The Huascarán National Park is not just any ordinary national park. The Park is situated in the Andes’ Cordillera Blanca range of the wonderful South American nation of Peru. The Park forms a part of the Ancash region of central Peru. The Park is also pronounced as the Natural Heritage of Humanity. This park is spread over a huge area of 3,000 sq. kms and the place is full of 663 glaciers, besides 296 wonderful lakes and 41 tributaries. The Park is also the home to three major rivers, which are the Marañón, Pativilca and Santa Rivers. Besides, the Park is also home to the largest mountain of the entire nation of Peru. The famous Huascarán Mountain stands at a height of 6768 meters and it is a lovely sight as it rises way above the other  [...]

The city of Huaraz is part of the wonderful South American nation of Peru. The city is the capital of the Departmento de Ancash or in simple words the state of Ancash. The city is home to approximately 100,000 people. The exact location of the city is in the central-northern region of the nation. The city is located some 420 kms north of the capital city of Lima. The city is nicely nested within the significant Callejón de Huaylas valley and as such the main occupation of the region is agriculture. However, in the past few years, the tourism industry of the city and region has played a major role in earning the all important foreign exchange reserves, which in turn have played a major role in nourishing the economy of the entire region. The  [...]

Huanchaco is a very famous summer and beach vacation area situated in Peru’s northern city of Trujillo. Over the years Huanchaco has only received praise from all quarters for the facilities it provides to its visitors. The area is known the world over for its spectacular surfing activities. Another reason for the rise of Huanchaco as a tourist hot spot is on account of its proximity to the nearby famous Chan Chan ruins, which are ranked as the largest in the entire world and are quite old as they were founded during the Mochican era, which was way before the Inca empire. Nevertheless, the Huanchaco area is defined by its beautiful sandy beaches. The entire area can be described as extra ordinary and I can only guarantee you, once you are  [...]

The wonderful city of Chiclayo is the headquarters of the Lambayeque region of North Peru. This marvelous city lies at just 13 kms from the huge Pacific Ocean and its distance from Peru’s capital Lima is around 770 kms. This city has some very unique distinctions to its credit. It was founded way back in the 1500s’ and during those days the city was called “Santa María de los Valles de Chiclayo.” The title of “city” came only on April 15, 1835, courtesy the then Peruvian President Felipe Santiago Salaverry. The President also bestowed upon Chiclayo, the honorary name of the “Heroic City.” This is a proud honor and the city has lived up to this reputation and this honor is intact even today, which is only a fitting  [...]

The Peruvian region of La Libertad is home to the largest and probably the most spectacular of all pre-Columbian cities in the South American region. This archaeological site is known as Chan Chan and is located some 5 kms away in the western direction from the major Peruvian town of Trujillo. The site is spread over an area of 20 sq. kilometers. The year 1986 saw the site being recognized as a World Heritage site of UNESCO. The city of Chan Chan is the headquarters of the Kingdom of Chimor. The Kingdom is also more popularly referred to as Chimu Empire. The city represents the largest mud-brick settlement found in the Americas’ However, in the current day, the site is under constant threat not from some man made forces, but the natural forces  [...]

The city of Chachapoyas is situated in northern Peru. The city is located at a height of 2,235 meters above sea level. The city is surrounded by huge mountains and is quite far from the notorious Peruvian coast. The city is home to some 20,279 residents. As the city is far away from the sea, it remains quite isolated from other parts of the country and the means of traveling to the place are quite limited. There is a daily bus service to the city from cities such as Cajamarca and Chiclayo. Chachapoyas is the headquarters of the Amazonas Region and the origin of the city dates back to September 5, 1538, and the person behind the formation of this wonderful city was Alonso de Alvarado. Nevertheless, the city is full of agricultural activities  [...]

Cajamarca is a wonderful town situated in the northern highlands of the beautiful South American nation of Peru. This town is quite pleasant there are attractions aplenty here. The best part of the place is its numerous structures which are all about the ancient colonial architecture. The city forms the headquarters of the Cajamarca region of the nation and is situated around 2,700 meters above the sea level. The city is home to some 135,000 people and the specialties of the city besides its numerous ancient landmarks are its dairy products and cheeses. The city is also famous the world over for its lovely churches and Inca Baths, which when translated into a simpler form imply, hot springs. However, the most important characteristic of the  [...]

The marvelous mountain town of Ayabaca is ranked amongst the major tourist hotspots in the wonderful South American nation of Peru. The town is part of the Ayabaca province, which is part of the northwestern region of the country. The region is also commonly referred to as Ayavaca and it is part of the nation’s northern border with the neighboring country of Ecuador. Besides, the province is bordered by the Huancabamba Province on the northeast and the Morropón Province on the southern side. The western borders of the province are shared with the Sullana and Piura provinces. The headquarters of the province is the city of Ayabaca, which also holds the distinction of being the highest city in the entire region at some 2,709 meters above sea  [...]

The city of Ayacucho is the headquarters of Peru’s Huamanga Province. This city and province constitutes the Ayacucho region of the nation. The city is home to some 151,019 residents. The city is situated at a height of 2,761 meters above the sea level and history tells us Ayacucho was founded in the year 1540. However, during those olden days the city was referred to as “San Juan de la Frontera de Huamanga.” It was only in 1825, when Simon Bolivar re-baptized the city to its present day name. The logic behind the current name of the city is the tribute to the battle waged by the natives of the land to end the domination over the land by the Spaniards. Recent researches have revealed the existence of human settlements, which date to more  [...]

Lamas is an ancient town, about 30 minutes away from Tarapoto, in the Northern Peruvian Region of San Martin. Best time to visit Lamas The relatively drier months from June to October are the time when most of the tourists come exploring Tarapoto and the areas around. How to reach The cities of Peru are well-connected by flights. You can fly to Guillermo del Castillo Paredes Airport in Tarapoto from Lima, the Capital of Peru.  Peru is accessible from major destinations of the world. From Tarapoto, you can take a bus or hire a car to reach Lamas. Lamas Tourist Attractions Lamas is an ancient Peruvian Town, a must-visit in your itinerary if you are planning a historical tour of Peru. Lamas attract tourists because of its ethnological museum.  [...]