Peru is an Andean country located in South America, well known for its ancient ruins, vibrant traditional culture, virgin mountains, rivers and pristine Amazon jungle.
The country is great for multi-day trips, riddled with remarkable contrasts: arid deserts and exuberant Amazon jungles, glaciers and savannas, flower-filled valleys and white sandy beaches. The complex and irregular geography is divided lengthwise from north to south by the Andes mountain range. The pre-Inca and Inca archaeological remains are present all over the country and are still waiting to be completely explored and researched. Many cities and temples that have been lost in time are waiting to be discovered today by explorers from all over the world.HIGHLIGHTSApumayo Expediciones, an inbound tour operator with more than 21 years of experience in leading the luxury and adventure tourism industry in the Peruvian region, shares insight into different locations in the South American country.• Arequipa, known as the white city, is where the deepest South American canyon is located. Activities in Arequipa range from conventional tours around The Colca Canyon to one of the most demanding treks in Peru or white river rafting.• Trujillo and Chiclayo are the main cities located on the North of Peru, where the best beaches and lodges are located. Learn about the ancient summit of Sipan, visit Chan-Chan citadel, which is the only citadel in the whole world made entirely of mud.• The Amazon rainforest is one of the world’s greatest natural resources. The Amazonas region is famous for its cloud forests, alpine tundra ecosystem and exceptional microclimates. It is home to orchids, Andean bears and cocks-of-the-rock, as well as archaeological sites like the enigma of Kuélap, the citadel built between the Andes and the jungle, and mysterious tombs and sarcophagi, the legacy of the Chachapoya culture that once reigned here. • Capital city Lima is a beautiful city located on the Peruvian coast. It has beautiful beaches and is also an ancient city in recognition of its pre-Hispanic past. There is evidence of buildings more than 4,000 years old in the Lima region.• Lake Titicaca makes for an invigorating experience for kayaking enthusiasts. The highest lake in the world, it boasts great biological diversity, including the Titicaca duck and the famous giant Titicaca frog.
FOOD TOURISMPeru, will serve as the setting for the second World Forum on Food Tourism, an event sponsored by the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) and the Basque Culinary Centre (BCC) of Spain. An estimated 200 participants will attend the forum in April next year, including tourism and culinary experts, who will have the opportunity to enjoy this event surrounded by the vibrant culinary culture of Peru. Latin America’s largest food fair, Mistura Food Festival, concluded last month in Lima with a showcase of the best of Peruvian gastronomy. The ten-day festival brought together farmers, chefs, confectioners, food lovers and culinary experts from around the region.