26-day trip to South America: a complete guide
by Charlotte~Turner52
Mar 28, 2025
Peru is home to the Inca civilization, towering mountains, and breathtaking natural wonders.
Capital: Lima
🇵🇪 Must-see destinations in Peru
🏔️ Machu Picchu, the Lost City of the Incas
• An ancient Inca fortress atop a mountain over 2,000 meters high.
• Limited to 400 visitors per day. Advance booking required.
• Highlights: Ancient stone castles atop mountain peaks in the Andes.
• Activities: Hiking the Inca Trail, taking photos with the morning mist.
• Photo idea: Wearing traditional Peruvian clothing. Stand at a viewpoint with mist floating in the air.
🌈 Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca)
• Location: Pitumarca District, Cusco Region, Peru, approximately 3.5 hours from Cusco.
• Significance: • Rainbow-colored mountain formed by deposits of various minerals such as iron, copper, and manganese.
• It reaches a height of 5,200 meters above sea level.
• It is a sacred site for the indigenous people (Apu) and is one of the most striking natural sights in Peru.
🏜️ Huacachina Oasis
• Location: Ica, southern Peru, approximately 4 hours from Lima.
• Significance: • It is the only desert oasis in South America.
• There is a legend that an Inca princess created a lake using a magic mirror.
• It is an adventure destination, offering activities like sandboarding and dune buggy.
🍽️ Must-Try Peruvian Foods
• Ceviche: Fish marinated in fresh lime.
• Lomo Saltado: Peruvian-style stir-fried beef.
• Anticuchos: Grilled meat skewers.
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