“We travel not to escape life, but for life not to escape us.”
-Anonymous
PERU
DESTINATIONS TO ROOT FOR !
Arequipa
Arequipa is the capital and largest city of the Arequipa Region and the seat of the Constitutional Court of Peru. Its historic heritage, natural scenery and cultural sites make the city a major tourist destination. Monasterio de Santa Catalina is one of the most fascinating religious buildings in Peru occupying a whole block and guarded by imposing high walls. Museo Santuarios Andinos is a theatrically presented museum, dedicated to the preserved body of a frozen mummy, and its compulsory guided tour (free, but a tip is expected at the end).
Cusco
Cusco is a city in southeastern Peru, near the Urubamba Valley of the Andes mountain range. The major nearby Inca sites are Pachacuti's presumed winter home, Machu Picchu, which can be reached on foot by the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu or by train; and the "fortress" at Ullantaytampu. Cusco's main stadium is Estadio Garcilaso de la Vega. The city center retains many buildings, plazas, streets and churches of pre-Columbian times and colonial buildings, which led to its declaration as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1983. Among the main sights of the city are Barrio de San Blas (one of the most picturesque sites in the city), Qurikancha and Convent of Santo Domingo, Plaza de Armas cusco.
Lima
Lima is the capital and the largest city of Peru. The largest parks are near the downtown area, including the Park of the Reserve, Park of the Exposition, Campo de Marte and University Park. The Park of the Reserve is home to the largest fountain complex in the world known as the Magical Circuit of Water. The street grid is laid out with a system of plazas that are similar to roundabouts or junctions. In addition to this practical purpose, plazas serve as principal green spaces and contain monuments, statues and water fountains. A tour of the city's churches is a popular circuit. Beaches are visited during the summer months, located along the Pan-American Highway, to the south of the city in districts such as Lurín, Punta Hermosa, Santa María del Mar (Peru), San Bartolo, Miraflores beach and Asia. The suburban districts of Cieneguilla, Pachacamac and the city of Chosica, are tourist attractions among locals because they are located at a higher elevation than Lima.
Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu is a 15th-century Inca citadel situated on a mountain ridge 2,430 metres (7,970 ft) above sea level. It is located in the Cusco Region, Urubamba Province, Machupicchu District in Peru above the Sacred Valley. The glorious city of the Incas ia a must to visit. Machu Picchu is one of the world's great examples of landscape art. Steep terraces, gardens, and granite and limestone temples, staircases, and aqueducts seem to be carved directly out of the hillside. Forms echo the very shape of the surrounding mountains, and windows and instruments appear to have been constructed to track the sun during the June and December solstices.
MUST TRY DISHES !
Causa
Causa, in its basic form, is a mashed yellow potato dumpling mixed with key lime, onion, chili and oil. Varieties can have avocado, chicken, tuna (typically canned) or even shellfish added to the mixture. Also, causa is popular in Lima, where it is distinguished by the name Causa Limeña. Causa is usually served cold with hard boiled eggs and olives.
Cuy
Cuy, one of Peru's most famous dishes, is not for the faint of heart; it's fried or roasted guinea pig, and it's a Peruvian delicacy. They're often cooked whole yes, with the head, teeth, ears, and other parts left intact—and doused in salt and garlic to crisp up the skin.
Lomo Saltado
​Lomo saltado is a popular, traditional Peruvian dish, a stir fry that typically combines marinated strips of sirloin (or other beef steak) with onions, tomatoes, french fries, and other ingredients; and is typically served with rice. The dish originated as part of the chifa tradition, the Chinese cuisine of Peru, though its popularity has made it part of the mainstream culture.