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Viewing Lima as a Gateway to the Highlights of PeruLima as a Gateway to the Highlights of Peru
By allaboutar
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On your Peru vacation, you will certainly stop in Lima for a little while. Here is how to have the best possible visit. This article is a guide on how to get to some of the most important sites from Lima as quickly and efficiently as possible. There are many options for excursions out of Lima, by far the most famous of which is the Inca citadel, Machu Picchu. You can also visit colonial cities and explore the massive Colca Canyon, which is twice the size of America's Grand Canyon. For adventure seekers, the Cordillera Blanca Mountain Range has some of the best trekking on the continent and contains the largest peaks in Peru. Below is a guide on how to get to some of the most important sites from Lima as quickly and efficiently as possible. Lima to Cusco and nearby Machu Picchu Depending on how much time you have, you could travel directly to Cusco, or you could take the scenic route and travel south along the coast to the Nazca lines, the Colca Canyon, and Lake Titicaca before heading inland to Cuzco and the Sacred Valley. Once in Cuzco, you have the option of taking the classic four-day trek along the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, or an alternative, shorter route. Daily flights leave out of Lima to Cuzco, which is a one hour-flight. Daily buses can take you along the coast for a stop at the wildlife-rich Isla Ballestas, or for a tour of the vineyards of Pisco, the country's wine and brandy capital. Lima to Nazca Just south of Lima are the Nazca lines, which you can reach by bus either from Lima, an eight-hour ride, or by a one-hour flight, which is offered by Aero Condor Peru that will fly you over the gigantic desert drawings. Flights are usually in the morning between 7 a.m. and 10 a.m., provided the skies are clear. Then you can travel by bus to explore colonial Arequipa, the massive Colca Canyon, and continue on to Lake Titicaca. Heading northwest from here, you can also travel to Cusco, the gateway to the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu. Lima to Huarez Only charter flights can land at Huarez's airport, but several bus companies have daily departures from Lima (eight hours). Once in Huarez, there are many trekking tours within the Cordillera Blanca, which contains some of Peru's most natural and untouched beauty. Visit Peru Travel Guide: http://www.allaboutperutravel.com/peru-lima.htm for further information. About the Author: Michael Zurakhinsky is an editor and consultant for http://www.allaboutperutravel.com. The website provides free information on travel destinations in Peru. Article Source: Adult Escapes - http://www.AdultEscapes.com More free articles: 1st Rate Articles - 1stRateArticles.com |
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