Perú Adventure + tourism An invitation to adventure

Travel has always been a part of us. The Peruvians have always recognized the THIS IS THE STORY OF A epic travels of Odysseus in Homer´s tales. tremendous natural wealth of their land: Plumbing the ocean´s depths in submarines, gorges, rivers, lakes, waterfalls, valleys and through the science fiction of Jules Verne. forests. And they have always understood COUNTRY CALLED , The encounters of the giant Gulliver with that their flora and fauna form an integral Lilliputians. Captain Ahab´s obsessive search part of a landscape that is climatically and THAT BOASTS THREE in his whaling craft. geographically so diverse. This mosaic starts at the Historic Sanctuary NATURAL REGIONS AND What is it about these stories that so with its trekking paths that cross verdant stimulates the imagination? What do these mountains and follow traces of old Inca EIGHT ALTITUDINAL ZONES. journeys really hold for us? We believe it is roads. It continues through the meandering the allure of nature, of what might await, rivers of the Amazon jungle that penetrate YES, THIS IS GEOGRAPHY. unforeseen, at the destination. And also, what its dense forests. And the rapids of a ravine we might discover about ourselves: the spirit made for kayak descents. Or the bays of the HERE, WE PRESENT THE of adventure. It seems as if there is no corner Paracas National Reserve and their untamed of the world that has not been photographed winds, ideal for nautical sports. The snowy ADVENTURE THAT AWAITS in the age of Google Earth. It is as if human peaks of Ancash are prized by international beings have trodden every one of the natural mountaineers. And the canyons of the Colca reserves. And yet, that’s not the case. in Arequipa are the place to contemplate the YOU IN THIS LAND. flight of the condor. Because of a geographic accident, Peru has Loreto become a great adventure destination in This same geography makes for a biodiversity Amazonas world tourism. The Andean Mountain Range of climates and scenery. It also encourages is the longest chain on the planet and crosses the growth and cultivation of foods that its territory vertically. It is this very terrestrial are natural, healthy and ideal for nutrition, presence that has defined Peru´s ecosystems whose finest qualities are expressed here in and landscapes for millions of years. There is Peru: superfoods such as quinoa, amaranth, more than just coast, mountains and jungle sacha inchi and maca; fruits such as lucuma, Ancash in Peru; the mountains divide the country into custard apple and goldenberry; vegetables eight altitudinal zones. They have also shaped such as asparagus. Each region of the country the temperament of Peruvians. Twelve World has its own particular nutritious richness. Lima Heritage Sites are testimony to ancient ways Ica of understanding and living amongst the Peru is the perfect destination to continue landscapes: the middle of a desert, on a steep writing new travel stories. Arequipa mountain, or beside a lake.

-2- -3- Elevation index HUAYHUASH INTENSITY AND HEIGHT (CUSCO) (ANCASH) Peru´s eight altitudinal zones are Trekking in the Mountaineering, trekking a way of conceiving its different (3104 meters) ecosystems, from its 2250 kilo- and bird watching meters of coast along the banks (between 3300 and 6634 of the Pacific Ocean, to Huasca- meters) ran, the highest snow-capped COLCA mountain in the Andes, at 6768 (AREQUIPA) (AMAZONAS) meters. Towards the country´s Canoing, rafting, kayaking, Trekking, horseback riding and eastern side, the highland and lowland jungles lushly open out. horseback riding and zip lining flora and fauna watching In the middle, the almost tropical in the valley and the canyon (between 2300 and 3000 climate of its beaches and bays contrasts with the dry cold of the (between 3000 and 5000 meters) puna and plateaus. But there is meters) also room for rainforests. And for freezing lakes lapping the AMAZONAS RIVER foothills of high peaks, or warm (LORETO) lagoons flanked by mountains Hiking, kayaking, piranha covered with vegetation. We wanted to locate the destina- fishing, paddling and canopying tions we present here in this ma- (between 70 and 220 meters) gazine according to their eleva- tion, using this contour line that represents a challenging and ex- citing mountain.

