Viajar magazine invites you to join one of the incredible expeditions organized by Viajes Azul Marino to discover the great treasures of the world Peru. A journey through history to enter forests and deserts and explore advanced pre-Columbian civilizations from October 1 to 14, 2023.
The expedition will be accompanied by Josep María Palau, director of VIAJAR magazine. Photographer, journalist and university professor, his vocation has always been to travel the world. In his early years, as a special envoy in conflicts such as Algeria or the Balkans. Later, he collaborated with prestigious magazines in the travel industry and directed TV series and documentaries. A geographer’s view. life and travel By Gonzalo de Reparaz. He has also won the travel award of the International Journalism Festival (Perugia, Italy) twice and has published several guides. Alternative and solidarity trips like Other Worlds (Oxfam).
Colonial Heritage
The journey begins north in the bustling capital city of Lima. There the colonial footprint remained hidden in its architecture. Travelers will be able to visit Plaza San Martín to explore the Hotel Bolívar, the Plaza Mayor (home to famous colonial mansions), and the Lima Cathedral, one of the finest examples of colonial baroque. There will be time to devote to culture and especially ancient numismatics at the Larco Museum, which displays the finest collection of pre-Columbian gold and silver coins and the famous Mochica erotic ceramic collection. And of course, a visit to the capital deserves an obligatory culinary break to sample delicious Creole dishes and learn firsthand the typical regional dances at the historic and award-winning restaurants in the city.
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Trujillo is another must for this trip, where the Huacas del Sol y la Luna archaeological complex and the large pyramidal mudbrick structures in the Moche valley are located. Despite the fact that it is in the structures of this material that is most characteristic of the Chan Chan archaeological site, it has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and is considered the largest mud-brick fortress in the world. At its peak, it housed more than 100,000 people, which was a milestone for the period. Also in Trujillo, a trip to the Huanchaco hot spring, the most visited in the city and the cradle of ceviche (a typical Peruvian dish), is a must.
From Chiclayo, another town to visit on this expedition in the region (and home to one of Latin America’s most fascinating museums, the Royal Tombs of the National Museum of Sipán), we head to the archaeological enclave of Túcume. 26 pyramids and small buildings of great historical value.
Inca treasures
On an inland flight south, the expedition will land in Cuzco. A town with lots of options to visit. To enjoy incredible panoramic views of the city from the impressive complex of Sacsayhuamán, the capital of the ancient Inca empire; To San Pedro Central Market, passing by the great Cuzco Cathedral, opened in 1654 and built on the ruins of the Inca Palace. A Renaissance-style building that will delight art lovers with an important collection of paintings from the 16th and 17th centuries. But there are many more places to visit. At 3,600 meters above sea level, in Tambomachay’s archaeological center, revered for the worship of water, you can appreciate the Incas’ mastery of hydraulic engineering. At QoriKancha, also known as the Temple of the Sun, travelers will appreciate Inca construction techniques.
You can visit the Amaru community in the sacred valley of the Incas. It is a place that will allow visitors to immerse themselves in the local tradition and accompany the villagers in their collection of leaves and flowers to make the natural dyes to be used in textile production. A unique experience with the added bonus of a visit to Ollantaytambo fort, another Inca treasure of the region.
Undoubtedly the main reason for this trip is the famous Inca fortress Machu Picchu, declared one of the Seven Wonders of the modern world (comparable to the Taj Mahal or the Great Wall of China) and a World Heritage Site. An architectural complex that will fascinate visitors with its temples, underground canals, springs… and a series of buildings with a unique urban design, benefiting from the relief of the mountain, and one of the largest and most impressive monumental complexes in the world. planet. .
Travelers who do not want to open their eyes on this incredible dream trip will enjoy an unforgettable trip to the Ballestas Islands to enjoy a unique sunset at the Paracas Dunes and the marine fauna and colonies of sea lions, shorebirds and Humboldt penguins. it’s all a pleasure.
While the climax of this excursion will be high, as travelers can fly over the mysterious Nazca lines, it’s the famous geoglyphs imprinted on the desert that are still shrouded in a halo of mystery to this day.
A tribute to great journeys
Thus, Peru becomes a new destination for legendary expeditions organized by Viajar magazine for years, in the company of expert historians, archaeologists, travel writers, to experience an adventure that cannot be repeated. goal and passion for exploring the world.
Myanmar, India, Tanzania, Argentina, Thailand, Lapland or Peru are some of the places to visit on other expeditions in 2023. history and traditions.
To participate you can find all information about flights, accommodation, price, itinerary and the entire schedule of the trip on the web: www.club-viajar.es/expediciones. You can do it too communication via email: [email protected] And in telephone 900 909 698.