Cusco Travel Guide

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Cusco is a city in southeastern Peru near the Urubamba Valley (Sacred Valley) of the Andes. It is the capital of the Cusco region and the province of Cusco. The city has a population of about 300,000, triple the population it contained just 20 years. The elevation of the city, situated at the eastern end of the node of Cuzco, is around 3500 m (11500 feet).

Cuzco is a World Heritage site by Unesco and one of the most visited towns of Peru.

Now, the city of Cusco, proudly wears the title of the archeological capital of America with pride, because there is no other place in the whole continent where you can easily reach the ruins of amazing culture, which are still in good condition.

Cusco is really one of the most important cities for cultural tourism in Cusco, it is called Inca citadel of Machu Picchu Machu Picchu or more, in addition to the famous Sacred Valley of Urubamba Cusco represented by, Yucay, Traces, Pisac Lamay, Ollantaytambo, Maras Vilcanota crossed the river, where they practice a sport or adventure rafting

Arequipa Travel Guide

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The city of Arequipa is quite big, but beautiful town just below the tip of the Peruvian Altiplano.
Arequipa is a city in southern Peru and the second largest city. It is also the capital of the Arequipa region and the province of Arequipa. The city lies at the foot of the snowy peaks of El Misti volcano in the highlands. Arequipa has many fine colonial era Spanish buildings built of chairs, a white volcanic rock used extensively in the construction of nacre of the city, which gets its nickname La Ciudad Blanca ( “White City”).

Location: Southern Peru, Andean region, 2335 meters above sea level (7,660 m)

Distances:
Tacna 248.5 miles (400 km)
Puno: 201.9 miles (325 km)
Cuzco 388 miles (625 km)
Colca Valley 111.8 miles (180 km)
Lima 633.8 miles (1,020 km)

Population:
Approximately 762,000 inhabitants.

Chiclayo Travel Guide

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Chiclayo is located in northern Peru. The city has a population of about 634,600 while the metropolitan area is approximately 910,255. Chiclayo was founded in 1560 as a rural Indian village by a Spanish priest. Until the 19th century, Chiclayo remained a small city compared to the nearby city of Lambayeque. However, the city of Chiclayo has become a major modern metropolis. Peru is the fourth largest city.

Chiclayo is a city in Peru where the tropical sun, desert oases and the fresh sea breeze come together. According to legend, the god Naylamp sailed here with a huge procession of thousands of years to build his empire. In fact, many ancient civilizations have the strategic advantage of controlling this region, which is today a major business center in northern Peru, where routes come together from the coast, the sierra and the jungle
The city of Chiclayo is known for its archaeological sites, as Túcume, Batan Grande and Huaca Rajada. In 1987, Huaca Rajada (more often than Sipan), a Moche mausoleum was found. The most important was the discovery of the tomb of the Lord of Sipan, which archaeologists have concluded was a leader of more than 1600 years.

Location:
North coast, 95 meters above sea level (29 m)

Distances:
130.5 miles (210 km) from Lima (via Mórrope)
160.3 miles (258 km) from Cajamarca.
128 miles (206 km) from Trujillo.
474 miles (763 km) from Lima.

Population:
Approximately 517,000 inhabitants