Peru has a rich culture and amazing gastronomy, but its vast biodiversity makes it a dream
destination for nature and outdoor lovers. Stunning and multi-hued fl ora, fauna and wildlife,
spectacular waterfalls, magical cloud forests, and crystal-clear lagoons are just a few wonders
travelers can fi nd in Peru.PARTNER CONTENT FOR PERUPERU
THE RICHEST COUNTRY
IN THE WORLD
NORTHERN PERU was the birthplace of some of the most
important pre-Hispanic cultures in South America. The
Kuelap archaeological complex in Nuevo Tingo, one hour
from Chachapoyas, is one of the oldest and best-preserved
cultural attractions in Peru and now, easily accessible via a
modern cable car system.Its privileged location amidst the Amazon Cloud Forest is a
unique mixture of the Andean Highlands and the Amazon
jungle allowing visitors to watch diff erent types of fl ora and
fauna, such as the cock of the rocks, spectacled bear, rare
toucans and orchids just to mention a few.Another unique experience is the challenging, yet rewarding,
5.5- to 6-hour trek round trip from Caserío de Cocachimba
to Gocta Waterfall. The muscle-burning ups and downs are
well worth just to be able to be alone with the powerful roar
of the Gocta falls, one of the 15 highest waterfalls in the
world; to reach the pool below it is necessary to cross
the extensive valley of rainforest that surrounds it while
enjoying nature at its best.Only reserved for adventurers, in Southern Peru, is
Choquequirao in Cusco—considered the sister city of
Machu Picchu—served as the last Inca resort. To reach it,
travelers must take a 4-day strenuous trek which allows them
to come close to an untouched natural world that also reveals
secrets about the past.Its extraordinary location and the magnitude of its natural
surroundings are dominated by the Salcantay snow-capped
mountains and the Apurimac river, 1500 meters down the
valley. On the road, trekkers can see extraordinary snow-
capped mountains of the Vilcabamba range as well.All these and more await you on your next adventure to Peru.
Start planning your travel at:perutherichestcountry.comChoquequirao, Cusco © J. VallejoGocta waterfall, Amazonas © GettyImages