TREASURES OF PERU Treasures of Peru
Peru Land of Kings & The Inca Empire Lima, Cusco, Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu Puno, Lake Titicaca, Arequipa & Puerto Maldonado Treasures of Peru
PERU
PERU OFFERS AN INCREDIBLE MIXTURE OF ARCHAEOLOGY, HISTORICAL MONUMENTS, NATURE AND ADVENTURE.
GEOGRAPHICALLY, PERU IS DIVIDED IN THREE REGIONS:
THE COASTAL AREA ON THE PACIFIC OCEAN
THE HIGHLANDS AREA DOMINATED BY THE ANDES MOUNTAIN RANGE.
THE AMAZONIA OR JUNGLE AREA OF LUSH TROPICAL VEGETATION Welcome to Peru
ALL INTERNATIONAL PASSENGERS ARRIVE IN LIMA
FLIGHTS FROM THE USA NORMALLY ARRIVE LATE EVENING OR EARLY MORNING. FOR CLIENTS ARRIVING IN THE EVENING, DEPENDING ON THE CLIENTS INTERESTS AND THE TIME FACTOR, WE RECOMMEND TO FIRST VISIT LIMA, THE CAPITAL OF PERU AND A CITY RICH IN COLONIAL CULTURE, ART, RCHITECTURE, WORLD CLASS MUSEUMS, EXCELLENT HOTELS AND ENJOY ONE OF THE BEST FOODS IN THE CONTINENT BEFORE VISITING TO OTHER CITIES.
About Lima
LIMA
Lima - the Capital of Peru – was established by the Spanish “Conquistadores” in 1535 - and is situated on the central coast of the Pacific in Latin America. The population is approximately 8 million inhabitants and its area is about 33,000 square km.
The international airport is located in Lima at approximately 45 minutes from the colonial center or the modern and elegant districts of Miraflores and San Isidro.
Lima is a must on the agenda for al travelers who want to admire the beauty of colonial and modern Lima, for it preserves the interest and charm of cities steeped in history and crowded with historic monuments. Lima is immense and holds tourist attractions throughout the city. One of the most evocative places for the traveler is the Historic Center of Lima; rich in archaeology and magnificent museums; district of artists, painters, poets, writers, musicians; Barranco, with its bars and peñas.
Lima - Daily Tours
TOUR SUGGESTIONS WHILE IN LIMA Half Day Tours •City tour of Modern and Colonial Lima (3 hours) •Lima city tour & Larco Museum (4 hours) •Lima City Tour & Gold Museum (4 hours) •Pachacamac Temples (4 hours) •Lunch or dinner at Rosa Nautica, Senorio de Sulco (Includes transfers and other restaurant options) Full Day Tours •Caral Citadel (The oldest civilization in the Americas) •Pachacamac Temples & Peruvian Pace Horse Show •Nazca Lines (One, two & three days)
Suggested stay in Lima minimum three days . Please check with us for our tour packages.
GT Tours will tailor the tours based on your clients needs, interests and budget.
Treasures of Peru – Colonial Lima
Colonial Downtown - Change of the Guard at the Government Palace Treasures of Peru – Colonial Lima
Colonial Down town - Fountain and Government Palace Treasures of Peru – Colonial Lima
Colonial Downtown - Archbishop Palace and its beautiful colonial balconies dates back to 1535 Treasures of Peru – Colonial Lima
Colonial Downtown - Lima’s Cathedral dates back to 1535- Located in the Plaza Mayor Treasures of Peru – Colonial Lima
Cathedral interior Treasures of Peru – Colonial Lima
Beautiful Cathedral altar decorated with Francisco Pizarro’s cript the finest gold leaf artisanship Lima Treasures of Peru – Colonial Lima
Another view of the elaborate balconies surrounding the Main Square in Colonial Lima Treasures of Peru – Colonial Lima
SAN FRANCISCO CONVENT. IT IS ONE OF THE FINEST ENSEMBLES OF THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY COLONIAL ARCHITECTURE. THE CLOISTERS WITH TILES AND THE SUPERB MUSEUM OF RELIGIOUS ART Treasures of Peru – Colonial Lima
Interior of the San Francisco Convent Treasures of Peru – Colonial Lima
San Francisco Convent library – world reknown for its vast book and colonial era documents collection Colonial Lima
The catacombs of San Francisco Colonial Lima
Peru’s Supreme Court Colonial Lima
SAN MARTIN SQUARE. THIS PLAZA WAS INAUGURATED IN 1921 IN THE OCCASION OF THE CENTENARY OF THE INDEPENDENCE OF PERU. IN THE CENTRAL PART, THERE IS A MONUMENT IN HONOR OF GENERAL JOSÉ DE SAN MARTIN. THE PLAZA HAS BECOME ONE OF THE MANY SYMBOLS OF LIMA.
