Posted on May 9, 2010.
What to see and do in Peru List of life. Everyone has a list of some kind or another in their lives. This is a list of goals and dreams that most of the time is stored in a drawer and forgotten. But do not wait too long as Morgan Freeman and Jack Nicholson did in the movie The Bucket List. You may not be as lucky to find a millionaire to move around the world by checking your wish list in a few months before dying. It is time to start realizing your dreams and one of the best places to start is in the country of Peru.
Filled with stunning landscapes, iconic landmarks, with more adrenaline-filled activities in Peru is the ideal choice to start checking the things you've always wanted to see and do, but too afraid to try. It does not take long before you have actually done a lot of your list during your stay.
Machu Picchu is at the top of most peoples list. One thing you should see in your life is one of the largest remnants of the planet and it's as good as it gets. Located in the Andes, it is mesmerizing Inca ruin atop a mountain of 2500 meters. Enjoy the view as you sit on another peak overlooking Machu Picchu and try to imagine how it was built over 600 years without technology. Make sure you arrive early to beat the crowds and feel the magic that clouds and fog burns. Machu Picchu is comprised of 200 buildings terrace along the side of a steep hill leading into the deep valley below. Whether you hike the Inca Trail Machu Picchu, or take the train for a breathtaking journey through the Andes, you will not be disappointed.
Many people are looking for a thrill when they make their list of life. Jumping out of an airplane appears to be top of many lists. If you happen to visit Lima, you can take this goal and give it a key try paragliding. Get off at the waterfront Mira Flores and you will soon find a place where people sign up to jump from a cliff high in the Pacific Ocean. The fun does not stop there, however, once your parachute catches the air, you and your instructor will be able to ride the wave over the city as he leads you through scapers sky and on the Ocean. It is one of the most unique experiences you have in your life and you have the same thrill and excitement of parachuting, but somewhere more exotic than you local airstrip.
Many people want to see one of the great deserts of the world. The Sahara and Kalahari are a couple of those famous, but did you know that Peru has some of the largest sand dunes on the planet? Located in the Ica region, you can go for a ride deep into the desert dune buggy. This is not your day's buggy ride all relax, immersed in nearly vertical cliffs that run in the bottom and take off again at higher speeds on the desert dunes. Not only that, you'll be treated to an introduction to board the sand. feel the freedom that you surf on the beach or hop on your board as a sled and slide down the hill into the valley below. It will make you feel like a kid again.
We all know Oasis film and television, but how many people have actually seen and stayed on its shores during the night. Huacachina is a village built around a natural lake in the middle of the desert called the Oasis of America. This is an extremely beautiful. There are only about 10 more hotels with swimming pools and giant dunes right in your backyard. You can rent paddle boats to float around the small oasis and spend the day relaxing by the waterfront taking in the incredible once in a lifetime opportunity.
If wildlife is on your list, you will be a real treat when you visit Isla Ballestas. Located near Pisco, you can take a tour boat to take you to the sea to see the sea lions, penguins, Peruvi.