Peru is made up of three distinct
regions with the coastal desert strip, the snow-capped Andean
mountains at the heart of the ancient Inca civilisation, and in
stark contrast, the green, humid eastern slopes that run into the
lush tropical plains of the Amazon basin.
CULTURE
Bustling markets abounds, where locals, dressed in traditional
clothing sell their produce and colourful hand-woven articles,
carriying on an ancient weaving tradition.
FAUNA & FLORA
Each region boasts delights for the traveller, from the Ballestas
Islands in the Pacific, to the Andes, where condors soar above, and
on to the dense, impenetrable Amazon rainforest where giant
bromeliads can take a century to flower.
HISTORY
The land of the Incas,famed for its magnificent Machu Picchu, is a
living testament to the once great empire whose golden treasuras
continue to be unearthed each day. One can see ancient ruins
shrouded in mist and mystery dotted throughout the country, whilst
on the coast unknown peoples have etched large images and
mysterious lines in the desert which can only be fully appreciated
from the air. Elsewhere, Inca foundations blend with stunning
colonial mansions and many churches show a fascinating mix of pagan
and Christian beliefs.