Balneario Tortugas, the hidden jewel of Casma

Turtle Beach is the most attractive resort, is a beautiful clear waters of the Gulf of blue-green as an emerald set in the beautiful sea, sometimes light blue which was once a haven of turtles that inhabited the waters and causing his name.

Until 1930, there were abundant large sea turtles who left for hunting. Its horseshoe-shaped beach gives a majestic view.

In the summer months is visited by people coming from different places especially Casma, Chimbote, Huaraz and Lima. For the inbound tourism Tortugas has good restaurants and hotels that cater to the public permanently.

This beautiful resort, has clear and calm waters, ideal for marine activities, as well as swimming, fishing, diving, yachting and practice spearfishing.

For your convenience Tortugas has excellent hostels, hotels and cozy comfortable waiting for your visit to assist you as you deserve, in the same way with restaurants with good flavor and good category where tourists and locals can taste delicious dishes prepared with products Tues Casma Since there are regular transport of passengers throughout the year for visitors.


How to get there?

Lima - Casma 05.00 hours drive approx. own car from there follow about the same Panamerican Highway at km. 394.

By public transport: approximately 6 hours. First Tourism Casma reach three stars and then get to the main square and around the city to find transport Turtle Spa for only 2.50 soles.

The entry is very easy to find and you'll see a huge sculpture of a turtle and the arch of welcome to the spa, the path is well paved runway.

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Llanganuco Lagoons, a stage of romanticism and natural beauty

Beautiful turquoise lagoons, famous in Peru and the world, located 84 kilometers northeast of Huaraz, and 25 km of Yungay, Huascaran National Park. This magnificent natural setting is in a narrow glacial valley between the Nevados Huascaran (6 768 m) and Huandoy (6.160 m peak south).

The tour starts at the checkpoint (Huascaran National Park entrance) where you do log your data and the corresponding payment for right of entry. The tour continues between huge walls and various species of high Andean flora. Queñual observe dense forests, alder, waterfalls and crystal clear waters, making it an earthly paradise, blessed by nature.

The first visit is made to the lagoon known as Chinancocha "Lady Lake", with length 1.450 m, 7.393 m wide and 28m deep and is surrounded by trees queñual, reeds and you can see the ducks swimming around you. This gap is the most popular and most visited by tourists. Local residents offer boating, horseback riding, plus the sale of some typical local dishes that will delight your palate.

The magic continued into the second lagoon, Laguna Orconcocha or "Laguna Macho", located at the end of the valley and is the smallest, its length is 910m, 368 meters wide by 7m deep, where you can appreciate the biodiversity of the flora and Wildlife peculiar to this region.

The melting of glaciers Huascaran Yanapaccha, Huandoy Pisco and form the stream that keeps the two ponds Llanganuco: Chinancocha and Orconcocha. The waters of these lakes run along the river Ranrahirca to finally unite their waters to the Rio Santa.

Gaps most splendid display their colors during the morning because the sun shines directly on them, why are advised to arrive early, leave Huaraz around 8am.

According to legend, the turquoise green waters and Orcococha Chinancocha, the two lakes that are LLanganuco, originate in the disconsolate tears of love of a princess and a soldier, who failed in their attempt to escape, to indulge freely in love The drunk, were stranded in the most inhospitable part of the Cordillera Blanca. In these difficult circumstances, the god of the Huaylas, perhaps moved by the tears of love for young people, decide to turn them into two beautiful snowy: the Huascaran and Huandoy.


How to get there?

You can go to the lakes comfortably through any tour operator in Huaraz, or use the local transportation: take a combi (small bus) to Huaraz to Yungay and then take another combi or taxi (at a cost of about 40 soles for 4 people) to move up the gaps. The Huascaran National Park entrance fee is 5 soles, if you leave the park the same day. Peruvians are free.

