Friday, March 25, 2011

The Land of the Inkas awaits you.



It gives them a warm welcome to visit this wonderful country located in South America.
A country full of history, customs and delicious food, waiting for the tourists with open arms and plenty of tourist attractions to know, from the coast to the mountains or the highlands to the jungle, Peru is a country of adventure and tradition, between the old and new which boasts one of the seven wonders of the modern world: Machu Picchu archaeological site visit and that is inevitable to meet 100 years of its discovery by Hiram Bingham an American citizen.

Thus we begin this blog with the first issue devoted to Cusco and Machu Picchu especially for the traveler to have useful information that will serve to better plan your trip and that your stay more pleasant in this beautiful country.

Then develop other important cities of Peru, Arequipa, Ayacucho, Trujillo, Nazca, Iquitos, Puno, among others.

Peru will hold.

The Land of the Inkas awaits you. But, let´s begin. 







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