Let’s Take Some Memorable Experiences of Peru

A country of deep traditions as strong as before 5000 years has all possible to incredible experiences ranging from prehistoric to modern era on its journey. Embracing the Andes amid the dry coastal desert and the green Amazon rainforest, Peru makes it difficult for one to decide where to go first from its long list of discoveries. To name a few, there are historic ruins, museums, lakes, beaches, cities, snowy peaks, towering sand dunes, hued tropical birds, African beats, Catholic Churches, and cultural centres in Peru. Mountains and beaches further offer you with many adventurous activities in Peru.

I think all of them offer something to meet each visitor’s requirements. So, do not miss a trip to this flexible country Peru as you can find your own score easily. Just do not forget to bring the camera with you to have some memories to take back home not only in mind, but also as photos.

Peru Tourist Attractions

Lima is the capital city of the Peru with hardly any splendor on its expansive desert and risky dusty cliffs under lasting fog. However, I was still looking out for some worth seeing sites as I heard from its people, so was not carried away from this dull look. What took me to explore its hidden gems was to just go beyond the fog and view some beautiful pre-Columbian temples, elegant colonial houses with Moorish-style rich balconies, stunning modern buildings, stately museums of arts and literature, great shopping malls, and baroque churches. Wow! What a discovery? Imaging if I could have just run away on looking upon its unattractive environs? Thank God, I didn’t!

• Arms Museum:
  Occupying the top half of the Museo de Oro del PerÚ, this museum is the largest one on the planet. Even if you feel bore with the subject of arms, do come here because you will be stunned by its huge collection of old and strange arms. The highlight here is the 2 m blunderbuss with a 5 cm bore and a slashing muzzle. This is actually the gun of 19th century.
• Asociación Museo del Automóvil:
  Here, you can see an imposing series of 64 classic cars belonging between 1901 and 1973.
• Bullfight Museum:
  Situated to the north of Río Rímac, the museum is at the Plaza de Acho, which houses all modes of matadors’ remnants along with paintings and drawings of bullfighting scenes done by many artists including Picasso.
• Casa Aliaga:
  This is one of important historic houses made in the colonial manner. This is the residence place of the Aliaga family since 1535 when the land was delegated to Jerónimo de Aliaga. To visit the house, join a local tour or take a prior appointment.

• Casa de la Riva:
  This is the beautiful house holding stylish porch and windows made in the 18th century. Watch for its wonderfully carved wooden balconies.
• Casa de Oquendo:
  This is the 19th century mansion offering you a lookout tower to have a view of the port in Callao.
• Casa de Riva-Aguero:
  This is another worth visiting mansion holding folk-art items. To visit the full house, you need a prior appointment.
• Casa Pilatos:
  This mansion is very easy to explore. It holds the National Culture Institute and can be visited by just knocking the door.
• Convento de los Descalzos:
  Located at the end of Alameda de los Descalzos, this is the beautiful and typical meditation convent and museum owned by the Descalzos (‘the Barefooted). Here, you can explore a cafeteria, an infirmary, and the units of the Descalzos – all worth visiting.
• Fuerte Real Felipe:
  The fort was built in 1747 A.D. to protect the coast from pirates.

• It was here that the Spanish imperials last came here at the time of the battles of independence in 1820s. Here, you can yet find a small military body with an attack course and the soldiers’ soccer ground. Take a guided tour for this visit and remember, it is Spanish.
• Fundacion Museo Amano:
  This offers a superb private ceramics’ items depicting the growth of pottery at the time of various pre-Columbian cultures of Peru including the Chimú and Nazca cultures. It lays emphasis on the Chancay culture by displaying its notable collection of textiles. To visit this, register for the any of the one-hour tour that takes only small groups at 15:00, 16:00, and 17:00 on weekdays.
• Huaca Huallamarca:
  This is the rejuvenated Maranga adobe pyramid belonging somewhere between 200 to 500 A.D. It is also called Pan de Azúcar (Sugar Loaf). Trek until its ceremonial platform to have a fresh view on modern San Isidro.

• Huaca Pucllana:
  This is another adobe pyramidal structure of 400 A.D. that has been rebuilt. Even today, excavations are not over and only regular tours in Spanish are allowed for visit. Do not miss to visit a small museum exhibiting related collections.
• Iglesia de la Merced:
  Built on the location of the first Mass in Lima of 1534, the initial church was taken over by a larger structure. This again saw remodeling in 1628 that was collapsed by the 1687 earthquake that led to one more rejuvenation.

• Iglesia de las Nazarenas:
  This is the 18th century church holding the traditional feasts. It was once a town of the liberated black slaves and that a former slave drew an image of the Crucifixion of Christ on its wall that incredibly survived even during the 1655 devastating earthquake.
• Iglesia de San Agustín:
  Witnessed many changes in the past until the present, this church holds an ornate and intricately adorned Spanish style facade belonging to the period of 1700s. Check out for the opening times of this church to visit.
• Iglesia de San Pedro:
  This is a small baroque and an exemplary structure of early colonial architecture in the city. Sanctified by the Jesuits in 1638, very little changes can be seen and that its interior holds lavish gilded altars, Moorish-styled carvings, and beautiful tile work.
• Iglesia de Santo Domingo:
  This is among the ancient churches whose construction started in 1540 A.D. Its interior was made quite stylish in the 18th century.

• La Catedral:
  Initially built small in 1555 A.D., it was later rebuilt that again collapsed in an earthquake of 1687 and again in 1746. Today, what you see is the royal colonial church with beautiful woodcarvings and original mosaics. A small museum is also here.
• La Catedral de Lima:
  Located on the southeast of the Plaza de Armas, this church was also considered very small and was remodeled in 1564 and consecrated in 1625. However, it was damaged in the earthquake of 1687 and 1746.
• Monasterio de San Francisco:
  This is an attractive sight holding catacombs, museum of religious art, and a noteworthy library boating thousands of antique texts in Peru.

Best Time to Visit Peru

June to August

Peru Accommodation

• Lima Sheraton (4 star Hotel) – $169
• Hotel Jose Luis (1 star Hotel) – $27
• Mont Blanc Gran Hotel (1 star Hotel) – $31
• El Balcon Dorado (Hotel) – $40
• Hostal Bonbini – $50