A recommended alternative is to upload a bike (by bus) descarpada by road to the end of the valley, where you have a spectacular view of the surrounding mountains and then descend in cycles to Yungay.

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Marcahuasi, Adventure awaits you!

Marcahuasi is one of the magnetic centers in the world. There, the action of time and weather have huge blocks of stone in a series of enigmatic forms and figures that form a unique landscape.

On the plateau of "Marcahuasi" where you can see the outline of a gigantic human face. Plateau became famous in 1952 by the Peruvian explorer and philosopher, Dr. Daniel Ruzo. He named the rocks on the plateau in a very peculiar animal nicknames. His interpretation of the effect of sunlight on the rocks and their anthropological philosophy can be read in his book written at that time.

Marcahuasi Plateau is a place full of enigmas. It is decorated with hundreds of stone sculptures dating back thousands of years. Is just a few hours from Lima and owes its fame to the many rocks that resemble human profiles and animals as the llama, elephant or the sparrow.

Marcahuasi, is an ideal place for camping and rock climbing. The rock formations remind us difentes animals, but certainly the most striking are the human figures, among which highlights "The Monument to Humanity." In this impressive rock 25 meters clearly be seen a human profile, and if it remains on the plateau to camp you may find new ways because they change depending on different times and the angle at which sunlight projected shadows. Will also have the opportunity to observe the evening a wonderful spectacle in which millions of stars invade the sky.

From April to July, the four gaps have water is extremely cold night and the stars are pieces of ice stuck to the sky.

Currently unexplained forms astonish experts and scholars accuse extraterrestrial phenomena as a meeting point for UFOs. It seems a world away, because that is very far from civilization. However, for hundreds of years was home to ancient pre-Hispanic peoples, of which traces still remain.

Location:

Marcahuasi plateau is 84 km east of Lima (6 hours on average depending on the route you take in the final) and 3 km east of the town of San Pedro de Casta (3180 m) in Huarochirí province (Lima area).

How to get there?

To access Marcahuasi must go first to Chosica. If you take a public bus, arrive in two hours from Lima. Echenique Park in Chosica, buses depart San Pedro de Casta. There are 39 km away that are covered in four hours. The road is paved to a certain point and then is affirmed.

On reaching the village must head toward the stone forest. The only way to reach Marcahuasi is on foot. Are in total 4 km of steep trail to cross about three hours. On the way up to Marcahuasi can take two routes:

1. Short Route: It requires more effort. Entrance to the plateau by the Monument of Humanity and The Shack. The hike lasts 2 hours.

2. Route Amphitheatre: More extensive but less steep (except in the last section). The walk takes 3 hours.

What to take?

Do not forget to bring sunglasses, waterproof tent, warm clothes and two blankets per person. Nor preserved, lots of water and things that you can prepare the campfire. Do not forget to see the archaeological remains of Huacracocha and chullpas.

Caleta de Catarindo, the Peruvian beach time

Caleta de Catarindo. Is the current principal port of Arequipa in southern Peru. Opened on January 6, 1951, is built on a sheltered bay with natural, but has been reinforced by two breakwaters, one of 659m and the other of 31m in length. The heads of both artificial defenses are the only entry that has the inner harbor or docking area for ships. The inner roads comprises a triangular area of 100 hectares, and its depth from 9 to 12 fathoms, in the spring can be up to 4 simultaneous berthing large ships.

Catarindo, is a narrow cove of calm waters just 2 miles north of Mollendo. Due to its proximity to the center of Mollendo, is visited in the summer season, especially for those who enjoy fishing.

In Catarindo be boating, jet skiing, is an ideal site for the sport of diving and spearfishing.

A road can reach the beach of Catarindo car.

In Mollendo can also find spas that serve as inlets, such as Catarindo, Agualima, La Sorda, Punta Islay.

Of which the Caleta de Catarindo stands out as the only qualified as spa water accessible and tranquillas, equipped with basic services, to spend a day at the beach.