PARACAS Choquequirao was chosen (ICA) as the best destination Diving, sport fishing, kayaking, paragliding, on the Best in Travel 2017 cycling, windsurfing and list, published by the sandboarding Lonely Planet guidebook. (between 12 and 786 meters)

The Huayhuash Mountain Range Reserved Area is located in the highest mountain range in the country. -4- -5- Destinations

With perimeter walls of up to 20 meters A NATURAL ADVENTURE Amazonas in height, Kuelap, the most important urban center for the Chachapoyas cul- ture, has an area of six hectares and is CLOSE TO THE CLOUDS located at the top of a mountain of more than 3000 meters, as if it were a sentry An ancient stone construction on a confused by the landscape. It is said that the name comes from a pre-Inca term mountain top, an imposing waterfall meaning “forest in the clouds”. There is mist. There are limestone and clay cons- and a lagoon that seems like a mirror tructions, bromeliads, orchids, moss and Lima lichens. A characteristic of the rainforest made of water. landscape.

-Amazonas- Until recently, reaching Kuelap from Nuevo Tingo, one hour from Chacha- poyas, the capital city of Amazonas, took an hour and a half. The journey was 72 kilometers, along winding paths. Since 2017, the section from Nuevo Tingo can be traveled in just twenty minutes, thanks to a modern cable car crossing gorges and mountains. The Kuelap Cable Car pro- Lagoon of the Condors ject—26 cabins, each with capacity for The prize for There are no condors: but the people eight passengers—mobilizes many more walking five who lived here decades ago assure us tourists in a faster and more efficient that these majestic birds used to circle manner offering a magnificent experience kilometers from above. It is also known as the Lagoon of with the view. the Mummies because close to its banks, Cocachimba on an elevated steep slope parts of an With the improvements of the roads ancient Chachapoya and Inca mauso- that link Chachapoyas with the towns of is reaching Gocta, leum were discovered: 200 mummies San Martin, forming part of the northern one of the highest sheltered in six chullpas (tombs), quipus Amazon circuit, Cocachimba appeared on (a Pre-Hispanic counting system), and the map, with almost the same sponta- waterfalls in the samples of rock art on the walls. neity as the region´s Andean cock of the rock, hummingbirds and wild orchids. world. Today it is certainly a challenge for The circuits (hiking or on horseback) to trekking enthusiasts. The road leaves see Gocta waterfalls up close begin from the town of Leymebamba and crosses the village of Cocahimba. It is an immen- marshes and steep mountains until it se fall of water—one of the highest cas- reaches a lagoon with green and dark cades in the world—, equivalent to twice reflections. An almost cinematic lands- the height of the Empire State Building in cape greets the visitor: a mirror of water New York. It actually drops a total of 771 flanked by vegetated slopes and envelo- meters over two falls: the first measures ped by a curtain of mist over 231 meters and the second 540 meters. It the surface—with a length of four kilo- is a natural spectacle that makes the five meters and a width of two—. kilometer journey from Cocachimba well worth it. Location: Luya and Bongara provinces Location: Chachapoyas province in the in the department of Amazonas department of Amazonas Elevation: Between 1800 and Elevation: 2600 meters 3050 meters High season: From May to September Temperature: From 15 (min.) to Temperature: 15 °C (on average) 25 °C (max.) -6- -7- Destinations

