Defining Peru is an impossible task, with so much diversity culturally, physically and historically, it is a country destined to be explored and has something to offer everyone. Here at Imagine Latin America, we offer an extensive range of luxury holidays to Peru. From honeymoons to family holidays, culture rich or wildlife-filled adventures, we have personally visited and explored the country to ensure we can offer you the best tailor-made experience.
The Casa Andina Classic Colca is a simple but charming collection of rustic stone cottages in Chivay. With comfortable facilities and even a planetarium, the Casa Andina Classic Colca is inexpensive and well placed for exploring the stunning Colca Canyon.
Peru is one of the most diverse and dramatic countries in South America, providing a real snapshot of all the delights this buzzing continent has to offer. Our Peru specialists have put together their top ten reasons to visit this stunning country…
For those drawn to the road less travelled, Latin America has its fair share of hidden pockets and intriguing destinations to discover.
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Tucked away at an altitude of 2,380m and surrounded by three snowy volcanoes, Arequipa boasts a magnificent setting. Cobbled streets are lined with colonial buildings grafted out of local white ‘sillar’ stone, giving it the name ‘white city’. Ornate churches and perfectly preserved convents are peppered around the city, and a number of museums housed in baroque mansions delve deep into the mysterious past of the ancient civilisations once home to the area. With so much character and historic integrity, Arequipa is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a real gem found within Peru.
The main square is an impressive place to wander and the beautifully refurbished Santa Catalina Monastery is a real highlight of the city. Resembling a colonial town within a city, the interior is filled with cobbled stones, granite fountains and flower- filled gardens, and is also still home to a number of nuns still living in the convent. Another draw is the fascinating Andes Sanctuaries Museum, which houses the frozen mummy of Juanita, a young Inca girl who had been sacrificed to the gods and perfectly preserved in ice until she was found centuries later. Renowned for its gastronomy, the city is bursting with trendy restaurants hosting an array of dishes to show off their local cuisine, from Rocota Relleno (spicy stuffed peppers) to the more unusual grilled guinea pig, which is a real delicacy within Peru.
Arequipa’s surrounding dramatic peaks and fast-flowing rivers make it an adventure paradise. From climbing volcanoes to white-water rafting along some of the country’s best rapids, there is plenty on offer for those who love the great outdoors. The Coca Canyon is the areas main allure, and as the second deepest canyon in the world, it is twice as deep as the Grand Canyon in America and an area of magnificent beauty. Despite its rugged and wild landscape, the canyon interior is dotted with agricultural terraces and Andean villages offering a glimpse into rural life. As well as its scenic viewpoints, a real highlight is its unrivalled opportunities to see the majestic Andean condor swooping through the valley.