Cultural Tourism in Peru

  Peru

• Cusco: 
Cusco
• Lima: 
Lima
• All Other Areas in Peru: 
Trujillo,  Pisco,  Arequipa,  Huancayo,  Puerto Maldonado,  Puno,  Ayacucho,  Chiclayo,  Ollantaytambo,  Manu National Park,  Sacred Valley of the Incas,  Urubamba,  Machu Picchu,  Callao,  Ica

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Description: Every country in the world has something of interest, but Peru is undoubtedly a privileged country for its great natural, cultural and human legacy. We, as Peruvians want to share and open the doors of our country to those who want to learn traveling. These are some reasons to travel and learn in Peru and give you a view of everything you will find.

- Machu Picchu is one of "The New 7 Wonders" now.
- Lord of Sipan is the oldest and most magnificent tomb found in the Americas; it is only comparable to Tutankhamen in Egypt
- Caral is the oldest civilization in the Americas and one of the oldest in the world, dating more than 3,000 B.C.
- 28 different types of climate, placing it amongst the five world countries with the greatest biological diversity in the world -In the Oriental Andes Region, one can find more than 3,000 varieties of different orchids of which 2,000 are already classified
- 84 of the 103 ecological zones that exist in the world are in Peru with the largest variety of birds, the second country in the world in variety of primates with 34 species, the third in mammals with 361 species, the 5th in reptiles with 297 species, and the 5th in amphibians, with 251 species
- We have the largest variety of dishes in the world, 468 (Guinness Book of Records)

Lima has been the stage for an amazing mix of races since its Spaniard foundation, this can be seen in its refined and innovative culinary art, monumental architecture; which increases Humanity's Cultural Heritage since 1991, and in its people, who are spicy, skilled and experts at adapting to changes.

Highlights: Sample Itenerary:

*Lima - Cultural Tourism - Lima City of Viceroys*

* Day 01 Arrival To Lima - City Tour

Reception at Airport or Bus Station, transfer to Hotel. The Hotel is located in the districts of San Isidro, Miraflores or Barranco.

In the afternoon we will begin our City Tour, heading to Downtown Lima, and Town Square, now known as Main Square. We will appreciate the Government Palace, Municipal Palace, the Cathedral and Archbishop Palace, we will head to Central Reserve Bank Museum, and finally enter in San Francisco Church; built in the XVII century, where you have the option of entering the catacombs; ancient cemetery from the beginning of the Spanish Viceroy period.

From our bus we'll appreciate some of the main manors of the viceroy period, and on our way back we'll go through the most representative residential and commercial areas of Lima; such as San Isidro or Miraflores, where there is diversity of restaurants, shows, cultural centers, etc.

* Day 02 Pachacamac and Villa Wetlands(marshes)

Breakfast:

We will head to Pachacamac and start a wonderful guided visit of the Archaeological City of Pachacamac; sacred ceremonial place from the beginning of the Christian era.

Lunch:

Heading towards were we will stop at "Pantanos de Villa"; one of the few marshes in the coast of Lima an ecologic sanctuary that are refuge of a great diversity of species as much in flora and fauna that through the years sees themselves every time threatened. You would be able to see different migratory and resident birds.

After the visit in the sanctuary, late afternoon we will visit Barranco, a bohemian District where lots of Peruvian artist inspire. Stop for a fresh Pisco Sour and relax to continue sightseeing beaches alongside the "Costa Verde" (green coast, expressway alongside the shore) and appreciate the spectacular view of the Pacific Ocean.

* Day 03 Return From Lima

Breakfast and transfer to Airport or Bus Station to continue your trip.

Alternative:

*Lima - Cultural Tourism - Lima: City Tour*

Colonial Lima: Visit Lima Historic Center, Republica Pas, San Martin Square, and Main Square; with its main buildings: Government Palace, Archbishop Palace, Basilica Cathedral, and Municipal Palace. We will also visit Central Reserve Bank Museum.(*) Visit San Francisco Convent, Coral Room, and the Monk's library, the Vestry, Zurbaran and Rivera Canvas Collection, among other places.

Contemporary Lima: Visit the most traditional areas of the capital: El Olivar in San Isidro, Miraflores and Larco Mar.

Cost in US$: Contact us for more information

* Transfer Airport / Hotel / Airport
* 02 nights of accommodations at a chosen Hotel
* Excursions according to itinerary
* Entrance fee to Tourist site
* Professional tour guide (Spanish or English speaking)

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups

INTEJ's Mission Statement: Through social tourism, specially educational tourism, organizing events, work and travel experiences, pre-professional and professional internships, volunteering programs, courses, seminars, that will help the integral formation of youth. We also try to get active participation of Universities, youth organizations, business unions, and research. Helping generate work for youth is one of tools INTEJ uses to reach main goal. In addition, we provide the means to facilitate national and international, by providing comfortable and safe conditions, as well as economical air and land transport, lodging, insurance, etc