Peru sightseeing. Travel guide - attractions, sights, nature and touristic places

Every region in Peru is characterized by its unique nature landscape. In this country one will find lifeless desert, snowcapped mountains and dense forests. There are also several interesting historic landmarks here. Visiting them will help travelers know more about rich culture and heritage of Peru and its people.

Cahuachi, a major ceremonial center of the Nazca culture, is an internationally famous archaeological finding. The complex is located in the Nazca Desert. Cahuachi consists of numerous mounds with numerous religious buildings constructed on top of them. According to archaeologists, several thousand years ago Cahuachi was the largest center of pilgrimage in the country. The worldwide famous Nazca Lines are located nearby. Added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the Nazca Lines attract scientists from all around the world. They try to solve the mystery of creation and purpose of the geoglyphs.

Huilcahuain Temple is a beautiful example of ancient architecture. The complex of temples was constructed in the 10th century and is conditionally divided into two levels. No kind of glue was used to keep the giant stones together, so it's a true miracle that the temple was not damaged during several devastating earthquakes. Inner premises of the temple consist of a complicated system of rooms and underground pathways, and from the outside the walls are decorated with big drawings of animals and birds. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Palacio de Torre Tagle is one of the most famous landmarks of the medieval period. The palace was built in the beginning of the 17th century and is considered an amazing example of the baroque style. The palace charms visitors with its elegant design and skillfully selected furnishing. The ground floor of the building is the location of a giant hall that has become a traditional venue for various important events and governmental meetings. Excursions to Raqchi region are traditionally very popular with tourists. During the Incan period a big city was located here, but now tourists can mostly see the ruins and several buildings - a big temple dedicated to Viracocha and several houses. There is a big man-made water reserve near the temple, and the purpose of this reserve is still a mystery.

When it comes to describing religious landmarks of Peru, it's simply impossible to fail to mention the Temple of the Moon, which has become internationally famous because of beautiful frescoes that are used to decorate halls of the temple. The facade is also decorated with drawings depicting ancient gods, patrons of earth and fertility. The inner yard of the temple is no less interesting as tourists will find several religious facilities there. Many centuries ago they were used for sacrificial ceremonies.

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Peru can be called one of the most mysterious countries in the world because of the amazing heritage of ancient civilizations. Besides enigmatic constructions built by ancient civilizations, the country is also notable for its unique national parks. The most famous natural reserve is Pisac located in the beautiful high-mountain area. Besides enchanting landscapes, the park is notable for prehistoric structures built by the Incas thousands of years ago and surviving to this day.

On the Pacific coast, there is the National Park of Costa. Its main values are picturesque beaches. Now, most of them are accessible to tourists. At the coast, a lot of interesting historical sites are located. This region is also notable for its tourist infrastructure that is kept to a minimum here. This lets save the pristine beauty of the coastal area.

Another special natural site is the reserve of Paracas that covers the entire territory of the namesake peninsula. The main features of the reserve are unique rocks and wonderful beaches. Near the peninsula, there is a range of desert islands. Rare terrestrial and sea animals dwell on the territory of the natural reserve.

There is the reserve of Waskaran in the inaccessible submontane area. When walking along the reserve, you can admire the highest rivers of Peru and marvelous landscapes from the peaks of some mountains. It is more interesting to visit this national reserve in the warm season when you can see rare plants and mountain flowers.

The Manu National Park is very popular with tourists. Its entire territory is covered with fascinating Amazing jungle. Here, you can see rare animals, birds and insects. Some of the main dwellers of this exotic place are bats. The excursion in the Manu Park will be an unforgettable adventure for those who have long dreamed of walking along exotic jungle. Almost all natural reserves are notable for their archeological and historical sites.