THE AUSANGATE TREK LARES THE SALKANTAY TREK The demanding hike around Au- This is one of the lesser-known tre- In Quechua, its name means “savage sangate´s perpetually snow-capped ks. Yet nevertheless, it provides an mountain”. The slopes of this snow- peak can take several days, but the unforgettable experience. The route— capped mountain are known for their route is outstanding for the unique known also as the Weavers Way—be- technical difficulty and each year -at charm of its scenery, amidst lagoons, gins in the district of Lares, to the north tract mountaineers from all over the hot spring pools, valleys of pas- of the city of Cusco. There is also access world. However, a network of trekking ture where wild llamas and vicuñas from the of Urubamba. paths can also be found nearby. The graze, canyons and snowy peaks. From the start of the hike, the Andean best-known hike takes four days and Ausangate is a sacred mountain, re- scenery of the Veronica, Sahuasiray, can start in Limatambo, Mollepata or garded as the source of water. Its in- Pitusiray and Chicon peaks alternate Soraypampa. Two imposing peaks habitants offer ritual ceremonies as with archaeological remains and Que- dominate the landscape: Humantay payment to the land. Depending on chua-speaking villages. The trek also and Salkantay. This destination also access, it is possible to also visit the allows contact with traditional cus- offers the possibility of discovering na- mountain of “seven colors” in the Vil- toms, such as llama and alpaca gra- tive wildlife—from vizcachas and al- canota range. Its strange pigmenta- zing, tuber cultivation and, of course, pacas, to condors—. It is an alternative tion is related to the presence of mine- textile production. route for reaching the Machu Picchu rals and sedimentary rocks. Historic Sanctuary, following the Inca ALTERNATIVE ROUTES trail. The ancient imperial city is also a land Cusco Location: Districts of Ocongate and Location: Lares district in the province Location: Districts of Santa Teresa of trails. A brief guide to the region´s Pitumarca in the provinces of Canchis of Calca and Limatambo in the provinces of La and Quispicanchis Elevation: Up to 4550 meters Convención and Anta trekking alternatives. Elevation: Up to 6372 meters Degree of difficulty: Medium Elevation: Up to 6271 meters Degree of difficulty: High Season: From May to October Degree of difficulty: High Lima -Cusco- Season: From April to October Temperature: Minimum 5 °C Season: From June to September Temperature: Minimum -5°C Maximum 21 °C Temperature: Minimum -5°C Maximum 22°C Recommendations: First acclimatize, Maximum 27 °C Recommendations: It is advisable to with 3 or 4 days in Cusco and Recommendations: Acclimatization is By now it is a maxim of contemporary tourism: walking to National Geographic Traveler in 2015 as one of the best des- first acclimatize, with 4 or 5 days in surroundings. Carry a sleeping bag, suggested. Also carry water, a torch, a the historic sanctuary of Machu Picchu is something every tinations—is organized around nine architectonic groups. A Cusco and surroundings. Waterproof water, purification tablets, sunscreen, hat, a sleeping bag, purification tablets, traveler should experience at least once. These trekking pa- system of terraces and irrigation, dormitories and temples, and warm clothing, sunscreen, food repellent, a torch, a hat and and insect repellent. ths—many of which were Inca roads—afford a cultural and all similar to those of Machu Picchu, as well as a series of and water, are all essential. sunglasses. natural adventure. Yet the charms of the region are not res- stone walls with rare camelid iconography, all stand out. tricted to its most famous Inca city. However, the experience begins well before the traveler Nearby, in a hidden corner of the Vilcabamba Range, is steps out along its terraces: the trekking—of four or five Choquequirao. This archaeological complex has begun to days, depending on one´s physical state—begins at the come to the notice of researchers and tourists because of its town of San Pedro de Cachora. It is here that a walk of 30 similarity to Machu Picchu—its remains are just as extensive kilometers begins, crossing the Apurímac River and conti- and important—. And some have even dared to call it “her nuing upwards, passing through the villages of Santa Rosa sacred sister”, although it is by no means a replica. and Marampata, until reaching Choquequirao. The scenery According to archaeologists, it is the most authentic symbol is powerful. From Inter-Andean valleys, canyons plunging to of Inca resistance: the citadel where they took refuge in 1572 depths of 2000 meters and rural settlements, to the vitality from the advancing Conquistadors. As if it were a paradox, of the cloud forests and subtropical Andean vegetation. Un- its history began at the end of the age of the Tahuantinsu- like other more crowded trails, it is also possible to observe yo—as the territory dominated by the Incas was known—. native animals, such as deer, spectacled bears, condors and It was conceived as a system of Andean settlements and ci- hummingbirds. And medicinal plants, ferns, orchids and ties, coordinated by a network of roads. There are competing bromeliads. theories about its purpose—ranging from use as a cultural The effort is rewarded with a journey that blends Cusco´s and religious center, to serving as a strategic transit point, natural diversity with the mysteries and complexity of an connecting the jungle with other centers in the empire—. ancient culture. Today, a tour of this archaeological center—regarded by -8- -9- Protected Areas

