7 Things To Do in Peru (That Aren't Machu Picchu)
7. Sandboarding and racing dune buggies in Huacachina
This hidden oasis provides ample opportunity for adrenaline-junkies and thrill seekers to explore. Just four hours south of Lima, travellers can begin their day by boarding down sand dunes or racing across the desert in dune buggies for a truly exhilarating experience.
6. Explore the Peruvian Amazon
Considered to be less popular than its Brazilian counterpart, the Peruvian Amazon is home to a diverse wildlife population and winding rivers that you need to visit while in Peru. To access the diverse jungle terrain, you can take a flight from the city of Puerto Maldonado with flights leaving daily from Cusco and Lima. And the good news? Tours through the Amazon on the Peru side are significantly cheaper – meaning you can save your dollars for a bonus round of pisco sours.
5. Go deep into Colca Canyon
When in Peru, make time to visit one of the deepest and most spectacular canyons in the world, the Colca Canyon. Accessible from Peru’s second largest city, Arequipa, the Colca Canyon is Peru’s third most-visited attraction yet many hikers seem to skip this impressive site. Don’t make the same mistake as those hikers and add a trip to the Colca Canyon to your itinerary. Also, if you’re still yet to be impressed, the Colca Canyon is actually twice as deep as the United States’ Grand Canyon. See for yourself how it compares.
4. Embrace the serenity of Lake Sandoval
Lake Sandoval is part of the Madre de Dios region of Peru, which is part of the Amazon basin. To reach this majestic site, you can start your hike near Mare de Dios River and marvel at the impressive wildlife including parrots, macaws and other exciting creatures. Once you arrive, you will be greeted by an unforgettable sunset.
3. Taste the mineral-rich salts of Maras
Just outside of Cusco you will find the town of Maras which is held in high esteem across the world for its impressive collection of salt mines that date back to the Inca times. Here, you will find thousands of salt pools that make up the hillside that build an intricate network of channels that feed spring water into the ponds. For a small fee, you can taste the warm water and sample some of the finest salt in the world. The mineral rich salt is great for cooking and is believed to help reduce stress.
2. Walk the streets of Arequipa
You’ve heard all about Cusco and Lima, but what do you really know about Arequipa? This city is filled with charming baroque architecture built from white volcanic stone. Surrounded by breathtaking volcanoes, Arequipa has well and truly earned its place as a UNESCO World Heritage destination.
1. Do as the Peruvians do in Huilloc
There’s a reason why we saved the best until the very end. To wrap up your time in Peru, there’s no better way to experience Peru than by immersing yourself in local culture. Make time for a visit to the Quechua village of Hilloc and learn more about the fine art weaving from the female villagers who have been perfecting the craft since a young age. Then, sit down for a pachamanca lunch where stones and grass are used to cook cuy (guinea pig), fava beans and potatoes using traditional cooking methods. The hospitality and generosity of the Quehchea villagers will leave you feeling humbled and grateful for the experience.
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Best Places to Visit in Peru, South America
Best Places to Visit in Peru, South America
Peru is a destination that begs to be explored. In this vast and storied land, ancient, colonial, and modern traditions meld together for an unforgettable cultural experience. No matter the type of traveler—history buff, adventurer, or foodie—Peru offers a myriad of activities to satisfy every appetite. It’s no surprise that its ancient sites, beautiful topography, and diverse ecosystem attract visitors from all over the world, making it one of the most popular destinations in South America. Let’s explore one of the most coveted destinations in all of South America comes complete with breathtaking fortresses built by the Incas, soaring cloud forests, the snow-topped Andes, the dusty Atacama and the misty Amazon rainforest alike.
1.Machu Picchu
2.Lima
3.Cusco
4.Sacred Valley
5.Chan Chan
6.Nazca Lines
7.The Amazon
8. Huaraz
9.Arequipa
10.Trujillo
Top 10 Things to Do in Peru
If you are thinking of going to Peru, here are some tips on what you can do and where you can go! These are some of the things that we did there:
Experience high altitudes
Visit Incan ruins and hikes
Food, toads and guinea pigs, pisco sour, cactus
Bungy jumping and slingshot
Coca leaves
lamas, and alpacas
Spiritual ceremonies / ayahuasca
Amazon fishing Piranhas and Dickfish
Mountain Biking and uadding
Surfing
Race Tuk Tuks
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30 Things to do in Lima, Peru Travel Guide
Lima is one of the most dynamic cities in South America and we're thrilled to showcase some of the top attractions and things to do in the city in this video guide. Our 30 things to do Lima, Peru travel guide highlights some of the top foods to eat in Lima (including Peruvian street food), museums worth checking out and must see attractions along with off-the-beaten track suggestions.
We delve deep into neighborhoods such as Miraflores and Larcomar and offer up suggestions for travel adventure junkies such a paragliding, surfing and biking. To satisfy our taste buds we sample Peruvian cuisine including ceviche, anticuchos, salchipapas, lomo saltado, chifa, nikkei and whole lot more as part of our Lima food guide.
Unfortunately, a lot of tourists skip Lima and head straight for Machu Picchu or the Amazon; however, for those who linger in Lima the reward is hanging out in the foodie capital of Latin America. Join us to find out why!