Huacahuallamarca – San Isidro
HUACA HUALLAMARCA IN SAN ISIDRO IS A TRUNCATED PYRAMID AND STAGGERED WHICH RESEMBLES A SMALL HILL. THE REMAINS FOUND IN EXCAVATIONS ARE RELATED TO FARMING AND WEAVING. PIECES OF COTTON FABRIC, SEWING BASKETS, CHILDREN'S TOYS, CERAMICS, STONE TOOLS AND A VERY STAINED MANTLE WITH TIAHUANACO INFLUENCES WERE FOUND. Coastal Area
Costa Verde Cliffs and Rosa Nautica Restaurant Larco Museum
Silver vase with zoomorphic representation Chimu Gold earrings and nose ring Mochica Culture Culture Larco Museum
Larco Museum – Mochica bottle representing sex scene Gold Museum
Gold Museum Enrico Poli Museum
Enrico Poli Museum – An extensive Private Collection dating back to the Spanish Conquest Lima – Hotels
GREAT SERVICE AND EXCELLENT RATES We recommend the following hotels in combination with our tours
DELUXE CATEGORY - Miraflores
Casa Andina Pvt Collection Miraflores Park Hotel
Swissotel J W Marriott
DELUXE CATEGORY – San Isidro Country Club Lima Sonesta El Olivar
Hotel Melia Hotel Westin
We also have a selection of Superior First Class and First Class Hotel to offer to you in combination with private and semi-private basis tours
Lima Hotels - Miraflores
HOTELS IN MIRAFLORES
Casa Andina Hotel Miraflores Park
Swissotel JW Marriott Lima Hotels – San Isidro
HOTELS IN SAN ISIDRO
Country Club Lima Sonesta El Olivar
Melia Hotel Westin Hotel Treasures of Peru - Cusco
Lima-Cusco Air Route
VISIT TO CUSCO STARTS WITH A TRANSFER FROM YOUR HOTEL TO THE AIRPORT FOR A SHORT FLIGHT – 1:15 MINUTES. SOME CLIENTS PREFER TO TRAVEL DIRECTLY TO CUSCO WITHOUT VISITING LIMA. THERE ARE FLIGHTS THAT ARRIVE EARLY MORNING FROM THE USA ON TIME TO CONNECT TO CUSCO IN A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. About Cusco
CUSCO Cusco, the gateway to Machu Picchu, is located in the valley of the Huataney River at 3400 meters above sea level.
The city today is a mixture of Inca architecture and the Spanish-Moorish colonial style. The Spanish destroyed most of the temples in Cusco and built catholic churches. Inside the Santa Domingo church one can still visit the temples built in representing natural elements such as lightning, rain, Moon (Quilla), Sun (Inti), wind, etc.
Visiting Cusco is one of the highlight of traveling in Peru. There is so much in and around the city. A city trip includes generally some of the majestic churches and cathedrals and the palace of Inca Garcilaso de la Vega which was converted as a museum of history of Cusco and other places in Peru.
A vast selection of hotels ranging from luxury category to tourist superior; deluxe boutique hotels, etc.