Los Baños del Inca, the marvel of Peru

Los Baños del Inca, in Cajamarca district, is the first tourist resort in northern Peru for having the medicinal mineral hot springs, which rise to the surface in so-called "Perolitos" Water Monument declared at a temperature ranging from 65 to 76 º C of great importance for the development of crenoterapia or hydrothermal treatment.

Formerly known under the name Pultumarca, during the height Inca Baths of the Inca was a mansion surrounded by trees and springs used as a luxury spa rank. It was the resting place of Emperor Atahualpa, which still retains the famous Inca pool "where forces recovered before embarking on new journeys of conquest.

Used for health treatments, its waters are composed of minerals such as sodium, magnesium, lithium, among others, which reduce the ailments of the bones and nervous system. At the same time, the heat of their water from springs and called the Tragadero Perolitos flowing from the subsurface of the volcanic rocks range from 70 º C (158 º F).

Are most of these pools heated to that temperature, but there are others which can be mixed with cold water for the enjoyment of visitors. Including the Poza del Inca is the first and is 4 m long and 4 meters wide and has a depth of one meter seventy centimeters.

While this location is particularly attractive for its hot springs but also offers a beautiful natural landscape, accommodation and great restaurants. Numerous testimonies of people cured of rheumatism, bronchitis and other diseases attest to the healing power of these thermal mineral waters or scientifically known as thermionic.

Baños del Inca The resort includes lodging and a conference room and modules for the sale to the passage of food and drink and crafts. Also because of its proximity to the city, have plenty of public transport, plus all kinds of services, and a level of safety for tourists and families to dress this place.

It also features a large artificial lake where you can see the breeding and trout fishing has been adapted and bred for human consumption. It also has many archaeological attractions such as the cave paintings Callacpuma 2 km from Baños del Inca Cercado, on the road to Llacanora, which has more than 3000 years old, showing anthropomorphic representations of daily activities of the North Andean inhabitant.

In 2008, the beautiful district of Los Baños del Inca and spa, has been chosen by millions of people, not only in Peru but also from abroad, like FIRST WONDER OF PERU and therefore has experienced a great change and many improvements services and tourist infrastructure, with projects aimed at sustainable tourism development.

Location:

Los Baños del Inca are the department of Cajamarca, 6 km east of the city. Cajamarca. Public and private transportation there that do this route on a daily basis for visitors to access the site. The tour is done in approximately 15 minutes by car.

Directions:

By Land

There is a modern 2-lane highway with auxiliary path and pedestrian bike path that connects the city of Cajamarca, to arrive by car must travel 6 kilometers from Cajamarca.


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Mirador Cruz del Condor, kingdom of condors

In the Cruz del Condor, the road passes by the rim of the canyon. For Colca River runs down to a depth of 1,200 meters while the wall of the front, grows to 3,100 meters high on whose summits are permafrost and below the majestic condors fly. Experiences of past visitors indicate that the landscape seen from there is "spectacular."

El Mirador de la Cruz del Condor, is a privileged place to observe the depth of the canyon, the vegetation and especially the flight of the condors, the true king of all the Colca Canyon area. In addition, the distance one can spot volcanoes and Ampato Coropuna, which add beauty to the landscape. No doubt from the Mirador Cruz del Condor can take some of the most beautiful photographs in Peru.

The Colca Valley is a huge geological formation that was born out of river erosion. This process was not the overnight, took thousands of years. And because of this the canyon is a narrow section from the Cruz del Condor.

This viewpoint is a natural phenomenon and an interesting experience for visitors. It has built a great cross and a small stone wall for the convenience of tourists.

While the most striking thing is that you can see in all its splendid flight of the Condor, also here we can see the depth of this canyon, which is characterized as one of the deepest in the world.

The condor sighting is usually 8 to 10 am. The birds take a considerable height and then follow the air currents that go to the coast, and that's where you'll find your food.


How to get there?

