History and general information

Peru is blessed with a rich and ancient past and a vibrant present, making it one of South America's most popular travel destinations. Thousands of archaeological sites are found all over the country, ranging from 10,000 year old camp sites of early hunters to the monumental stone walls of sixteenth century Inca Cusco. (read more...)

Lima

The mansions and churches of colonial downtown Lima and the modern suburbs of San Isidro, Miraflores and Monterrico, make Lima a study in contrasts. More than seven million people, a third of Peru's population, live in the capital city of Peru, overlooking the Pacific Ocean. (read more...)

Paracas, Ica and Nazca

250 km. (156 miles) south of Lima lies Paracas, a windswept arid peninsula and site of one of Peru's most renowned archaeological sites. The Paracas Reserve, Peru's largest coastal wildlife sanctuary, includes the Ballestas Islands, reached from Paracas by boat. These islands are home to thousands of resident and migratory sea birds, many endemic to the Humboldt Current. (read more...)

Trujillo

One of the most beautiful cities in Peru, Trujillo was founded in 1534 by Peru's conquistador Francisco Pizarro who named it after his birthplace in Spain. This colonial and republican city, 560 km. (350 miles) north of Lima flourished when numerous families of nobles settled there to exploit gold and silver mines and the large sugar plantations. (read more...)

DMC Companies

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• Class Adventure Travel
• Condor Travel
• Peru Coltur

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