So you’re heading to Peru? Awesome choice! Here are some top things folks love to do there:
Hike the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
You pretty much gotta see Machu Picchu (sitting at about meters or feet) when you’re in Peru right? It’s the most famous spot. Lots of people choose to hike the classic Inca Trail (hitting high points around meters or feet) to get there – it’s an epic 4-day trek through the mountains. Definitely a bucket list thing for many hikers.
Go Trekking in the Cordillera Blanca
If hiking is your jam you’ll seriously love the Cordillera Blanca range. It’s near Huaraz (which is up at approx meters or feet) and it’s packed with huge snowy peaks like something out of a postcard. The super popular trek lots of people do is the 4-day Santa Cruz trek, killer views.
Sandboard Down Dunes in Huacachina
Picture this: a tiny village built around a little lagoon with palm trees right in the middle of massive sand dunes. That’s Huacachina (down low near sea level, around meters or feet). It’s a wild spot near Ica. People stay here to ride dune buggies super fast over the sand and try sandboarding down the dunes. Definitely a fun stop especially if you’re backpacking.
Visit Arequipa the White City
People call Arequipa (at roughly meters or feet) the ‘White City’ or ‘La Ciudad Blanca’. Why? Cause loads of the old buildings are made from this cool white volcanic rock called sillar. Gives the city a really unique pretty look. Worth checking out for sure.
Explore Cusco Old Inca Capital
Cusco (pretty high up at about meters or feet) used to be the main capital city for the Incas back in the day. Now it’s super famous as the main jumping-off point for trips to Machu Picchu. But the city itself is cool too just wander around the old narrow streets check out the main plaza. It’s got a great vibe.
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