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Every place on the planet has something of interest, but Peru is undoubtedly a privileged country for its great natural, cultural and human legacy.
Here, nature lovers will fell gratifiedby the diversity of enviroments and escenery. They will be amazed by the sharp contrast betwen forestand deserts on the coast; deep ravines and towering snow-caped mountains in the Andean highlands; densely forested slopes and huge plañís of thick vegetation in the amazon jungle; and they will be surprised at the Wide variety of flora and fauna, unique in the world, that are characteristic to each of these regions.
Those who admire the remains of the past will find magnificent testimonies to an ancient civilization that dates back six thousands years, with an unmistakable cultural identity that created wonders such as the royal tombs of Sipan, the Nasca Lines, Chan Chan and Machu Picchu. And they will be able to see the best examples –in paintings, sculpture and architecture- of the fusion of Hispanic and American cultures.
Adventure travelers will be able to ride tall waves and go looking for underwater life on the long stretches of natural beaches; clima high mountain ranges, explore deep caves, run the longest and biggest rivers on the continent, trek along ancient paths that wind trough different eco-systems; and observe endangered species up close in natural reserves of indescribable beauty.
Because it is a racial meeting pot, the country is home to multiple expressions of its people trough their ancient, creative and colorful folk art. Visitors can join in aged-old celebrations, each music and dance retelling its own history. They are welcome to share in the customs and tasks villagers and witness how farmers have been able to master the dificult terrain of the coast, highlands and jungle.
There also will be no lack of opportunities for the most demanding of plates to savor the variety and quality of Peruvian cusine, which offers the visitor the best combination of flavors in the americas.
When should I travel to Perú? What is the best season to visit Perú?
It depends, the coast has summer from november and march in the center and south side but the north side and its beaches are warm all the year. the Andean highlands could be visited from may to november wich are the months without rains and besides this time is considered dry season. And finally the best season to visit the amazon jungle is from june to august.
