From the sun and surf beaches of the Pacific Coast, across the
stark
and beautiful desert, steeply climbing into dizzying heights of the
snow-covered Andes Mountains, and dropping into some of the
world's
most exotic and verdant jungles, Peru is a land of variety and
exciting
travel adventures!
Peru
Tourism - Find out why travelers recently voted this South American
country as one of the Top Ten World Travel Destinations
Machu
Picchu - Absorb information and see photos
of one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World.
Amazon
River Boat Cruises
- Covering a huge expanse of the earth's surface, the Upper Amazon Rain
Forest includes vast remote regions that have hardly known the sound of
a man's voice.
Surfing
Peru
- Imagine the smell of the fresh and salty Pacific breezes. See
yourself learning to surf on a tropical beach or just watching others.
Peruvian
recipes - as you enjoy the "sabor" (taste) of exquisite
world-famous
cuisine.
Animals
you will find nowhere else on earth, and much, much more.
Learn The Secrets of Exotic and Amazing Peru
Within the pages of this site, you will find not only travel, hotels,
and tours information along with wonders of the world like Machu
Picchu, but also Peru's hidden treasures that are even more exciting
and alluring!
"Going to Peru is ... well ... if you
ever have an opportunity in your life to go there, you should do it
because it is absolutely mind boggling."- actor Dean Stockwell
What's the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of
Peru?
That's because these truly are some of the wonders of ancient
and modern Peru, the Americas, in fact of the world.
Here we will cover not only
those world-renowned places but will dig deeper into the
culture, sights, sounds, tastes, and adventure of travel and Peruvian
life and travel in a way that most other sites just can't do.
What is the most raved about destination among the younger crowd
in Lima, especially on school breaks?
The Pacific North Coast
Punta Veleros
It's not Machu Picchu or Titicaca...it is Mancora and
the nearby beaches of the Northern
Coast.
You can get the full tropical beach rush as well as perfect
world-class waves coming off the Pacific Ocean...or find a quiet beach
where you can sip an ice-cold drink under the coco palms.
Yet the coastal or beach areas are barely touched on by many Peru
travel guides.
Peru's Cities, Towns, and Pueblos
Information on:
Where you can find locally-made beads and jewelry
Where real Panama hats are made
What towns are noted for their Alpaca and other Peruvian textiles
and woven goods
People and Culture
The answers to the questions:
What are the most populous indigenous groups and how can you tell
them apart?
What is the most fascinating Peruvian fiesta day?
How do you say "hello" in Quechua, the Andean language that
descends from the Incas?
You find this inside information and more here.
Peruvian Style? You bet! On the beach in Los Organos.
I (David) was born in Lima, Peru, of US parents. My wife Lin (Pennsylvania Dutch) and I currently live in Los Organos, North Coast.
But you won't be hearing just from us. You'll see photos and read about this fascinating country from real people who are traveling and/or living in the "Country of the Inka."
Sharing experiences and getting questions answered from the insider's viewpoint is what this site is about.
Because of being right here on Peruvian soil, Lin and I as well as our other contributors have the opportunity to find out first hand the out-of-the way places...as well great suggestions for best vacations, tours, and hotels that can be found here.
What Lin and I will be doing as we travel and research this amazing country is to supply information that perhaps you have been looking for and have had a hard time finding. I know that we have spent many hours looking at a lot of good sites on Peru but just not finding some things that were important to us.
Hopefully, we can begin to fill in those gaps on this site.
One of the best things about traveling is sharing!
The Inside-Peru Blog Read the latest Peru info from the inside! New and old interesting locations, travel, tours, and just plain fun from us folks in Peru. Don't miss this weeks highlights!
Peru History What we know of the early Peru history is a result of the many important Peruvian
archaeology finds. Its history covers a few thousand years from early
or ancient times up to the present.
Inca Civilization Present-day Peru owes much of its culture and social activities and
customs to the ancient Inca Civlization that dominated most of Peru,
Ecuador, and Bolivia, as well as parts of Colombia, Chile, and
Argentina. Various elements eveal what much of Inca Civilization and Inca
Culture was like.
Pictures of Peru A picture is worth a thousand words, and pictures of Peru...well, you have to see it to believe it!
