January 19, 2024

Peru for tourists: basic information before the trip

Peru seems little known and completely inaccessible to us. Everything we know about this country is most often limited to information from school textbooks about Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca. But for the most fearless and hardy, this country has prepared many interesting things.

Visa information

The good news is that Belarusians do not need a visa to visit Peru. You must meet two conditions - the tourist purpose and a period of stay of up to 183 days.

How to get to Peru?

If you have a Schengen visa, the possibilities of getting to the capital of Peru, Lima, greatly expand. However, in the absence of a visa, you can consider the option from Minsk via Istanbul and one of the countries of South America. For example, make a stop in Brazil. You can also have a good time in Istanbul. We wrote more about this in the article “ What to do in Istanbul in a few hours .”

To visit the most tourist city of Peru, Cusco, the most convenient way is to travel by plane. Just an hour's flight from Lima and you are surrounded by the Andes. TravelHub has a large selection of tickets .

Where to stay in Lima and Cusco?

When choosing a place to stay in Lima, you should definitely choose one of the four safe areas of the city: Miraflores, San Isidro, Barranco and Pueblo Libre.

In Cusco, the main attractions are located in the central square - Plaza de Armas. There are also a lot of rental housing here, which will be an ideal choice for your trip. Various options from hostels to five-star hotels can be found in the TravelHub “Hotels” section .

What to see in Peru?

Lima and its surroundings

Lima is a beautiful city overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Many people swim right here, but the coast is a collection of huge rocks. So swimming here can hardly be called pleasant or even safe. Therefore, for a beach holiday you can go to San Bartolo or Punta Hermosa outside the city.

Historical center of Lima


The historical center of Lima begins for tourists from the Plaza Mayor, where the Government Palace, the Municipality, the Archbishop's Palace and the Cathedral of Lima are located.

 

Parque de la Reserva

 

Parque de la Reserva is famous for its fountain complex, which is the largest in the world.

No less beautiful is the city of Cusco with its Plaza de Armos. Surrounded by the Andes, it attracts thousands of tourists. Here you can see and visit the Cathedral Basilica, the Church of the Society of Jesus, the chapels of Loreto, San Ignacio de Loyola, Del Triunfo and the Sagrada Familia.

Cusco: a city with stunning architecture and cultural heritage

Cusco also has a statue of Christ with a viewing platform overlooking the entire city. And along the way you can see Sacsayhuaman, the ancient Incan fortress city.

 

Machu Picchu: The Majestic Heritage of the Incas in Peru




Of course, any tourist in Peru dreams of getting to the city of the Inca Empire - Machu Picchu. The buildings were erected here in the 15th century, but soon the residents left their city. However, the scale of Machu Picchu is amazing even today. In addition to living quarters, there were also plantations where the Incas grew coca. There is even a temple located here. And now this city is the home of llamas and alpacas .

 

Every tourist will love Peru. You just have to give the country a chance to do it. And if you don’t want to think through the tour yourself and just want to enjoy your vacation, then TravelHub specialists are ready to take all the worries upon themselves. You just need to choose a tour .

 
 

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