El Mirador de la Cruz del Condor is one of the most visited attractions in the region of Arequipa, which is located about 40km from Chivay. But to get you must leave early, usually from Chivay buses depart at 04:00 am, but if you're on a tour leaving at 06:30 am

From the viewpoint, you can follow along the edge of the canyon, there are tours that leave you walking out from above, and when you get to the people of the valley floor, we recovered another truck, and takes you back to the village of Chivay or Arequipa, is very nice as the height increases are somewhat difficult.


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Pimentel, a friendly resort sea and good waves

Below the tropical belt, the sun makes its presence felt mostly between the months of December to April. While not all beaches have the same charm, the resort of Pimentel is the exception, a stone's throw from Chiclayo, with its sober architecture and friendly sea, which aligns good waves.

Usually stand up on the sand, surfboards planted upright so as the beach is within coastal area known as the Pampas de Pimentel, which also houses the archaeological sites known as Leaky and Huaca Huaca Blanca. Is the resort's busiest port and the capital Lambayeque.

Port and resort, with a big old wooden pier and railings, now in decline, but used in the past by many boats. On the contrary, the resort is in full boom, becoming a quiet and peaceful. Big and beautiful houses, modern buildings and extensive gardens, palms and a beautiful waterfront. Still keeps the center of the spa, spacious colonial and republican mansions.

The modern area is north of the pier, and south restaurants, nets, boats, and most beautiful, the horses of reeds. From here it can be seen mounted or go fishing on their knees, beating their paddles on either side. Pimentel is very popular with wealthy people Chiclayo Chiclayo and world famous for its beauty, having various venues such as Club Casino and some accommodations.

Its capital is the port of Pimentel, 12 km. West of Chicago and a 3 m.s.n.m. in 1920 was elevated to category of Puerto Mayor, making a boom with the construction of the railroad to Chicago and sugar estates, and the landing dock, owned by Cia. Railway and Pier Pimentel, the logical consequences of time, use the action of nature, and the abandonment of the capitalist owners of the facilities have been determined to lift the railway and the port is not in use with serious consequences for hundreds of dockworkers.

Port activities and fishing are the main occupational its inhabitants. The beaches in this district are very beautiful and very busy in the summer months.

Location:

Port and beach resort located 10 miles or 20 minutes west of Chicago on a tarmac road.

Getting there:

Take a bus from Lima to the city of Chiclayo, the ticket cost goes from 50 to 90 soles. From Chiclayo is very easy to get to Pimentel, we can do by taxi or public transport.

What to do:

The fun can be found with different adventure sports are practiced. If you are someone who likes to have fun at night we recommend the city of Chiclayo, the center of the region where you will find not only clubs but also bars, pubs and live concerts every weekend. Do not forget this trip.

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Callao islands, nature and adventure in harmony

Front Callao are several islands, the main historic San Lorenzo Island, the largest island of the Peruvian coast, the island of El Fronton, former island prison Cavinzas Island, Isle of guano birds, and Palomino Islands, where thousands of sea lions in their natural state, what has become a major tourist attraction.

San Lorenzo Island

Located 4km from the coast of Callao, San Lorenzo is the largest island in the Peruvian coast (8 km long). According to history, this island was a religious center in the prehispanic and colonial cemetery as well as sailors and pirates, was a slave prison in misconduct. We also know that San Lorenzo was a health station in 1933 that sought to tackle the cholera epidemic that threatened to Peru, all the crew of foreign vessels were examined in this island before entering the Callao.

Fronton Island

Also called "Isle of the Dead" because it worked as a political prison during the colonial and early republic. Among their captives was the viceroy Blasco Núñez de Vela, who was deposed in 1544. Subsequently, he was a prison for common criminals. El Fronton is known for its prison riot in the 1980's, is located about 7 km / 4 miles from the coast.