A great place to shop for souvenirs, colorful weavings and local artisanship . Cusco has many international and local cuisine restaurants and an active night life. Cusco - Daily Tours
TOUR SUGGESTIONS WHILE IN CUSCO & SACRED VALLEY
Half Day Tours •Cusco City tour and nearby ruins (3.5 hours) •Cusco Panoramic tour with Temple of the Sun (3.5 hours) •Walking tour of Cusco (2.5 hours) •Pisac or Chincheros Indian Markets (4 hours) Full Day Tours •Machu Picchu aboard Vistadome or Hiram Bingham trains •Pisac or Chincheros Market and Ollantaytambo Fortress •Maras Salt Pools, Moray & Quechua Village •Ruins, fortress and weaving demostration
Suggested stay in Cusco/Sacred Valley area minimum three days without overnight in Machu Picchu and minimum four days with overnight. GT Tours will tailor the tours based on your clients needs, interests and budget. Cusco - Daily Tours
SAMPLE ITINERARY (Basic) Day 1: Arrival in Cusco Transfer airport/hotel. Afternoon combined city tour with nearby ruins. Overnight at selected hotel Day 2: Full day tour to Sacred Valley Possible visits en route, Pisac or Chincheros Market and Ollantaytambo Fortress. Return to Cusco for overnight. Day 3: Full day tour to Machu Picchu Includes round trip on the Vistadome train service, transfers , entrance fees to Machu Picchu and lunch at Sanctuary Lodge. Return to Cusco for overnight. Day 4: Transfer out For flight out to Lima, Puno, Arequipa or Amazonia
To this basic program depending on your clients interests , we suggest to add one or two extra days in the Sacred Valley and one overnight in Machu Picchu. Or take one of our Inca Trail programs from the Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu.
Please check with us on our tour packages for Cusco Cusco
CUSCO IS A CITY OF ADMIRABLE COLONIAL ARCHITECTURE MADE IN STONE WITH WIDE PLAZAS, BIG TEMPLES AND PALACES DECORATED WITH ABUNDANT GOLD PIECES. Cusco
A BEAUTIFUL VIEW OF CUSCO MAIN SQUARE WHERE YOU FIND PLENTY OF COLONIAN AND INCA ARCHITECTURE, PLENTY OF ARTISAN SHOPS AND TOP OF THE LINE RESTAURANTS Cusco
CUSCO CATHEDRAL IS A BAROQUE-STYLE CATHEDRAL BUILT ON THE FOUNDATIONS OF THE PALACE OF THE INCA WIRACHOCHA IN CUSCO. CONSTRUCTION BEGAN IN 1550 WAS COMPLETED A CENTURY LATER. IT IS CONSIDERED ONE OF THE MOST SPLENDID SPANISH COLONIAL CHURCHES IN THE AMERICAS Cusco
THE EXTRAORDINARILY CRAFTED TEMPLE OF THE SUN AT KORICANCHA WAS THE MOST SUMPTUOUS TEMPLE OF THE INCA EMPIRE. SOME 4,000 PRIESTS AND THEIR ATTENDANTS ONCE LIVED WITHIN ITS CONFINES. KORICANCHA ALSO SERVED AS THE MAIN ASTRONOMICAL OBSERVATORY FOR THE INCAS. Ruins nearby Cusco
SACSAYHUAMAN FORTRESS. IS A WALLED COMPLEX NEAR THE OLD CITY OF CUSCO. THE SITE IS PART OF THE CITY OF CUZCO, WHICH WAS ADDED TO THE UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE LIST IN 1983. A MUST TO VISIT WHILE IN CUSCO. Ruins nearby Cusco
Another view of Sacsayhuaman En Route to Sacred Valley
On the way to the Sacred Valley a visit to the “Living Museum of the Andes,” Awana Kancha to observe animals such as alpacas in their native environment and learn about local craft techniques during spinning and weaving demonstrations. Cusco – Hotels
GREAT SERVICE AND EXCELLENT RATES We recommend the following hotels in combination with our tours
LUXURY
Monasterio Orient Express La Casona Inkaterra
DELUXE / SUPERIOR FIRST CLASS Hotel Libertador Cusco Casa Andina Pvt Collection
Hotel Novotel Hotel Picoaga
We also have a selection of Superior First Class and First Class Hotel to offer to you in combination with private and semi-private basis tours
Treasures of Peru- Hotel Monasterio
Monasterio de Orient Express Hotel –An unforgettable overnight experience Cusco – Hotel Suggestions
Hotel Libertador Cusco La Casona Inkaterra
Casa Andina Private Collection Hotel Picoaga Sacred Valley
