| ler's Guide to Unexpected Vacations | | | | your Peruvian vacation, try a hand gliding trip or hot air |
| For vacationers, South America has long held world | | | | balloon ride. |
| wide appeal. Friendly people, lively entertainment, and a | | | | Ecotourism at its Best |
| fantastic climate draw people to Latin countries and | | | | Rich in wildlife, culture, and history, the Amazon is one |
| cities all year long. But beyond the tourist attractions, | | | | of the world's most fascinating natural wonders. For a |
| there's another South America waiting to be explored. | | | | vacation experience that's completely different from |
| Places where history is a living, breathing part of every | | | | any you've ever had, try a Peruvian eco-tour package. |
| day life, and shopping malls are a foreign concept. | | | | You can choose to simply experience some of Peru's |
| Foremost among these largely untouched vacation | | | | most captivating natural scenes (like the Macaw's Clay |
| destinations is Peru. Consider one of these off the | | | | Lick, where hundreds of Parrots and Macaws gather |
| beaten path Peruvian vacations for your next holiday: | | | | daily to ingest the detoxifying clay of Bahuaja, or Lake |
| Adventure Rush | | | | Sandoval- sanctuary for dozens of crocodiles, turtles, |
| Adrenaline junkies will find that there are a multitude of | | | | otters and cranes) or you can take a more active role |
| high octane Peruvian travel tours to suit their need for | | | | in preservation with a tour package that includes a |
| adventure. The Andes provide an incomparable spot | | | | hands on experience, like a canopy walk high above |
| for mountain climbers. Mild weather, along with a | | | | the rainforest, or a botanical tour of the healing plants |
| distinct concentration of mountainsides, makes them a | | | | of the Amazon. There are even Peru travel tours that |
| mountaineer's dream. Another great bonus is the fact | | | | include agricultural stops at some of the country's |
| that although these mountainsides appear to be | | | | farmlands. |
| completely cut off from the rest of the world, they're | | | | For Nature Lovers and History Buffs |
| easily accessible from major cities in Peru. If you | | | | Few destinations rival the history and beauty of a |
| prefer rock climbing to scaling mountains, Peru boasts | | | | vacation in Peru. From the hilltop wonders of Machu |
| some of the world's most beautiful rock formations- | | | | Picchu to the engaging mysteries of the Nazca lines, |
| overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Mountain biking is Peru's | | | | there is something in Peru to captivate everyone. In |
| fastest growing adventure sport, with just about the | | | | Lima's Plaza de Armas, you will find a unique mixture |
| entire country apt for bikers. When booking your | | | | of Spanish conquistador influence and native art. There |
| Peruvian vacation, make sure to inquire about the | | | | are also dozens of hiking trails overlooking some of |
| circuits that are near your hotel- as they are divided | | | | the country's most beautiful scenery. Or, if you prefer, |
| into tracks for beginners, experienced cyclists, and | | | | you can try your hand at windsurfing or parasailing. |
| experts. If you'd rather get your thrills on the water | | | | However you choose to spend your Peruvian |
| than the mountainside, then you should look into Peru's | | | | vacation- it's sure to be one that you'll remember for |
| many breathtaking surf locations. Or, for even more of | | | | the rest of your life. And as far from the ordinary as |
| a rush, book a rafting tour across one of Peru's more | | | | you ever thought possible. |
| than a dozen large rivers. For a bird's eye view of | | | | |