Overview
Peru is a country of extremes and contradictions: for a country that offers so much diversity you need to choose a travel company that fully understands and appreciates the vast differences this delightful country has to offer, as well as experience some of the uniquely different Peru hotels along the way.
The Peruvian Amazon
This is a huge expanse that covers more square kilometers that France, Germany and Spain put together. Here you can still experience remnants of the rubber trade, as well as enjoy the sights of the Port of Belen which is known for its floating houses. For the total Amazon experience there are plenty of Peru hotels to choose from, including the Amazon Lodge where you can take night canoeing and piranha fishing trips on its 300 acre site, as well as well supervised trips into the jungle.
Another city within the Peruvian Amazon, but many kilometers further south, is the city of Pucallpa. There are plenty of Peru hotels to choose from here, so there is certainly no shortage of places to stay. The reason for staying here has to be the Cueva de las Lechuzas, otherwise known as the Owls’ Cave. As its name suggests, this cave is the home of many owls as well as the most exquisite stalactites and stalagmites that make this area well worth a visit.
The South of Peru
Further south than Machu Picchu, in the Atacama Desert and close to the Pacific Ocean, is situated, you will find the town of Tacna, situated just 35 kilometers from the Chilean border. Take a stroll along the Plaza de Armas and enjoy the promenade lined with palm trees. Tacna is renowned for its extensive artifact markets, taking full advantage of its duty-free status. The Tacna Grand Hotel is located within the centre of Tacna where you can book a full suite for just $100, although amenities are limited.
Peru has so much to Offer
Flights run daily from Lima to many other localities in Peru which are all well worth visiting if you have the time. You might consider the far north of Peru, close to the Ecuador border, in the location of the Tumbes River with its shrimp farms and sugar white sandy beaches, or the other towns along the north Peru coast. Here, at Huaca Rajada the tomb of Seor de Sipn, a ruler from 400 AD, was discovered. Little is still known about him, but the priceless artifacts buried with him can be exclaimed over at Lambayeque, housed in the Brning Museum. There are plenty of local Peru hotels to stay in around Lambayeque, or towns close by.
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