The Sacred Valley of the Incas or Urubamba Valley is close to the Inca capital of Cusco and below the ancient sacred city of Machu Picchu . Pisac and Ollantayambo are located in the Valley. It is fed by numerous rivers which descend through adjoining valleys and gorges and includes numerous archaeological remains and villages. Sacred Valley
Varayocs at the Pisac Church. Holidays feature the procession of the Varayocs or town mayors, who at around 9:30 am head to church to attend the traditional Mass held in Quechua, the Inca language. Pisac
Pisac Indian Market. This archaeological site, considered one of the most important in Cusco, lies near the town of Písac and is home of the Sunday fair that draws thousands of visitors and villagers from remote highland villages, clad in colorful traditional dresses. Pisac Market
This colorful and vibrant native market is now open daily. A great place for lunch or dinner
Tunupa restaurant at the riverside. Tunupa restaurant
Outdoor dinning area overlooking the river Ollantaytambo
Towering above the town of Ollantaytambo is the huge Inca fortress of Ollantaytambo. Steep stone terraces rising from the edge of town lead up to the fortress ruins at the top of the hill. A stone stairway leads up through the terrace walls, allowing visitors to step out on the terraced walls. Ollantaytambo
View from the top of the Ollantaytambo Fortress Chinchero Market
Chinchero is a small Andean Indian village located high up on the windswept plains of Anta at 3762m about 30km from Cusco. There are beautiful views overlooking the Sacred Valley of the Incas, with the Cordillera Vilcabamba and the snow-capped peak of Salkantay dominating the western horizon. Chinchero is believed to be the mythical birthplace of the rainbow. Sacred Valley – Hotels
GREAT SERVICE AND EXCELLENT RATES We recommend the following hotels in combination with our tours
DELUXE/SUPERIOR FIRST CLASS
Aranwa Hotel & Spa Hotel Tambo del Inka Hotel Rio Sagrado Hotel Sol y Luna
We also have a selection of First Class and Tourist Superior hotels to offer to you in combination with private and semi-private and shared basis tours
Hotels – Sacred Valley
HOTELS IN SACRED VALLEY
Aranwa Hotel Spa Sacred Valley Hotel Tambo del Inka
Hotel Rio Sagrado Hotel Sol y Luna En Route to Machu Picchu
Vistadome Service
The Vistadome Train Service operated by Perurail is the ideal train for those who want to be in contact with the environment and appreciate the wonderful journey to Machu Picchu. Travelers feel connected and part of the impressive landscape of Peru. En route to Machu Picchu
Vistadome Train with panoramic view On the way to Machu Picchu
Visitors will enjoy panoramic views of the Valley throughout the journey Hiram Bingham Train
The Hiram Bingham is an exclusive luxury Orient Express service between Cusco and Machu Picchu operated by PeruRail. It is an unforgettable experience from beginning to end. Hiram Bingham Train
AS chance to socialize, enjoy the views at the Bar in the Hiram Bingham Aguas Calientes
Aguas Calientes, also known as Machu Picchu Pueblo dates back to 1911 with the start of construction of the railway line and ten years after the discovery of the Inca city of Machu Picchu in 1901. On the way to Machu Picchu
Road to Machu Picchu from Aguas Calientes. The road trip from Aguas Calientes to the Citadel entrance is on small comfortable vans. It takes approximately 25 minutes. Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu - Situated on a mountain ridge above the Urubamba Valley, 80 kilometers Northwest of Cusco and through which the Urubamba River flows. Most archaeologists believe that Machu Picchu was built as an estate for the Inca emperor Pachacutec (1438– 1472). Often referred to as "The Lost City of the Incas", it is perhaps the most familiar icon of the Inca World. Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu view Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu view Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu view from another angle Machu Picchu
