| History and Culture |
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From the descendants of Siberian migrants through the golden age of the Incas, and the conquistadors' colonialization, to the multicultural society of modern Peru |
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| Itineraries |
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Twenty suggested itineraries, covering Lima and the south coast; Arequipa; Puno and Lake Titicaca; the Cusco region; and the southeastern rainforest. |
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| Lima and the South Coast |
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The Historic Center explores Lima's cultural and political center, taking in the remnants of Lima's colonial past, such as the Museum of the Inquisition |
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Lima's Museums visits six interesting museums spread around the city |
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Barranco and Miraflores is a walking tour with lots of opportunities for shopping |
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Ica, the Nazca Lines, and the Ballestas Islands embarks on a three- or four-day excursion to see one of the mysteries of the ancient worlds |
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| Arequipa |
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Arequipa's Highlights visits the ecclesiastical centers of a city whose historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage site |
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Toro Muerto takes a taxi for a day-long trip to a valley whose carvings date back 1,300 years |
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The Colca Canyon is a two-day trip from Arequipa to see hot springs, old villages, and huge condors |
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| Puno & Lake Titicaca |
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The Uros Islands and Taquile recommends a one- or two-day excursion to the islands of Lake Titicaca |
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Sillustani, Juliaca, and Lampa visits Colla tombs, a modern town and the colonial `pink city' |
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The Lake Shore takes in the lake region's history, from Inca ruins to tranquil Jesuit churches |
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| The Cusco Region |
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Cusco City Center is a one-day walking tour, visiting a cathedral, a temple and a museum |
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Cusco to Sacsaywaman covers the ground from monastic cloisters to Inca ruins in a single day |
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Pisac, Urubamba, and Ollantaytambo devotes a day to living Inca history, traveling by taxi or bus |
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Machu Picchu by Rail travels to a sacred Inca city that is bound to be a highlight of any trip to Peru |
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The Mini Inca Trail takes a one-day hike through beautiful terrain to Machu Picchu |
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The Inca Trail joins a three- or four-day hiking tour, through mountains and forest, to Machu Picchu |
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| Southern Rainforest |
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Exploring the Rainforest suggests options for those hoping to visit this unspoiled, inaccesible region |
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| The North Coast |
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The Huaca el Dragon, Chan Chan, and Huanchaco looks at the Chimu civilization's legacy in Trujillo |
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The Huacas del Soly La Luna visits pyramids and museums of the Moche people in Trujillo |
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Chiclayo, Lambayeque, and Tucume takes a short bus ride from Chiclayo to explore the archeology of the north coast, taking in an ancient capital of the post-Moche Lambayeque civilization |
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| Leisure Activities |
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What to buy, where to eat, and where to go |
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| Calendar of Events |
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A guide to festivals in Peru |
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| Practical Information |
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All the background information you are likely to need for your stay, with a list of hand-picked hotels |
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| Index and Credits |
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