Peru - Travel Deals

The physical landscape of South America is like a tent. It is steep at the top and falls off quickly to the sides. The Andes are the defining feature of the continent. The mountains shape the way people live, they shape weather patterns and they will shape the way you will travel through South America.

BootsnAll has an outstanding 12-day Amazon to Andes adventure tour that offers a fascinating glimpse into both highland and lowland Peru. The trip begins and ends in the capital Lima. From there it takes you to the heights of Cuzco and on to the famed Inca Trial for 4 days. It is a challenging walk but the reward is experiencing Machu Picchu, as well as what it is like for the people living in some of the highest elevation communities in the world.

Just when you get your altitude legs, the tour takes you the simply amazing Amazon jungle. You will explore a jungle that holds an amazing amount of biodiversity. It is truly an animal lover’s dream, especially if you are into birding.

If you have ever wanted to get a quick, but meaningful taste of South America, this trip is an excellent option for you. Led by experienced guides, you will not only have the opportunity to interact with local people, but you will also get to know like minded independent travelers.

At one time, Lima, Peru was the place to be in South America. Founded as the City of Kings by Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro in 1535, for three centuries Lima was the administrative center for Spain’s possessions in South America.

Today, Lima is not the center of South American life, but it is still an excellent city to visit. With more than one-third of Peru’s population, Lima has 8.2 million people. Lima’s climate is quite mild, despite being located in the Tropics. The average low temperatures range from 58°F (14°C) to 68°F (20°C) and the highs average around 78°F, with 32°C (90°F) considered extremely high.

In 1998, the historic old town in Lima was designated an UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Plaza Mayor, with the 16th century Cathedral and the Presidential Palace, and the catacombs of the Convento de San Francisco are a must-see for any visitor to the Peruvian capital.

The good news for those looking to travel to Peru is that you don’t need to be a king to be able to afford to fly there. TACA has some excellent round-trip flights to Lima, Peru that make the city very, very accessible, especially if you factor in how cheaply one can stay and eat in the city.