The Temple of Three Windows, together with the Principal Temple and the Intihuatana, make up what Bingham called the Sacred Plaza. He believed that the three windows framing the distant mountains represented the three mythological caves from which the Ayar brothers, children of the sun, stepped into the world. Shards of smashed pottery were found beneath the temple perhaps indicating that pots would have been ritually broken here. Machu Picchu
Temple of the Sun and the Moon, seen from above Machu Picchu
Temple of the Sun seen from below Machu Picchu
The Intihuatana or Solar watch. The “Intihuatana” is a magnificent work of carving granite which t is located near the Temple of the Sun and the Room of the Three Windows. Machu Picchu
The Temple of the Condor in Machu Picchu is a breathtaking example of Inca stone masonry. A natural rock formation began to take shape millions of years ago and the Inca skillfully shaped the rock into the outspread wings of a condor in flight. Huayna Picchu
Huayna Picchu means "Young Mountain" and is the mountain located North of the Inca citadel. The mountain appears behind the lost city and is an important part of this great historical monument known as Machu Picchu. Its highest point is 2700 meters and allows us to have splendid views of Machu Picchu and other nearby mountains. Machu Picchu – Hotels
GREAT SERVICE AND EXCELLENT RATES We recommend the following hotels in combination with our tours
LUXURY /FIRST CLASS Sanctuary Lodge Hotel Inkaterra Pueblo Hotel Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel Hatuchay Tower
We also have a selection of Superior First Class and First Class Hotel to offer to you in combination with private and semi-private basis tours Suggested Hotels
HOTELS MACHU PICCHU/AGUAS CALIENTES
Hotel Inkaterra Machu Picchu Hotel Sanctuary Lodge
Hotel Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel Hatuchay Tower Treasures of Peru
Puno & Lake Titicaca, Arequipa and Colca The Amazonia – Puerto Maldonado On the way to Puno
Cusco – Puno (Juliaca) Route by Air – 55 Minutes Cusco/Puno by train
Andean Explorer Train from Cusco to Puno. This spectacular rail journey begins in historic Cusco and travels South to the beautiful city of Puno on the shores of Lake Titicaca. On the journey, the train makes a gentle climb to higher and cooler, altitudes. The first half of the journey is dominated by the magnificent Andean mountains which towers over the deep valleys of the meandering Huatanay River. Cusco/Puno by bus
Another great alternative for traveling from Cusco to Lima – via the First Public tourist bus. It stops at several must see tourist spots en route. Lunch and guide onboard. Puno & Lake Titicaca - Tours
TOUR SUGGESTIONS WHILE IN PUNO
Half Day Tours •Puno city tour (3 hours) •Uros Indians (3 hours) •Sillustani Burial Towers (4 hours) •Speed Boat or Llama Trek to Challa community & Museum (3 hours)
Full Day Tours •Uros & Taquile Islands •Pariti & Kalauta Islands
Suggested stay in Puno minimum three days. Please check with us about on tour packages on Puno and surroundings.
GT Tours will tailor the tours based on your clients needs, interests and budget. About Puno & Lake Titicaca
PUNO & LAKE TITICACA
Puno is located on the shores of Lake Titikaka at 3850 meters above sea level. Puno is the city of folklore, music and dance. In "la Fiesta de la Virgen de Candelaria" in the first week of February about 70 local groups show their dances. In and around Puno more than 300 dances stood the test of time and are still practiced.
In the small tiny streets of Puno a lot of bicycles are used for personal transportation and as taxis bringing visitors to the harbor at the end of Avenida el Puerto and Avenida Titikaka. Boat trips are offered with a guide to the floating islands of the Uros and to the islands of Taquile and Amantaní.
