113Journey Peru

114 PeruPeru at a glance4THE AMAZONIquitos on the Amazon river is isolated from the rest of the country except by air (2¼hrs from Lima) and river. River cruises depart from here and there are several jungle lodges.1NORTHERN PERUClose to colonial Trujillo are the adobe ruins of Chan Chan. In the Andes, Cajamarca is the base for hikes and Inca archaeological sites. Chiclayo is home of the Lord of Sipán treasures and starting point for visits to the Chachapoyan fortress at Kuelap.2THE NORTHERN SIERRASThe Cordillera Blanca offers hiking with camping among peaks, lakes and glaciers, or gentler day walks. Also in this area are the ancient sculptures at Chavín de Huántar.3LIMA AND THE SOUTHERN DESERT COASTThe capital has illustrious churches, colonial architecture and respected museums. Down the coast is the world's driest desert, with wildlife viewing at Paracas, and the Nasca Lines.12346578 Highlights: The whole Colca trip?stunning scenery and the condors performed brilliantly. Machu Picchu at sunrise and climbing above clouds to Sun Gate for fabulous views. Being in Cusco for endless parades leading up to Inti Raymi. SP, SouthamptonPHOTO ON PREVIOUS PAGE: ISTOCKPHOTO.COMSARAH BEARDISTOCKPHOTO.COMCHRIS PARROTTSANDOVALPACIFIC OCEANTacna.ANDESANDES.Tarapoto.YurimaguasAmazon BasinMachu Picchu..Cusco.Lima.Paracas.IcaBallestas.NascaIslandsChiclayo.Cajamarca.Kuelap.Trujillo..IquitosCordilleraBlancaCaraz..Puerto Maldonado.Juliaca.Puno.Lake Titicaca.ArequipaChachapoyas..PERUCOLOMBIABRAZILMáncora..PiuraChavín de Huántar.Huaraz Manú Biosphere Colca Canyon