Facts About Peru Facts About Peru - Here you will find facts on Peru, for example, what is
the flag of Peru? Or Peruvian population and geography? Find the answers to many of your questions about Peru.
Inside Peru Blog The Inside Peru Blog is our mini-journal about Peru.
It lets you know whenever any new Web pages appear on Inside-Peru, telling you about a new
find or adventure and keeps you up-to-date with other postings or news about Peru,
like newly found fascinating destinations, deals, and lodging!
Moche Civilization The fascinating and highly-artistic Moche Civilization and resulting Moche culture existed as a people living in the lower river valley along the North Peruvian coastline. They were very skilled artists and potters.
Their wide ranging artistic cultures and traditions are attributed to the river valley environment, which was rich with metals and clay.
Best Travel Sites Find the best travel sites that we have come across worldwide. The biggest factor for this compilation is that the sites have a LOT of information and many are the best sites for travel deals in their areas as well.
Major Cities in Peru What are the major cities in Peru by population? What is the largest Peru city? What are the biggest metropolitan areas? See the cities, areas, and map as well as an alphabetical list of Peru cities of cultural importance.
Link to Us This is where you can link to Inside-Peru.com.
Privacy Policy Find the best inside information on Peru, not only travel,
hotels, and tours - from wonders like Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca, and the Amazon jungle - but also its
hidden treasures that are no less exciting and inviting. This inside information is presented by people like us who live in this fascinating country to help you
make the most of your experience.
Trips to Machu Picchu Many tour companies offer trips to Machu Picchu that are fully customizable, and that leave 365 days a year. You can also do your own planning!
Colca Peru Canyon Described by visitors as spectacular, the Colca Peru Canyon is definitely on our list of recommended destinations. Although one of the lesser-known tourist destinations in Peru,
the Colca Canyon area is rapidly gaining in interest.
Culture of Peru The culture of Peru is based on a mixture of the customs of pre-Spanish cultures in Peru and the later colonization by Spain.
From Religion to Dress, Celebrations to Music, Art to Architecture, this mixture is reflected in most parts of Peru; however, remote mountain or jungle enclaves
Peruvian Jewelry Peruvian jewelry today is available in a wide variety of beautiful styles and colors.
The styles may reflect the rich heritage of Inca or Pre-Inca cultures. But the jewelry of Peru today goes beyond those limits in vibrant colors, shapes, and styles.
Peruvian Recipes Peruvian recipes include just about everthing you could imagine...but with a flavor unique to Peru, recipes from Lima, Peru's capital, have earned it the title of the Cuisine Capital of the Western Hemisphere.
Peru Tourist Destinations Are you looking for a South American Vacations destination? Check out what our readers/viewers consider to be the Top Ten Peru Tourist Destinations. Here is your chance for you to rate the places you have seen in Peru. Feel free to list anywhere from 3 to 10 places that you found to be GREAT places to visit!
Nazca Lines Peru In 1995 UNESCO declared the Nazca Lines Peru a World Heritage Site.
The largest of the Peru Nazca Line drawings are over 200 meters (660 feet) across.
The Nazca Lines are on the Nazca Plateau, which stretches for more than 80 kilometers (50 miles) between the towns of Nazca and Palpa.
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for their area of buisness, their niche. Take a look right now at examples of what others have done and see how you can do it, too...
Nazca Culture Yhe Nazca Culture: At least 500 years before the appearance of the Inca Civilization
in the Pacific countries of South America, the Nazca people built what has been named a World Heritage Site by UNESCO; a monument impressive even on a world scale.
Peru Attractions and Tours To experience many Peru attractions, a tour is the best way to go. Now, we are offering a
listing of many of the fine travel tour operators to Peru sights of your choice with a brief description of their services.
Iquitos Peru Iquitos Peru is the gateway for tourism on the upper Amazon - riverboat trips to the
Pacaya Samiria National Reserve,
a place that abounds with wildlife - City tours of Iquitos, the floating city of Belen and other attractions!
Inside Peru About us - Find the best inside information on Peru, not only travel, hotels, and tours - from wonders like Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca, and the Amazon jungle - but also its hidden treasures that are no less exciting and inviting.
This inside information is presented by people like us who live in this fascinating country to help you make the most of your experience.