When the Incas extended their Empire, the Uros Indians living on the shores of the lake Titikaka withdraw onto the LakeTitikaka where the main vegetation is the Totora reed. With this totora reeds they built their floating islands. The Incas left them alone and centuries later until now they still live on their islands. They live from fishing and recently from the sales of souvenirs to tourists. On the way to Puno
Alpacas , small villages, farm lands on the way to Puno On the way to Puno
The Andahuaylillas town main attraction is a humble looking church, called the “Church of San Pedro of Andahuaylillas”. This Catholic Church, was built in 1631 and was one of the first attempts in this area to convert the pre-Spanish inhabitants of Peru. On the way to Puno
Raqchi Archaeological Center - Wiracocha God Temple Puno
Arriving to The Folk Capital of America - Puno Puno
Welcome to Puno & Lake Titicaca – Colorful , playful and festive Puno
Diablada during the celebration of the Virgin of the Candelaria. The "Candelaria" feast fully justifies Puno's claim to the title of Folklore Capital, for its wealth of dances, ornamentation and sumptuous costumes. It gathers many communities and dance groups of the whole south area of Peru and foreign delegations who are represented in big artistic competitions arriving with their own musical groups and dramatize in beautiful choreographs in parades by the streets and contests in the stadium of Puno. Puno
Sillustani’s Ruins are located 34 km from Puno on the road to Juliaca. On the way one will see a panoramic view of the city; the bay of the lake and the plateau of the Necklace. When we reach the ruins of Sillustani we will have a tour of the Pre-Inca cemetery, considered the most important of Collao and place of sacrifice where the most important people were buried - Kolla. Lake Titicaca
Local Native Weavers -- Puno – Titicaca Lake Uros
Sailing to the Island of the Uros. Uros are pre-Incan people that live on forty-two self- fashioned floating islands in Lake Titicaca. The Uros use bundles of dried totora reeds to make their boats (balsas mats), and to build the islands themselves. Uros
A dried totora Uros embarkation Uros
Arriving to one of the Uros man-made islands Uros
Arrival to Uros Island 1.Taquile Island. Taquileños run their society based on community collectivism and on the Inca moral code. The economy is based on fishing, terraced farming horticulture
Taquile Island
Taquile Island. “Taquileños “run their society based on community collectivism and on the Inca moral code. The economy is based on fishing, terrace farming horticulture based on potato cultivation, and tourist-generated income. Taquile Island
Taquile residents dressed with their typical attire Taquile Island
View of the Titicaca Lake from Taquile Island Puno / Lake Titicaca Hotels
GREAT SERVICE AND EXCELLENT RATES We recommend the following hotels in combination with our tours
DELUXE /FIRST CLASS Libertador Isla Esteves Hotel Titilaka Casa Andina Private Collection Hotel Jose Antonio
We also have a selection of Superior First Class and First Class Hotel to offer to you in combination with private and semi-private basis tours Hotels we recommend
HOTELS IN PUNO
Hotel Libertador Hotel Titilaka
Hotel Jose Antonio Puno Hotel Casa Andina Private Collection Arequipa Next Stop - Arequipa
Puno , Cusco or Lima to Arequipa Flight time: 55 Minutes About Arequipa and Colca
AREQUIPA Arequipa is located at a height of 2325 meters above sea level in the Desert Mountains of the Andes. This beautiful city is practically totally built out of sillar, a kind of white volcanic stone. This is why Arequipa is called the white city. With its one million inhabitants, Arequipa is the second biggest city of Peru. The main square, the Plaza de Armas is the most beautiful of the country. The magnificent "Catedrál" and the shopping malls are in colonial style. It is the city with the eternal spring.
Besides of the many impressive religious buildings, Arequipa boasts beautiful colonial houses form the 17th and the 18th century. Some of them are still private property; most of them are sold to banks or reconstructed them as shopping malls and hotels. Some of these fantastic colonial houses with perfect workmanship, colorful gardens and statues can still be visited.
