A traveller's love letter to Peru

Your unique blend of tropical and mountainous landscapes makes for a magical combination. Your countless turquoise lagoons, giant snow-capped mountains, raging rivers, ancient villages, and deep canyons have captured the imagination of scores of travellers.

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I still dream of wandering beneath your bright blue skies surrounded by the imposing, colossal mountains of the Andes, and marching through the humid heat of the Amazon and endless deserts. You awe even the most seasoned traveler with the wildness of these places.

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From hiking the Huayhuash to trekking the Santa Cruz trail, and from climbing Pisco to stepping foot on Huascaran, there’s not a bad adventure to be had. Your countless ancient archaeological sites, such as the stunning Choquequirao and famous Machu Picchu, offer thrilling stories from long ago.

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Exploring one of the deepest Canyons in the world, sand boarding on the world’s highest sand dunes, and canoeing in the Amazon are making the list of ‘must experience’ options, each more thrilling than the last.

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You’re world-renowned gastronomy is just one of the many reasons I find myself returning to your welcoming shores. It’s not uncommon to find visitors devouring platters of fresh-ceviche, deliciously-tender lomo saltado, and endless varieties of exotic, tropical fruits. All served with a tart and delicious pisco sour, of course.

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Culture abounds and awes in your many varied regions, and as the oldest civilisation in the Americas, there is much to celebrate. Folklore, music, art and ancient traditions are an integral part of your beauty. Around the world, your textiles and stunningly-beautiful handicrafts are valued works of art, and rightly so.

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Perú, every time I visit it’s as if I’m discovering a whole new world of adventures, experiences, and sensations. You’ve surprised and delighted, challenged and awed, and I always want to experience more. Truly, you are a place like no other.

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Love, from a traveler

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