The gothic world of Quiocta’s caves
Enter the depth of a cavern that houses cave paintings and skeletal remains. This beautiful secret of the deep jungle extends 545 m into the interior of the earth. It is entered through a cave five meters in diameter. There, figures and shadows, as well as millions of years old stalactites and stalagmites, captivate the
Revash Mausoleums in Amazonas
What do these collective graves mean? Why did the Chachapoyas build them on the rocky wall of a steep ravine? And their colors? What do the drawings mean? Why do some tombs have a gabled roof, is it to protect them from the rain? Archaeologists say that these mausoleums are replicas of the houses where
Leymebamba Museum in Amazonas
The Leymebamba Museum was inaugurated in June 2000 as a result of the need to generate the technical and environmental conditions for the investigation, conservation and preservation of funerary bundles and other archaeological materials recovered by the Mallqui Center in the Laguna de los Cóndores within the framework of of the emergency project carried out
Huascaran National Park
In the Cordillera Blanca, the highest tropical mountain range in the world, Mount Huascarán rises 6,768 meters above sea level, which gives its name to this park. Its deep ravines furrowed by numerous torrents, its glacial lakes and its varied vegetation form a group of spectacular beauty. This site is home to animal species such
Maras Salt Mines
The salt mines of Maras are directly related to the town of Maras, which is located in the city of Cusco. This is a small town that is located on the Chinchero plateau, at an altitude of 3,300 meters above sea level. It was founded by Pedro Martin de Orué in 1556, however, it began
Choquequirao Archaeological Park in Cusco
It seems incredible but there are still places in the world where we can feel like true explorers. They are hidden places where it is discovered that the true richness of the trip lies in living unforgettable experiences. One of these destinations is Peru, with an extraordinary cultural and natural diversity, cradle of the oldest
Quelccaya Glacier: discover the diamond of the Andes
The snowy Quelccaya, is located in the Vilcanota mountain range at 5,710 meters above sea level. It has 44 square kilometers of extension of palnicie (plateau) as a particular characteristic, this makes it the largest tropical glacier in the world. For the inhabitants of this area, this snow-capped mountain is considered one of the main
Chan Chan Citadel in Trujillo
Between the years 600 and 700, on the northern coast of Peru, models of cities arose that did not share the main similarities of other towns. This avant-garde style was imposed by the Chimú Kingdom, in charge of giving life to the city of Chan Chan. Composed of nine small citadels whose streets and narrow
The park of legends in Lima
The Legends Park is the oldest and largest zoo in the city of Lima. The Park is located in the district of San Miguel and in addition to having a zoo, it also has an archeology area, a botany area, and offers courses and workshops. Like a zoo, the Legends Park is divided into 4
Pacaya Samiria National Reserve: Why is it one of the most biodiverse areas in the world?
Did you know that more than 60% of the Peruvian territory is made up of jungle? For this reason, when we think about visiting the Amazon, it can be difficult for us to choose the destination that we would like to visit the most. To help you a little with your decision, today we are
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