The Adventure Association VOLUNTARY The Peruvian Association of Adventure Travel and Ecotourism CONSERVATION (APTAE) fosters and promotes 120 areas of Private Conservation in the country sustainable tourism in the country. 1.3 million hectares protected by Peruvians Tourism seen today in Peru as a driver of conservation efforts

+ information at www.spda.org.pe n 1975, the tourism com- The goal that APTAE members share pany of Alfredo Ferreyros, is to promote the guidelines for the was already offering trips safe and sustainable management I to Choquequirao. The AP- of adventure and nature tourism. It TAE President was one of the pioneers also focuses on the training of tou- In 1994, Karina Pinasco and her mother bought a piece of tion of links between people and a space (producing connec- of responsible tourism to this Inca city. rism operators across the country. land in the San Martín region, seeking peace in the forest. At tion). For tourism to be optimal, it is necessary to focus on Some forty-one years later, Choque- Last year for example, it undertook li- the entrance, they placed a sign that read: Private Reserve. At certain considerations. Firstly, each area must have an ob- quirao was chosen as the best destina- cense renewal assessments for canoe the time, this meant nothing in Peru. Many milestones were jective—for example, protecting the yellow tailed monkey tion in the list of Best in Travel publi- leaders and delivered courses in bird to follow: In 1997, the Protected Areas Law was passed and or the Andean bear—. The starting point is an assessment of shed by the prestigious Lonely Planet watching, first aid and sustainable in 2000, the Forestry and Wildlife Law. Today, Karina Pinas- whether tourism activity will present risks. Then, it is neces- guide. The path towards consolidation tourism in Natural Protected Areas. co´s land is known as the Pucunucho Private Conservation sary to zone the space, to determine which places will be off as a new destination is the sum of a Among the strategies for committed Area and protects the habitat of the tocon monkey. It is one of limits. Calculations must be made of the maximum number set of long term variables: infrastruc- tourism, APTAE encourages compa- the many stories of the country´s journey from where it was, of people an area can accommodate. Measures to minimize ture, investment, promotion and re- nies to undertake socially and envi- with no legal framework at all, to now having 120 Private risks must be identified, such as reducing noise or avoiding liability. Along the way, the APTAE´s ronmentally responsible projects, fair Conservation Areas. These are promoted by the Peruvian the entry of predatory species. The work of volunteers to mission is to position a new destina- trade and reforestation projects, pro- Environmental Rights Society (SPDA) through a guide publi- support the efforts of the state is important at each of these tion while ensuring it does not beco- moting a sustainability philosophy shed in 2016: La Ruta Natural (The Natural Way). stages and in each conservation area. For these pioneers, the me saturated.“We don´t just focus on and quality experiences. best recognition is the thought of the return of species belie- The commitment to the demand. We are concerned about Although it was once believed that people should not enter ved to be extinct in an area that they cared for years earlier. sustainability has meant the supply”, says Alfredo Ferreyros. these areas, the current vision allows for tourism to be pro- Tourism can be a driving force that motivates these conserva- that many APTAE members To deliver this, APTAE has a code of moted, within certain protection standards. This allows the tion efforts to continue growing. have achieved international- ethics that its members must follow showcasing of an area (generating resources) and the crea- level certifications, such as and which reflects criteria of the World Rainforest Alliance Certified, and the Travelife system and Tourism Organization (UNWTO) For APTAE, carbon neutral policies. the Global Sustainable Tourism Coun- cil (GSTC). every journey + information at www.aptae.pe Sustainability is based on three and every MILESTONES IN PRIVATE CONSERVATION IN PERU pillars: environmental, sociocultural and socioeconomic. APTAE fosters tourist, is a Protected Areas Law (1997) Forestry and Wildlife Law 27308 (2000) peruvian companies to engage with showcase for There was previously no legal framework to support private It was created for the government to issue private and these criteria. and community initiatives. The Private Conservation Area community licenses for conservation and ecotourism, the country. legal model arose. allowing people and organizations to protect public land.

