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ChocoMuseo Barranco
ChocoMuseo Barranco There are few places more perfect for chocolate lovers than the ChocoMuseo in Barranco. Travelers can tour the chocolate factory and watch expert artisans craft dark, milk and white chocolate delights by hand, or participate in one of the museum’s unique workshops that grant vi
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Chincheros Indian Market
Chincheros Indian Market The colorful Sunday market in the traditional Andean town of Chincheros attracts stallholders and browsers from near and far. Known as the birthplace of the rainbow, Chincheros has the full range of photogenic attractions: Inca ruins, Andean village houses, an elaborate co
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Chinatown (Barrio Chino)
Chinatown (Barrio Chino) Much like New York and San Francisco, the city of Lima has its own Chinatown (Barrio Chino). Peru’s ethnic Chinese community comprises an estimated 1.5 million people — some five percent of the total population — and the hub of that community lies in the heart of Lima’s hi
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Chiclayo Cathedral
Chiclayo Cathedral By Peruvian standards, the Chiclayo Cathedral in the Plaza de Armas is comparatively very young. Not constructed until 1869 (versus the early 16th and 17th centuries for churches in nearby Trujillo), the cathedral and its adjoining public square werent inaugurated until 1916. D
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Chachani Volcano
Chachani Volcano Outdoor adventurers who escape to Peru should save at least two ot three days to explore the incredible trails, terrain and views of Chachani Volcano. This 6,075-meter-tall active volcano located near the city of Arequipa is known for its intermediate climbs and technical ascents.
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Casa Urquiaga (Casa Calonge)
Casa Urquiaga (Casa Calonge) Located along the famous Plaza de Armas, Casa Urquiaga (Casa Calonge) offers a rare glimpse into the political history of Trujillo. Here, in this sprawling mansion with three courtyards and numerous rooms festooned in chandeliers, visitors can get a sense of the everyd
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Brüning National Archaeological Museum
Brüning National Archaeological Museum During the late 19th and early 20th century, German archaeologist Hans Heinrich Brüning Brookstedt devoted his life to Northern Peru. For decades, Brüning would toil tirelessly along the desert coastline in search of ceramics and cultural artifacts from the M
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Bridge of Sighs (Puente de los Suspiros)
Bridge of Sighs (Puente de los Suspiros) If you’re looking for an atmospheric spot to watch the sunset in Lima, there are few lookouts as romantic as the Bridge of Sighs (Puente de los Suspiros), the principal landmark of Lima’s Barranco district and even immortalized in song by renowned Peruvian
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Belen
Belen Some call this unusual neighborhood of 74,000 the “Venice of the Amazon,” which is more than a little misleading. The famed “floating barrio” is quite poor, and would be considered a shantytown on dry land. Nevertheless, the fact that the modest thatch-roofed homes, restaurants and bars rise
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Batán Grande
Batán Grande Oh, what Batán Grande must have looked like in 1100 AD. Located 20 miles north of Chiclayo, this sprawling remnant of the Sicán civilization is set amongst a grove of algorrobo trees that form the largest dryland forest on South America’s west coast. Poking out from the field of green
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Basilica Cathedral of Arequipa
Basilica Cathedral of Arequipa Towering over Arequipa’s main plaza, Plaza de Armas, is the Basilica Cathedral of Arequipa. The history of this great cathedral dates back to 1544 when the first church was built on the square, and over the years, fire, earthquakes and volcanic activity have partiall
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Awana Kancha
Awana Kancha The textile mill at Awana Kancha is an entertaining and culturally-rich stop on the journey between Cusco and the Sacred Valley. Set 30 minutes outside of the Cusco city center, this popular artisan outpost is a budget-friendly place to experience alpacas and Andean culture.With no en
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Ausangate
Ausangate The Inca Trail might be the most popular trek in the Peruvian Andes near Cusco, but an arguably equally impressive (and certainly less crowded) trail leads visitors to Ausangate. Nevado Ausangate, the highest mountain in southern Peru, peaks at 20,945 feet (6,384 meters) a
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Amazon Refuge Wildlife Conservation Center
Amazon Refuge Wildlife Conservation Center This research and conservation center in the heart of the Peruvian Amazon began with the gift of 100 acres of land from the local San Juan de Yanayacu Indians. Today, it serves as a leading lodge and excursion center in one of the world’s most biologicall
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Amantani Island/Isla Amantani
Amantani Island/Isla Amantani For those wishing to avoid heavily touristed Taquile Island, but still enjoy a smoothly operating system of homestays and a taste of traditional lake lifestyle, Isla Amantani is the perfect option. The 38km (26mi), four-hour trip and dearth of infrastructure (electric
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Urubamba Valley
Urubamba Valley Better known as the “Sacred Valley,” the Urubamba Valley is the ancient cradle of Inca civilization. It’s a place where merchants still speak Quechua while strolling the cobbled streets, and markets burst with the vibrant colors of traditional Inca art. It’s a place where ruins ris
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Tipon
Tipon When you hear “Inca ruins” you probably think Machu Picchu, and while the famous 15th century site deserves its bucket list status, Peru is home to other travel-worthy ruins as well. One of them, arguably the best demonstration of the incredible engineering skills of the Incas, is Tipón.The
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Quarry Trail
Quarry Trail Unforgettable and crowded—those are two words that travelers might use to describe the Inca Trail. Seeing as it’s the most popular trail in Peru, the Inca Trail has become a hike that’s hard to get reservations for. Often travelers will reserve their permits up to 6 months in advance,
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La Raya Pass
La Raya Pass An endless panorama of rugged slopes, sweeping plains and jagged, snow-capped peaks, broken up by crops of bristly shrubs, bursts of wildflowers and herds of llama and alpaca grazing on the hillsides - traveling over La Raya Pass serves as a spectacular introduction to the Peruvian An
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Archbishop’s Palace
Archbishop’s Palace Located in Lima’s Plaza de Armas, the Archbishop’s Palace is an extraordinary example of neo-classical architecture. Rising next to the Lima Cathedral, this plot of land has been the Archbishop’s residence since Francisco Pizarro decreed it as such in 1535. The building, howeve
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