The pediment is connected regularly by boats and ferries, which depart almost every day from the Port of Callao and get to the island in about 30 minutes or less.

Palomino Islands.

There are two islands: the former has a wealth of fauna, which include sea lions comical hair, some of these fish weigh about 300 kilograms. In the second focus and take refuge ill and old wolves, so is known as "The Hospital."

This island made by the work of nature habitat and refuge for sea lions inhabited these vast, playful and friendly animals living in these rocky islands, surrounded by beautiful natural grottos and caves, as well if you're ready you can swim and take off a photo with the sea lions in the background.

While the boat is approaching, sea lions begin to do their stunts, such as giving a warm welcome to eco tourists.

Cavinzas Islands

Set of islands and rocky islets inhabited mainly by sea birds have natural caves and caverns. Usually visited by tourists arriving in boats and yachts. Natural shelter is considered by species such as sea lions in short supply, pelicans and seabirds, guanayes, chuitas, boobies and ducks among others.

The Camotal

In this area are small and unique streams and is often visited by surfers. He tells the story Camotal was part of the port of Callao and the earthquake of 1746, was stopped by the waters of the Pacific, by the way, the earthquake caused a deadly tsunami that killed more than 9000 Callao.



How to get there?

You can take tours for these islands with a duration of 4 hours, these tours allow tourists to navigate through the Bay of Callao, one of the most important and beautiful Peruvian coast.

What to take?

Provided for sickness pills.
Bring a windproof jacket, hat, sunglasses (in case), camera (for those who want) and sneakers or good tread to avoid slipping when embarking or disembarking. And if there's a lot of sun a sunscreen.
For those who want to swim with the lions, bring swimwear and a towel set to change.
Light breakfast.

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Kotosh, and the mysterious hands clasped

Only 10 minutes from the city of Huanuco can reach Kotosh Archaeological Center. Where is located the most important archaeological pre-Inca Temple of the Crossed Hands Kotosh. In addition visitors can see two other temples that comprise the archaeological complex: Nichita and White.

Kotosh is the earliest evidence of public and ceremonial architecture in the Andes. With almost 5,000 years old, Kotosh is one of the earliest traces of human civilization in Peru, and without doubt one of the oldest in America. The site consists of a series of pyramid mounds among which a small room in which worked in clay and stone, where you can see his hands crossed representing one of the first sculptures of the Peruvian Andes samples.

In the Temple of the Crossed Hands were two sculptures of different sizes with hands folded one with his right hand on the left and the other with the left over right.

By the age of the remains is difficult, to date, interpreted the ornaments of the temple, there are those who think they see in the two pairs of hands clasped found inside the enclosure, the memory of alleged sacrifices made by the high priests as an offering , others, however, come at the hands cross a symbol of protection against enemies and to a certain level of representation of communion ritual.

In Kotosh can find traces of 6 periods of continuous occupation dating from the pre-ceramic (2.500 to 1.900 BC) to the I or II century AD For the initial period have been found 11 stone buildings whose structure away from the pre-ceramic, but still see a rough work in construction.

The Temple of the Crossed Hands is the most famous, and today you can visit and learn, it has been prepared to receive visitors. Is rectangular and measures 9.5 meters long and 9.3 meters wide. Is divided into two levels with a central fireplace in the lower level and a vent for the stove.

In any case, it is known, the absence of remains of houses nearby, which Kotosh was not a place that brought together a large number of people and presumably that was a shrine or pilgrimage. Huanuco part of the landscape itself, and Peru, Kotosh is a tangible example of the ancient treasures of Peru keeps the floor in each corner.

How to get there?

For the archaeological complex of Kotosh must come first to Huanuco. You can go by land along the route Lima - La Oroya - Huánuco. There are a total of 410 km that can be covered in eight hours. Another alternative is to board a flight from the capital. The tour lasts 45 minutes. The Temple of the Crossed Hands of Kotosh is located 5 km west of the city of Huanuco. Bus is accessed in just 10 minutes.