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There are 65 natural areas protected by the state in Peru Private Conservation Areas (including parks, national and historic sanctuaries and pro- More than 357 thousand hectares of land are protected by private tected forests and wildlife refu- initiatives: families, communities and different organizations. ges). The reserves and natural areas are ideal for sustainable tourism.

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MACHU PICCHU HISTORIC SANCTUARY (Cusco)

HUASCARAN NATIONAL MANU NATIONAL PARK SALINAS AND AGUADA BLANCA PARK (Ancash) (Madre de Dios) NATIONAL RESERVE (Arequipa) MISTY ROUTE (Amazonas)

HUAYHUASH ROUTE (Lima, Ancash and Huanuco)

KOSÑIPATA ROUTE (Cusco)

PACAYA SAMIRIA NATIONAL RESERVE PARACAS NATIONAL RESERVE (Loreto) (Ica) We conserve for Nature Inicia- tive (Conservamos por Natura- leza), fostered by the Peruvian National Natural Reserves and Areas Environmental Rights Society, tells us stories of new tourism Biodiversity is the pillar of more than 14 routes promoted by private en- trepreneurs. These iniciatives million protected hectares. A series of national with suggested itineraries can be found in The Natural Way initiatives for conservation, tourism and (La Ruta Natural), a guide re- CHAPARRI ECOLOGICAL leased in 2016. sustainable ecosystem use. RESERVE (Lambayeque) DESERT ROUTE (Ica and Arequipa)

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The network´s most popular trail begins 82 kilometers along the Sacred Valley highway and ends at the entrance to Machu Picchu (, or the Sun Gate). The trail to The journey lasts between 3 and 5 days. It climbs through several climates and Machu Picchu formations, from exotic cloud forests at 2800 meters above sea level, to fissures The Inca trail connects above 4500 meters among Pre-Hispanic structures.

4500 South America Warmihuañusca 4200 Runkuraqay 3800 4000 Ruinas -Qhapaq Ñan- Runkuraqay Llulluchapampa 3580 3750 Phuyupatamarca 3500 3640 Yunca Chimpa Pacaymayo oriwayrachina 3600 (meters) 2522 3000 Chilca Wiñay Wayna Huayllabamba 2650 Intipunku Pasto Intipata 2720 It is an amazing 2868 2800 Piscacucho 2500 2750 COLOMBIA Llactapata Machu network of roads that (Km. 82) Quito 2740 Picchu ECUADOR 2400 connected the territory 2000 (Km. 43) Huaca Ingapirca Cabeza ¿Cómo se creó el Qhapaq Ñan? de Vaca Iquitos Muchas de las rutas ya habían sido Tumbes Cuenca K of the . establecidas por otras culturas Km. 0 - Start Camp 1 Camp 2 Camp 3A Aguas Calientes desde los 3500 años a.C., pero quienes las Aypate The Incas developed convirtieron en una red estratégica de caminos Piura Cajamarca reales a través de increíbles condiciones geográficas Moyobamba fueron los incas. Los caminos se necesitaron para: Baños Llactapata Warmihuañusca Pacaymayo Túcume del Inca a communications Intercambio Comercio Conquistas It is worth the Experience a climb Appreciate the Chiclayo Cochabamba cultural Trujillo effort to explore of more than 4200 spectacular view BRASIL system that allowed the Llactapata meters towards from 3600 meters

