairy inhabitants.





Alas, to take home the alpacas impossible, but you can buy a warm in its coat that will warm you cold winter evenings. Soft rugs, blankets, shawls and scarves sell at every mountain pass. published

 

P. S. And remember, just changing your mind — together we change the world! ©

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