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Did you know?

• The most arid desert on earth is found in Peru.
• Colca is the deepest carved canyon in the world.
• Lake Titicaca is the world's highest navigable lake at 3,856m.
• The astounding Cordillera Blanca has 33 peaks over 6000m.

Peru is South America 's third largest country covering 1,285,215 sq. km. and divided into three distinct geographic regions. The best known of these is the central high sierra of the Andes , with its massive peaks, steep canyons and extraordinary pre Columbian archaeological sites.

Northern Peru is full of hidden treasures; its diversity will amaze you. The Utcubamba River takes you through some of Peru 's most breathtaking sceneries. As you descend you find yourself passing through rice fields. As the coast approaches, you are stunned by the Atacama dessert, the driest region in the world. The journey from Chachapoyas to Trujillo can only be described as a montage of magnificence.

Most of us affiliate Peru with the great city of the clouds Machu Picchu , however there were several other civilizations thriving way before the Inca's God was born from the waters of Titicaca lake. The Chachapoyas roamed from 800AD until the Inca's arrival in 1470's when they left behind Kuelap, the largest standing stone structure in South America .

Kuelap is a fortress made of gigantic walls with over 400 stone houses found inside. In the coastal city of Trujillo we find the great Chan Chan city of the Chimu Empire (XII Century). Chan Chan , located in the middle of the Atacama dessert, is the largest adobe complex in the world. You will be amazed at the craftsmanship engraved on the walls of this great city. Sipan is an archeological site located in the valley of the pyramids where the wealthiest royal tomb was recently excavated. Another point of interest is Cajamarca, famous city where Atahualpa, the last Inca king, was held captive by el conquistador Francisco Pizarro. You can see the cell, which had to be filled with gold and silver for his ransom.

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