Pucallpa Observatory the highest point of at the second Huaraz them to dominate new Huánuco Temple, discovered the trail that takes camp on the tour. Huanucopampa Ocáno Pacífi co by Hiram Bingham. only 4 hours. areas, absorb cultures Pumpu Hatun Huaycán de Huancayo Xauxa Cieneguilla and administer the Lima Huancavelica Machu Puerto Picchu Maldonado Ayacucho Regiones del Inkawasi de Lunahuaná Tahuantinsuyo: Cusco BOLIVIA resources of different Chinchaysuyo Abancay Tour these outstanding sections during your visit Antisuyo Cusco Huaytará Kontisuyo to the Inca captial. ecosystems. Vilcashuamán Puno Collasuyo Hatun Colla Quebrada Chucuito de la Vaca Arequipa La Paz Machu Piscacuchu Moquegua Picchu 1 What was the purpose of Tacna 1. - HUCHUYQOSQO Paria District - Province: Lamay-Calca Urubamba Calca Qhapaq Ñan (the Inca Trail)? Road type-use: Stony, grassy and paved – tourism Huchuyqosqo Paucartambo Attractions: Piuray and Qoricocha lagoon, the village PucamarcaP ca Lamay To transmit information. of Pucamarca. Piuray LagoonPiuray Qoricocha Lagoon It joins six South CHILE Tambomachay In Cusco the Inca was able to American countries, Tour length: 15 km - 6 hours Anta receive information coming from with Peru hosting more Catarpo Cusco Quito, Ecuador, in twelve days. 2. RAQCHI - SAN PEDRO than 37% of the total District - Province: San Pedro - Canchis length declared World Tilcará La Paya Road type-use: Volcanic - agriculture and toursim To mobilize armies. Urcos Heritage by UNESCO. Attractions: Raqchi shrine, Kinsachata volcano, eucalyptus Huaro Inca expansion required and capuli forests, the Church of San Pedro. deployment of large numbers ARGENTINA Tour length: 4.8 km - 2 hours and 45 minutes of people. APURÍMAC CUSCO Sistema vial andino: 3. YANAOCA - Q’ESWACHAKA Camino longitudinal Cusipata Pucará de To transport goods and food. Andagala Ejes transversales District - Province: Quehue - Canas Sitios arqueológicos Road type-use: Scrubland and stony - agriculture and local Acomayo People in Cusco could access Capital de departamento movement. fresh marine products. Ciudad Attractions: Archaeological sites and Karañahui caves, Percaro- Escala: 1 : 12 500 000 Chilecito Combapata Escala gráf ica: tambo, Apurímac River lookout, Q’eswachaka bridge. 0 50 150 Km To transport labor. Tour length: 6 km - 3 hours Raqchi PampamarcaPam a San Pedro This was necessary for the Mapa: Redibujado por Mar i Pärssinen (1992) Yanaoca construction of the road itself and Santiago Ranchillos con datos actualizados d‘l Qhapaq Ñan - Sede its services. Nacional. 2 3

'eswachaka uehue -14- -15- Jungles Expeditions Aventura Loreto Loreto´s cruises and lodges share the same -Loreto- philosophy: real luxury means being in direct contact with nature. A jungle Lima explorer Expeditions in search of exotic animals, nocturnal jungle hikes and swimming with pink river dolphins are experiences out of the ordinary. In the Peruvian Amazon, this adventure is no dream. Let yourself be guided by a specialist tour operator.