COLCA CANYON Chivay is situated a 160Km East of Arequipa and is the beloved resting-place for many tourists going to the Colca Canyon. The people of the area is proud to call this valley the deepest in the world: a mountain ridge of 3.200m from summit to river. But this canyon is visited by many to see and photograph the biggest bird in the world: the condor. Arequipa - Tours
TOUR SUGGESTIONS WHILE IN AREQUIPA
Half Day Tours •City tour & Santa Catalina Convent (4 hours) •Countryside & Sabandia Mill (4 hours) •Yura Thermal Baths (5 hours) •Juanita Mummy (1.5 hours)
Full Day Tours •Colca Canyon (Recommended overnight in Colca)
Suggested stay in Puno minimum three days. Please check with us our tour packages that include Arequipa and Colca.
GT Tours will tailor the tours based on your clients needs, interests and budget.
Arequipa
Arequipa Main Square. The Plaza de Armas is a good starting point for touring Arequipa. This is the city center, surrounded by beautiful colonial architecture made of sillar stone. Gardens and a central fountain make this a pleasant are to sit and relax. The highlights in the Plaze de Armas are the Arequipa Cathedral and the colonnaded balconies. It is one of the most impressive main squares in Peru Arequipa
Main Square and The Cathedral Arequipa
Compañía Church View of the Cathedral from the Sonesta Posada del Inca Hotel Arequipa
Compañia Church: Completed in 1698, is one of the oldest churches in Arequipa and a great example of Mestizo architecture (mixture of western and Indian styles.
Arequipa
Santa Catalina Convent. Located in the center of Arequipa, Santa Catalina is the pride of its townspeople, covering an area of more than 29,426 square meters. It is a masterpiece of colonial architecture, and houses some of the finest examples of Spanish American religious art. Arequipa
Misti Volcano. Towering over the city of Arequipa. Its perfect, snowcapped cone is thought to have had religious significance for the Incas and has inspired both legends and poetry. Arequipa
Panoramic view of Arequipa countryside Arequipa
Juanita mummy at the UCSM museum. On September 2, 1995 an expedition found the mummy named "Juanita, THE GIRL OF THE ICE" (The Lady of Ampato, The maiden of the Andes, etc.). in very good condition, except for some parts of his body that were exposed to weathering
Arequipa Hotels
GREAT SERVICE AND EXCELLENT RATES We recommend the following hotels in combination with our tours
DELUXE/FIRST CLASS
Hotel Libertador Casa Andina Private Collection
Hotel Sonesta Posada El Cabildo Hotel
Hotels in Arequipa
HOTELS IN AREQUIPA WE RECOMMEND
Hotel Sonesta Posada Casa Andina Private Collection
El Cabildo Hotel Hotel Libertador Next Stop - Colca
Arequipa - Colca On the way to Colca
An excelent road will take guests to Colca On the way to Colca
VICUÑAS AT SALINAS RESERVATION AND AGUADA BLANCA ON THE WAY TO COLCA. THE VICUNAS ARE ALSO A SOURCE OF FINE WOOLS Colca
THE COLCA VALLEY IS PLACED AT THE SOUTH OF PERU, IN THE PROVINCE OF CAYLLOMA, AREQUIPA. IT IS FAMOUS BECAUSE OF THE DEEPNESS THAT THE VALLEY FORMS, AND THE BEAUTY OF THE LANDSCAPE. Colca Canyon
THE COLCA CANYON IS LOCATED ABOUT 100 MILES (160 KILOMETERS) NORTHWEST OF AREQUIPA. IT IS MORE THAN TWICE AS DEEP AS THE GRAND CANYON IN THE USA AT 4,160 M. HOWEVER, THE CANYON'S WALLS ARE NOT AS VERTICAL AS THOSE OF THE GRAND CANYON. Colca
COLCA LODGE HOTEL – THERMAL BATHS… THREE POOLS WITH TEMPERATE WATER, ONE POOL WITH COLD WATER. TEMPERATURE OF THERMAL POOLS ADJUSTABLE ACCORDING TO THE GUEST’S PLEASURE. Colca
ONE OF MANY PLACES TO STOP AND VIEW THE COLCA CANYON Colca
CRUZ DEL CONDOR – THE ROAD EDGES THE CANYON. BELOW THE COLCA RIVER WHICH IS SURROUDED BY THE CANYON WALLS AT A HIGHT OF OVER 9,000 FEET . Colca
A VERY USUAL SIGHT – THE ANDEAN CONDOR. THE MAJESTIC ANDEAN CONDOR IS A NATIONAL SYMBOL OF PERU & OTHER COUNTRIES AND PLAYS AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN THE FOLKLORE AND MYTHOLOGY OF THE ANDEAN REGIONS. Colca
THE ANDEAN CONDOR Colca
COLLAGUAS WOMEN & CHILDREN – NATIVES OF THE REGION On to our next stop…..
