There are countries and countries and each one has its own charms; however, Peru has one of the greatest historical and cultural charms in the world.
And the reason is that Peru from its beginnings had a very deep Inca culture, full of values, customs, charms and strengths that later spread to other territories.
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The Inca Empire began in Peru, it began encompassing the territories of Peru, Ecuador and a portion of Colombia. Its geography of large open valleys, deep canyons, high plateaus, coastal valleys and deserts presented numerous challenges for road construction.
Once the sovereignty of the city was secured, they prepared to begin from there the expansion of the empire, which at its peak extended over 2,500,000 km² through the lands that today belong to Peru, Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador, Argentina and Colombia.
Just as Peru has so much beauty, wonderful people, amazing landscapes, incredible routes and the best food in the world, Peru also has a lot of culture and history.
Cultural destinations in Peru
Lima
A short trip to Lima is not complete without understanding its rich heritage. The art and cultural activities in Lima will give you an insight into the city’s history, traditions, and artwork
A short journey will take you to the Historic Center of Lima. Here, the buildings surrounding the Main Square seem frozen in time because many of the colonial balconies of yesteryear are still preserved. Also, if you are Catholic, you can visit the Lima Cathedral, as well as different churches (such as Las Nazarenas) and monasteries (such as Santa Rosa de Lima) that maintained the essence of their creation: none has undergone forced modifications
The museums are also great alternatives to alternate with other types of activities. The National Museum of Anthropology and Archaeology houses the best collection of the pre-Hispanic period of Peru. You can also visit the Larco Museum, the Museum of Art of Lima (MALI), the Museum of Contemporary Art (MAC), and the Pedro de Osma Museum, which are at the artistic forefront of the global society.
The Barranco area is extremely attractive. Full of nice hotels, bars everywhere and great artists have their workshops in this bohemian neighborhood. No problem to walk around, have a pisco sour and keep on visiting. Have lunch in one of our renowned restaurants and go on and on and on.
Cusco, Puno, Arequipa and Ica
Now, according to the Promperu Portal mentions: Cusco, Puno, Arequipa and Ica are, along with Lima, Peru’s most visited regions by foreign vacationers interested in cultural tourism, according to the latest Foreign Tourist Profile.
Based on the research, tourists engaging in cultural activities in Peru exceeded one million.
85% of international visitors seeking cultural experiences reached the southern Cusco region, drawn by attractions in the Inca Empire capital as well as by the spectacular ancient citadel of Machu Picchu.
On the other hand, 31% of visitors arrived in High-Andean Puno to marvel at the mythical Lake Titicaca and engage with Aymara communities inhabiting its islands.
Arequipa and Ica regions rank third among cultural destinations preferred by foreign tourists, accounting for 21% of the stays in each case.
The architectural beauty of the White City’s historical center built in volcanic rock called sillar, the captivating Colca Valley, and communities with strong cultural heritage are Arequipa’s main attractions.
For its part, Ica has quickly gained the attention of tourists thanks to the extraordinary Paracas and Nazca cultures, developed in this part of the territory. Cusco, Puno, Arequipa and Ica are, along with Lima, Peru’s most visited regions by foreign vacationers interested in cultural tourism, according to the latest Foreign Tourist Profile.
Based on the research, tourists engaging in cultural activities in Peru exceeded one million.