green cloak crossed by rivers that look like international safety certification guaranteeing a high level snakes. The image is powerful if we see it from of management and operation— and its three, four and Google Earth. This part of the Amazon, in Lore- seven night itineraries are designed for groups of up to ei- A to, combines biodiversity with the charisma of ght people. the Peruvian jungle, beyond anything a cinematographer The journeys include observation of native fauna such could create. And it is still barely explored. as grey and pink river dolphins—the most emblematic of The adventure begins when the aircraft lands at Iquitos the Amazon´s mammals—alligators, and sloths. There airport. The heat is powerful and moist. And during the are birds such as parrots, macaws, long-billed swallows, swimming with dolphins and visits to local communities wet season, the tropical downpours are intense. blackbirds, black-necked hawks, and tropical songbirds. that sell their handicrafts. Navigating the Amazon, To discover the heart of the jungle, in addition to the Among hundreds of other exotic species, squirrel monkeys Jungle Experiences is another specialist explorer com- with nature guides and awe-inspiring sustainable lodges, there are tour options and a variety of toads and bats can also be seen. The com- pany. It has five options of between two and seven nights organized by cruise companies, with nature guides and pany also offers soft adventure activities, such as jungle that place an emphasis on contact with nature. The itine- cruises equipped to cruises equipped for navigating wide rivers—such as the walks, kayaking, piranha fishing and night expeditions ac- raries follow the seasons (wet / high river and dry / low Marañón, Ucayali and Amazon—as well as smaller chan- companied by specialist guides. river) and include two or three excursions per day in the traverse rivers and small nels. The supply is varied, but it is advisable to reserve Delfin Amazon Cruises, another of the more experien- jungle. All are optional, but they seek to awaken the pass- one´s tour several months in advance. Aqua Expeditions, ced companies, has three river cruises equipped for small enger’s most adventurous side. streams, is to discover the a company that has operated for ten years, has some of and medium-sized groups—one of which has an on board In all cases, the experience offers genuine contact with jungle as an explorer. the most confortable river cruises—the Amazon Aria has swimming pool—. Its activities include paddling, canopy, the Peruvian Amazon, without sacrificing comfort.

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CONQUERING THE MOUNTAIN Peaks and glaciers suitable for the most intrepid Andean mountaineers, the most Ancash beautiful treks; a raw experience in a region renowned for diversity. Lima -Ancash-