FAREWELL FROM COLCA Hotels & Lodges in Colca
HOTELS/LODGES IN COLCA CANYON WE RECOMMEND
Hotel : Casa Andina Colca Colca Lodge
Las Casitas de Colca Colca
COLCA LODGE HOTEL. SURROUNDED BY THE NATURAL BEUTY OF THE COLCA VALLEY IN THE PICTURESQUE VILLAGE OF YANQUE AND ON TOP OF THE CANYON. Treasures of Peru
Puerto Maldonado – Amazon Region About the Rain Forests
PUERTO MALDONADO Puerto Maldonado, the gateway to Manu National Reserve and to Tambopata Candamo National Reserve, is the Capital of the Department of Madre de Dios. Located at 230 Mts. above sea level, it has a tropical climate warm and humid. With a rainy season between December and March,. Best to visit it April through November. Puerto Maldonado is a small town on the confluence of the Tambopata and Madre de Dios rivers.
The Department of Madre de Dios, has the greatest biodiversity, and is possibly the least affected and eroded territory in the Peruvian Amazon. It contains three reservations. Manu National Reserve Some 850 species of birds have been identified and rare species such as the giant otter and the giant armadillo have found refuge there. Tambopata Candamo National Reserve Some 750 species of birds, and more than 1100 of butterflies are reported to live in its diverse habitats and forests. Sandoval Lake One hour away by outboard motorboat - a beautiful lake on the right bank of the Madre de Dios river surrounded by high aguaje-palms, and populated by ducks, parrots, turtles, caimans, otters, crocodiles, herons and a great variety of fish. Next stop – Puerto Maldonado
Meeting of the Tambopata & Madre de Dios rivers
WE REACH PUERTO MALDONADO BY AIR FROM LIMA OR NON STOP FROM CUSCO . NON STOP FLIGHT FROM CUSCO ONLY 55 MINUTES Puerto Maldonado
PUERTO MALDONADO AIRPORT
PUERTO MALDONADO – IMPORTANT PART OF THE PERUVIAN AMAZON. IS A VAST TERRITORY TEEMING WITH ENOUGH WILDLIFE AND FLORA TO MAKE A LASTING IMPRESSION ON ANY NATURE-LOVING TRAVELER Almost there…
NAVIGATING ON THE TAMBOPATA RIVER EN ROUTE TO YOUR LODGE. THE TAMBOPATA RIVER IN FLOWS FROM THE EASTERN SLOPE OF THE ANDES ALONG THE BORDER OF THE PUNO REGION. Lodges
INKATERRA LODGE-RESERVA AMAZONICA - RECOMMENDED Lodges
POSADA AMAZONICA LODGE - RECOMMENDED Excursions
POSADA AMAZONAS BOAT EXCURSION AT THE TRES CHIMBADAS LAKE
THIS AND THE FOLLOWING SLIDES WILL SHOW A COUPLE OF THE MANY ACITIVITES THE LODGES OFFER AS DAILY EXCURSIONS AND THE WILDLIFE YOU WOULD FIND THERE
For nature lovers…
VIEW FROM ONE OBSERVATION TOWER Unusual birds….
ARPIA EAGLE Trekking
A WALK THROUGH THE JUNGLE Turtles
SLOW DOWN ..TRAFFIC JAM Rodents???
CAPIBARAS – THE WORLD’S LARGEST RODENT Frogs…
TREE FROG For the birds…
MACAWS A nice finale….
A BEATIFUL WAY TO END YOUR LAST NIGHT IN PUERTO MALDONADO – ITS SUNSET.
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