Lima especially is a hub for nightclubs and casinos and is extraordinarily
popular amongst visitors to Peru. In the evenings most of the hotels offer live
entertainment made up of singing, dancing and the telling of folklore legends.
The food is exceptionally good and meals usually consist of three to four
courses. Tourists however should always drink bottled water whilst in Peru just
to keep on the safe side. Many happy nights are spent by travellers to this
country at their hotels or in small villages experiencing the true delights of
both modern and ancient Peru. Ancient Peru was the seat of several prominent Andean civilizations, most
notably that of the Incas whose empire was captured by the Spanish
conquistadores in 1533. One of the greatest of these ancient Inca cities to
visit whilst in Peru is Machu Picchu, known amongst locals as the city in the
clouds or the lost city of the Incas. This mystical place is set in a remote and
dramatic area of the Andes mountain range. National Geographic has chosen Machu
Picchu as one of the World Wonders in its 50 Places of a Lifetime picks. Machu
Picchu was thought to be a sanctuary for the preparation of priestesses and
brides for the Inca nobility. Visitors who are interested in experiencing the
ancient Incan Peru can participate in a number of Inca trails which range from a
few hours to a few days. It is truly a once in a life time to experience this
ancient city and its shroud of mystery will stay with you long after you leave
the country of Peru.
No trip to Peru is complete without a trip to the Nazca Lines, one of the
world's greatest archaeological mysteries. The Nazca Lines are a true enigma, no
one has proof who built them or why. Since their discovery they have inspired
fantastic explanations from ancient gods, a landing strip for returning aliens,
to a celestial calendar created by the ancient Nazca civilization. These
archaeological mysteries are best viewed by light aircraft. On the border of
Peru and Bolivia lies the biggest freshwater lake in South America. Lake
Titicaca with it's piercing blue waters and sense of spiritual tranquillity is
home to some of the worlds most beautiful islands such as the "Island of
the Sun". Visitors to Peru dream of returning to Islands long after their
holidays are over.
Wildlife enthusiasts will be treated by the stunning offerings of Manu National
Park which is located on the eastern slopes of the Andes in the province of
Manu. The park is comprised of the Andean grasslands, elfin and cloud forests
and lowland Amazon rain forest. More animal and bird species can be spotted here
than anywhere else in the world. Bird watching is particularly excellent as the
park is home to more than 1000 species of bird. The endangered Giant Otter and
the majestic Jaguar are but two of the magnificent creatures that call this park
home.
There is so much more to this country than the few highlights mentioned here.
Peru is a land of vast majestic beauty whose ancient civilisations still form
its heart beat centuries later. A Peruvian holiday is the perfect combination of
leisure and adventure. - You can't miss with a trip here -
Oasis Overland Adventure Travel offers hands-on adventures to the magnificent country of Peru. Their trips give visitors a unique opportunity to experience the authentic Latin American lifestyle without the commercialisation that so often comes with package holidays.