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Pozuzo, a corner of Europe in the heart of Peru

The district is the only Pozuzo Austro-German colony in the world and is located in the heart of the Central Selva of Peru. It is located in the province of Oxapampa, Department of Pasco.

In our days are still farming the customs, dances and clothing. Pozuzo is devoted mainly to livestock to produce meat and milk, as well as agriculture, trade, beekeeping and tourism.

Founded by Austrian-German colonists who settled on the land granted by the Peruvian government in 1857. Immigrants built the city following the architectural patterns of their original countries, so that the houses are made of geometric plants, wood floors and gabled roofs.

Pozuzo Tourist attractions: includes the area declared a World Heritage Pozuzo. - Church "San José", built in 1875, some structures are of wood, while others are of stone, lime and noble material. - The Settlers Cemetery, picturesque cemetery where the remains of Padre Jose Egg and settlers. - The Museum Schafferer, preserving photographs and belongings of the settlers, as well as vestiges of indigenous cultures in this area. - Kaiser Wilhelm I Bridge, built in 1877 and connects with a beautiful bridle path. - La Casa Budweiser, German style. - House of Culture, inaugurated in 2004, with the support of "Pro Kulturverein Pozuzo" (Association of Culture Pro Pozuzo based in Tirol, Austria), the District Municipality of Pozuzo and the Association of History and Culture Pozuzo, in order to strengthen the cultural identity of Pozuzo.

Waterfall Circuit Dolphin:
We recommend renting a mobility that will take us through to the hydroelectric Prussia dolphin, where you can appreciate the majesty of the Canyon Huancabamba the depths of the jungle and start walking for one hour, crossing several livestock farms. Cataract drop of 80 meters, where you can take a refreshing swim in natural pools. Cost for guidance and input: S /. 11.00.

Circuit Huacamayo - cock of the rock:

From the colony through Prussia, and after crossing the bridge Prussia, take the path that leads to the area Huacamayo, it is recommended that four-wheel drive. After three miles of ascent we reached the hacienda Nössing rather splendid landscape, where the hospitable owners will guide us towards the area of primary forest and forest reserve where you can still see in its habitat to the Cock of the Rock (Rupícola peruviana). Cost per person Guided and input S /. 10.00, mobility Rental cost: S/.25.00 per hour.

Palmatambo House-Built in 1950, is a beautiful Tyrolean style house has 4 floors with large balconies, a huge fireplace and tiled roof is made of walnut. Currently the house is being restored and is one of the few traditional houses that exist in Pozuzo.
To get there, cross the suspension bridge Emperor William I, built in 1887 and follow the route of the River Palmira. In a walk of about 45 minutes or if you prefer to be reached by car.


The tourism potential is immense Pozuzo and your stay will be much more pleasant to be able to develop an experiential tourism, rural, ecological, scientific and adventure. Visit and enjoy the majestic tropical biodiversity and climate are part of its charm.

The trip to Pozuzo Oxapampa is characterized by a dirt road and built on the edge of cliffs above the river Huancabamba. Cross the National Park Yanachaga Chemillén, one of the parks in greater diversity of flora and fauna in the world. It has a high forest vegetation, lush, dense and full of Bromeliaceae: various kinds of orchids, lianas and vines.

How to get there?

To reach Pozuzo from Oxapampa, visitors will have the opportunity to go through the National Park Yanachaga Chemillen. The trip takes about 3 hours.

By road: follow the route Lima - La Oroya - La Merced - Oxapampa - Pozuzo.
Lima - Oxapampa: 385 km in 8 h.
Lima - Pozuzo: 475 km in 12 h.
Lima - Villa Rica: 365 km, at 7:30 pm

What to take?

Thick waterproof clothing for the trip and at night wear light clothing. For the day will need swimwear, shoes and / or boots, insect repellent, camera or video camera. Provision for adventure.

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