Perú Llama Trek This trekking circuit recaptures an ancient pilgrimage route to Chavin de DIZZYING HEIGHTS Huantar, one of the country´s most important Pre-Hispanic archaeological Valleys of prairies and volcanoes, a sites. And it also combines adventure with ecotourism and cultural exchange. magnificent canyon and kayak descents The three-day tour begins in the town through rapids of Olleros. It is guided by community Lima members accompanied by llamas -Arequipa- — this is an experiential tourism program promoted by PROMPERÚ, Arequipa which revives the use of these camelids + information at www.vallevolcanesperu.pe as pack animals—. From a dramatic canyon—deeper than It is an experience suitable only for the Location: Olleros-Chavin de Huantar Valley of the Volcanoes anything found in the United States—to more intrepid because it includes rapids Elevation: Between 3450 and 4680 The valley consists of 36 inactive but mountains, picturesque villages, valleys of difficulty grade + V. The upper and mi- The landscape, with its snow-capped But this is not the only attraction. meters especially beautiful volcanoes. It has and archaeological remains, and finally ddle sections are only navigable in kayak peaks, scrubland, glaciers and impossi- A tour of the mountain chain—on Main attractions: Yanashallash Pass, more than one hundred eruption sites to vibrant rivers. But it is more than just by experienced enthusiasts. ble lagoons; with the rivers and polyle- an itinerary of between 12 and 18 Rurec and Uruashraju snowcapped with enormous lava flows, rivers and a lovely landscape. In Colca, natural ri- pis forests, as well as wetlands and scat- days—has been recognized interna- peaks, together with and lagoons. In addition to native flora and ches set the stage for the most extreme tered hamlets and their people. And even tionally as Tuctupunta. Location: Caylloma, to the far north of fauna, in the surroundings there are ar- one of the most beautiful adventures. a capricious climate. In the . The re- Area: 37 kilometers through the Arequipa chaeological remains of Pre-Inca cultu- Huayhuash trekking circuits in the world Among its attractions are the Antahuil- , everything seems to serve is also considered an Important (White Mountain Elevation: Between 3000 and 5000 res, such as the Antaymarca citadel. In Mountain Range que and Cruz del Cóndor lookouts—stra- challenge fragility. As if there were no Bird and Diversity Area by BirdLife In- Range) meters the villages of Andagua, Ayo, Chachas, tegic points to observe the flight of the place for the passage of time. ternational. Season: Varies according to the type of Chilcaymarca and Orcopampa, there is a great Andean bird—and Chivay, a colo- This natural area has an unbeatable activity. sustainable tourism program run by the nial town known for its Wititi dancers, its charm for fans of high mountain sports Temperature: 10 °C (on average) inhabitants that offers hikes, horseback Location: The Huayhuash Mountain superb church and thermal baths. and ecotourism. The range´s principal riding, canoing, sport fishing, mountai- Range Reserved Area covers the Stealing the limelight however, is the peaks—consisting of 21 snow caps, do- neering and mountain biking —between territory of Bolognesi (Ancash), environment. The conditions here are minated by Yerupaja, at 6634 meters lava and small craters up to 300 me- Lauricocha (Huanuco) and perfect for horseback riding, mountain in height—have almost vertical walls ters—. Adventure, without leaving living Cajatambo (Lima) biking, artisanal fishing, trekking, zip li- of rock and ice, that have become a tradition behind. Elevation: Between 3300 and 6634 ning and Andean mountaineering. The challenge even for professional An- meters Colca River is also one of the best places Location: Castilla Province. dean mountaineers. Many are yet to be Temperature: Minimum 0 °C to practice canoing, rafting and Elevation: Between 1350 and 4000 climbed. Maximum 20 °C kayaking. meters Season: From April to September Temperature: Between 2 and 15 °C.

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A publication of the Peru Export and Tourism Promotion Board - PROMPERU. Calle Uno Oeste Nº 50, 14th floor, urb. Corpac, San Isidro, Lima-Peru. Telephone (51 1) 616 7300. www.promperu.gob.pe Copyright © 2017 by PROMPERU. All rights reserved. Free distribution, not for sale. Edition: Department of Graphic and Audiovisual Production - Production Subdirectorate | PROMPERU team: Pilar Rodríguez, Sandra Doig, Gabriela Trujillo, Maria Isabel Rodríguez, Ysabel Senosaín, Milagros Bustamante, Juan Carlos Taboada, Fernando López, Ivanna Frkovich. | Texts: Manolo Bonilla, Gloria Ziegler. | Translation: Alex Jefremov. | Cover illustration: Manolo Bonilla. | Fotography: Gihan Tubbeh, Adrián Portugal, Arturo Bullard, Daniel Silva, Jaime Chávez, Manolo Chávez, Iñigo Maneiro, J. Vallejo, Renzo Tasso, Heinz Plenge, Walter Wust, Ernesto Benavides, Alex Bryce, Juan Puelles, Richard Hirano, Julio Angulo, Mylene d’Auriol, Aqua Expeditions, Conservamos por Naturaleza, Delfin Amazon Cruises. |Acknowledgments : Aqua Expeditions, Delfin Amazon Cruises, Jungle Experiences, Peruvian Association of Adventure Travel and Ecotourism (APTAE), Peruvian Environmental Rights Society (SPDA), National Service of Natural Areas Protected by the State (SERNANP), DMO Valle de los Volcanes. Lima, April 2017.