Peru, a country in western South America, is a home to ancient cultures including Norte Chico Civilization, Inca Empire, Spanish Empire and more. Thousands of tourists pour in from different regions worldwide to experience the beauty of this section. Following are the major tourist attractions in Peru:

Huacachina:

A small village with an oasis, yes, that’s right. Huacachina is located in Southwestern Peru, in Ica province. Also known as the Oasis of America, Hucachina is built near a small natural lake in the middle of a dessert. The beautiful sight, increasing popularity and shooting tourist figures owes to the perfect view, the eye captivating sand dunes and the amazing sport of sand boarding, which is a manner of thrill for many.

Chan Chan:

Added to UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1986, Chan Chan, the adobe city of Chan Chan lasted from 850 to 1470 AD, supporting about 30,000 lives, Chan Chan is regarded as one of the largest cities than. Located in Peru, as a relic of pre-Columbian America, this heritage site is a gigantic tourist pull.

Mancora:

Beaches, have always been a love for everyone, visiters come in from all over the globe to enjoy an evening sunset at the seashore. Mancora is a small town in Peru supporting many tourists who want to enjoy by the seaside. Holding a wide range of beach resorts, luxury resturants, pubs and much more. A popular surfing destination, with an esitimate of around 340,000 (in 2005) people visiting this place.

Iquitos (Amazon River):

Amazon Jungle is a worth visiting spot and it’s ever increasing vacationers numbers are a proof of it, the Peruvian Rainforest supports a range of wildlife. Except for the road to Nauta, planes, and boats are the only options to reach this wonder. This city attracts about 46,000 to 150,000 tourists a year, a self speaking proof of the Amazon popularity.

Cuzco:

A city in the southeastern Peru, has been the historic capital of Inca Empire, near the Urubamba Valley, this historical treasure welcomes almost 2 million tourists a year. Cuzco has been declared as the historical capital of Peru, so it’s a place that shouldn’t be missed.

Inka Spas in Peru!

Cuzco is well-known for its wellness and spas, holding almost 160 wellness centres this place is a living heaven for tourists. These are the top 5 rated spas of Peru (BESPOKE Magzine, 2011):

• Aranwa Resort and Spa, Sacred Valley
• Las Casitas del Colca, Colca Canyon
• Rio Sagrado, Sacred Valley
• Miraflores Park Hotel, Lima
• Tambo del Inka, A Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Sacred Valley

Colca Canyon:

Southern Peru holds a canyon of the Colca river, known as Colca Canyon. Peru’s third most visited tourist spot, another wonderful sight is Colca Valley which holds its roots in pre-Inca period. This valley is a home to Andean vultures which are one of the endangered species, this natural world also holds Giant Colibri, Andean Goose, Chilean Flamingo, Mountain Caracara, vizcacha zorrino, deer, fox, vicuna and much more.

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Machu Picchu:

A beautiful and captivating historical views can be captured at Machu Picchu termed as the highest tourist holding site in Peru, situated on a mountain ridge above Sacred Valley near Cuzco. Machu Picchu is often called “Lost City of the Incas.”

About the Author:  Justin is a proffesional blogger who loves to travel.He is currently representing Incaspa.com – spa in Peru best known for cusco massage and spa