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Peru
Geographically, Peru is divided into three regions. The Coast features deserts, beaches and fertile valleys. The Highlands is dominated by the Andes Mountain Range with altitudes as high as 6,768 m (22,204ft). The Jungle area offers lush tropical vegetation forming part of the the Peruvian Amazon Region, home to Peru's largest natural reserved areas.
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The
coast features deserts, beaches and fertile valleys, while the
highlands are dominated by the Andes with altitudes as high as 6,768 m
(22,204ft). The jungle area offers lush tropical vegetation and is home
to Peru’s largest natural reserved areas.
Coast: The capital city of Lima offers
a colonial center and numerous museums (Gold, Larco Herrera and the
Archaeological) that make this an ideal starting point before
continuing to see the archaeological sites elsewhere in the country. A
short drive from the city are the Pachacamac ruins, which are still in
the process of being excavated. A popular day trip from Lima is the
overflight of the Nasca Lines. A 2 or 3 day tour to the Nasca Lines include Ica and Paracas. 
Andes: A first time visit to Peru is never complete without seeing the incredible sites of Cusco and Machu Picchu.
While it is possible to visit Machu Picchu in a day, the overnight trip
provides people more time to explore without the day trip crowds. The
full day tour from Cusco to the colourful Pisac market and the
nearby Ollantaytambo ruins is an excellent introduction to the local
indigenous culture and the only site where the Incas won a battle
against the Conquistadores. Travel by train or comfortable sightseeing
bus between Cusco and Puno, located on Lake Titicaca. The full
day lake crossing from Puno takes visitors to La Paz, Bolivia. Those
not wishing to continue on to Bolivia may also take the full day trip
on the lake to see Taquille Island and the floating reed islands of the
Uros. Also visit the pre-Inca burial grounds at Sillustani. The city
of Arequipa is famous for the Santa Catalina Convent and is the
starting point for tours to the Colca Canyon, one of the deepest
canyons in the world.
North: Chiclayo became famous after the discovery of the untouched tomb of the Lord of Sipan. A few hours from Chiclayo is Trujillo,
where visitors will find examples of the Mochica and Chimu dynasties at
the Chan Chan citadel, the pyramids of Moche and the ruins of El Brujo.
Amazon: There are three Amazon regions in Peru from which to base jungle visits: Iquitos, Puerto Maldonaldo and Manu.
Visitors to this precious region explore its natural wonders and learn
about its cultures that continue to maintain their ancient traditions.