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30 Things to do in Lima City Guide:
1) Love Park (El Beso - Parque del Amor)
2) Paragliding in Lima - Miraflores: (Parapente en Lima)
3) Ceviche for lunch in Lima (ceviche peruano)
4) Magic Water Circuit Water and Light Show (Parque de la Reserva: El Circuito Mágico del Agua)
5) Anticuchos beef heart (anticuchos de corazón)
6) Barranco neighborhood (Barranco barrio de Lima)
7) Huaca Pucllana adobe and clay pyramid (Huaca Juliana - Wak'a Pukllana)
8) La Rosa Náutica restaurant for ceviche, causa, lomo saltado, tacu tacu and Peruvian dessert
9) Larcomar shopping center in Miraflores (Larcomar es un centro comercial ubicad)
10) Cremolada - try Lúcuma and maracuyá
11) Surfing in Lima (El surf)
12) Nikkei Cuisine - Japanese Peruvian Food (日系) acevichado
13) Plaza Mayor - Plaza de Armas in the historic centre of Lima
14) San Francisco Monastery (Monasterio San Francisco)
15) Papa a la Huancaina y Papa Ocopa: Peruvian potato dishes with sauce
16) Basilica Cathedral of Lima (la Catedral de Lima)
17) Government Palace (Palacio de Gobierno) for changing of the guard
18) Pisco Sour and chilcano de pisco Peruvian alcoholic beverages
19) Parque Kennedy Park to feed and pet cats, people watch and eat Peruvian street food in Lima
20) Pan con Chicharron - Braised Pork Peruvian Sandwich
21) Indian Market (Mercado Indio) to shop for souvenirs in Lima
22) Ají de gallina: Peruvian chicken stew with cream, cheese, aji (hot peppers) & peanuts
23) Beaches in Lima including Miraflores (Costa Verde), Barranco, Chorrillos, La Punta & Cantolao in Callao
24) Chifa - Peruvian Chinese Food
25) Mercado de Surquillo Market in Lima
26) Salchipapas and Choripapas Peruvian fast food
27) Nazca Lines Park
28) Peruvian desserts (suspiro de limeña - Merengado de chirimoya)
29) Biking along the boardwalk in Lima
30) Causa Peruvian layered potato dish
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Our visit Lima travel guide documentary covers some of the top attractions including a food guide (best restaurants and street food), top museums and the city by day. We also cover off-the-beaten-path activities you won't find in a typical Lima tourism brochure or Lima, Peru city tour.
30 Things to do in Lima, Peru | Top Attractions Travel Guide Video Transcript:
Many travelers to Peru tend to skip over Lima as they rush off to more scenic destinations, but we’re of the opinion that the capital has a lot to offer. As one of the largest cities in South America, Lima can be a little chaotic and crowded, but it is also full of surprises, especially in terms of culinary experiences and historic attractions. In this travel video guide, we’re going to take you on a tour of the city and show you 30 things to do in Lima, Peru. Now let’s get started!
And that’s a wrap for the Peruvian capital. We had a wonderful time visiting Lima and we hope that you’ll consider adding this destination to your travel bucket list if you come to Peru. As always, if you have any other suggestions of delicious foods to try, or cool things to do in Lima that we may not have mentioned, feel free to share those with travellers in the comments below. For more food and travel videos from around the world, be sure to hit subscribe!
This is part of our Travel in Lima, Peru video series showcasing Peruvian food, Peruvian culture and Peruvian cuisine.
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Best Things To Do in Pisco, Peru
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Top Things To Do in Peru
Peru is packed full of culture and adventure and these are some of the top things to do.
Located on the west coast of South America, Peru is a beautiful country full of things to do—whether you’re looking for history, culture, food, or adventure. Some of our favorite activities in and around Lima, the capital, include exploring ancient Incan ruins, sandboarding in the Ica desert, and flying over the puzzling Nazca Lines. And of course, no trip to Peru is complete without a visit to Cusco and nearby Machu Picchu, one of the wonders of the world. Plan your trip, immerse yourself in Peru’s rich culture and history, and be sure to make time to sample the delicious national cocktail, the Pisco sour.
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1. Since Peru is known for its food, take a cooking class or a food tour with a local. There are several you could book online. This was on our list, but unfortunately due to bad weather on our trip into Lima we missed a day and missed our cooking class.
2. Definitely visit Parque del Amor. A gorgeous park is in the Miraflores neighborhood. Excellent spot to catch a sunset, soak up the positive energy and even capture some incredible photos.
3. Take a nice drive ( 4 hours) to Huacachina and experience the incredible Sand Dune buggy and Sand Surfing. Great little shops in the area and wonderful spots to eat lunch.
4. If you're going to be in Huacachina, stop at a the restaurant/winery called El Catador in ICA. The food and drinks are delicious. We tried a native dish Carapulcra Sopa Seca and Carapulcra Arroz Verde.
5. Boat Tour to the Ballestas Island to see the Penguins and incredible birds and wildlife. ( VERY touristy and can get VERY busy so get there early.
6. In Miraflores, the malecon runs along the coast for miles. You'll see many people out either running, walking, biking. There's even a dog park and playgrounds. So something or everyone.
7. Visit Plaza de Armas both during the day and at night. The churches and other buildings are spectacular. You can also visit the San Francisco Church and the famous catacombs there.
At night Plaza de Armas is stunning visual treat.
See the oldest fountain in Lima, Peru there and if yo ugoing to be traveling to Lima in July..on July 26th they fill the fountain with Pisco for everyone to drink. ( BONUS)
8. The place in Lima we had Ceviche was called Sabor a Peru in the City Center..not our favorite but we did have it at night, and apparently you should have Ceviche during the day and certainly by lunch time. We weren't impressed with the restaurant but that's just our opinion.
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