Aguas Calientes Peru Aguas Calientes Peru - Where to stay, what to see, where to eat, how to get there, and more!
Rate a Peru Hotel Rate a Peru Hotel - And see what ratings Peru hotels are given by others.
Avoid the worst, find the best as rated by visitors and residents of Peru.
Peru Restaurants Peru Restaurants - Where to eat in Peru? Peru is famous throughout the world for its cuisine. Rrom Lima restaurants to Cuzco cuisine and the north coast cevicherias, here is where to eat, eat, eat!
Surfing Peru Surfing Peru is an real pleasure. From the hot tropical beaches and tubes in the north to the chilly, big, and long, long waves found in the many miles of Peruvian coast...
Flights to Peru Flights to Peru: To help you choose the best Peru flights, find all the airlines that fly to Peru from the Americas, Europe, and other International locations!
Peruvian Holidays Peruvian Holidays! Vibrant, colorful, and scintillating are words that describe a thousand holiday festivals in Peru. See them here!
Moche Pottery Moche pottery is really amazing. Why? Not only for its realism in depicting individual features in portraits, but also the detail found in Mochica mythical creatures and Mochican religious symbols.
Surf Los Organos Surf Los Organos and La Vuelta for a wedge peak and fast action! Photos and Peru surf report. Surfing Peru is an real pleasure. From the hot tropical beaches and tubes in the north to the chilly, big, and long, long waves found in the many miles of Peruvian coast...
Peru Airlines and Internal Flights Peru Airlines and Internal Flights: To help you choose the best Peru flights within Peru, find all the airlines that serve the internal destinations. Links and important facts.
Peruvian Airlines Overflights and Tours Peruvian Airlines: Where to find flights for Tours and Overflights of specific destinations.
Some destinations in Peru are best seen by what are called
Lake Titicaca Map and Current Weather Lake Titicaca Map and Weather: Imagine being on an entrancing island.
Now picture that island afloat on the azure ocean...finally think of that ocean being at the exhilirating altitude of 3,811 m (12,500 ft)
above sea level!
World Heritage Sites in Peru World Heritage Sites in Peru: A UNESCO World Heritage Site is a place (such as a forest, mountain, lake, desert, monument, building, complex, or city) that is listed by UNESCO as of special cultural or physical significance.
Climate in Lima Peru Lima Peru Climate - What is the climate in Lima, Peru? The climate in Lima Peru is just one of many different climate zones within a short distance of one another. To see what the climate is like in Lima year
Mario Vargas Llosa The Peruvian writer Mario Vargas Llosa today won the 2010 Nobel prize for literature, crowning a career in which he helped spark the global boom in South American literature
Peruvian Clothing Peruvian Clothing - What is Peruvian designer clothing like? Traditional clothing? Is Peru's clothing different than the clothes we are used to seeing? Where can I buy clothes from Peru?
Peru Tourism / Tourism In Peru / Peru Tourist Attractions Vacationing in Peru, a country situated on the Pacific Coast of South America, is
one of the most exciting experiences that you can have. Peru Tourism - On this Page: Archeology and Ancient Cultures, Pre-Columbian, Spanish Colonial, Peru Museums, Eco-Tourism in Peru, Animals and Ecology, Mountains and Rainforest Reserves, Adventure Tourism, Surfing, Hiking, Rafting, The Variety of Tourism in Peru, The Cuisine
Chan Chan / Chimu Culture / Chimu Peru Chan Chan, Peru - The year 850 AD marks the beginning of the fabled Ming Dynasty in China. In about that same year, the Chimu Culture in Peru was booming - in what is now known as the largest Pre-Columbian city in all of the Americas -
was in the midst of its growing boom on the opposite side of the globe.
South America Travel Forum - Online Travel Forums Peru South America Travel Forum - Do you have a question, story, a photo, etc, that you would like to share with others on a South America Travel Forum? Or just browse what others have to say?
Inside Peru Site Map Inside Peru Site Map - View the content and pages of Inside-Peru.com.
Peruvian Economy - Peru Resources Peruvian Economy - With resources like fishing, mining, textile, petroleum, and agriculture, as well as natural products like wool and hardwood, Peru has a wide range of products available.
