Peru has all; from the north coast full of sun and beaches all year round, passing through the archaeological sites of Chiclayo (with its pre-Inca culture) and La Libertad (with the very famous Chan Chan), following the road to Lima, the capital of the country. beautiful colonial and modern city that has all the history of the conquest, beautiful and cheerful neighborhoods to the most extraordinary cuisine on the planet.
Continuing to the near south where we can find the beautiful bay and Natural Reserve of Paracas and the enigmatic Nazca lines. Continuing with the beautiful white city, Arequipa and all its incredible cultural wealth and its Colca Canyon, to go up to the plateau of Puno
Peru is such a country with an immense richness; counts with huge sites full of culture and history. From the Inca era, passing through the conquest by the Spaniards and then arriving at emancipation; Peru is full of charm from the coast, the Amazon to the Andean Andes
It has also been influenced by various European, African, and Asian ethnic groups. Peruvian artistic traditions date back to the elaborate pottery, textiles, jewelry, and sculpture of Pre-Inca cultures. Until recently, most people lived in the countryside.
Romantic Routes in Peru
Lima, the capital city of the country
Nestled on the Pacific Ocean with incredible views of the sea at sunrise and sunset, make your visit a pleasure.
In Lima you can live very cultural and historical places as well as lot of fun in the waterfront neighborhoods of the city. Lots of churches and museums. Lots for funny adventures in Miraflores and Barranco areas and all the places with restaurants everywhere you go, with the very best food in the world. Lima is almost mandatory to visit
First of all, if you want to avoid the crowds, it’s best not to plan your honeymoon in Peru during the high season, which is between May and August, although the months of September and October are getting more and more crowded.
Whether you want to spend a week or two hiking in the jungle and mountains or prefer an urban retreat, Peru has everything you crave on your South American honeymoon.
The bustling and charming streets of Lima, the mystique of the Andes and the charm of the Amazon are almost a must. Let’s see:
Cusco
The Incas considered Cusco to be the “navel of the world”, capital of the Empire and the center from which lines of spiritual power, or “ceques” radiated to all key points of their cosmological universe.
Magic city, with a life of its own, full of charm in every corner. Churches, nearby monuments, colors, aromas and flavors. Cusco is that and much more including its bars and restaurants and an intense night life, and the neighborhood of artisans full of beauties
Your will find lush green landscapes, very luxury accommodations, incredible gourmet food and the mistic dining and beautiful
It is important to remember that during this time, the weather is generally sunny and dry, especially in all the Peru Highlands, including the Inca Trail in Cusco
You should not miss the Sacred Valley visiting Pisac, Chinchero, Maras & Moray, Ollantaytambo and so many beautiful and memorable places.
And never forget the Seventh Wonder of the World, Machu Picchu; doing full day excursions or the famous Inca Trail in 4 days/3 nights or 5 days/4 nights program. The luxury in the Inca Trail is everything we include, i.e., the tents at the camp, the unique details we offer in each tent room, which has everything an urban luxury hotel can have, including slippers. Massage tent, bath tent, shower tent, kitchen tent and a thousand more details that make the real luxury
The best time to visit Cusco for a honeymoon is during the dry season, which runs from April to October.
Puno
dynamic and cultural city, located at a high altitude (3,800 meters above sea level) and owner of part of the majestic Lake Titicaca, a lake belonging to both Peru and Bolivia. A city where Aymara, the native language, is still spoken. Here there is much charm to discover as the islands of the Uros, Taquile and Amantani; “Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity”, genuine people who are characterized by spinning and weaving are made mainly by men, who begin to perform this art from the age of 8 years old. Visiting the lake is an incredible experience that fills you with diverse emotions.
The Amazon Jungle
The Amazon is the world’s largest rainforest with a surface of 550 million hectares and is also known as the single largest reserve of biological resources on land. A staggering one in 10 known species on the planet can be found in the Amazon rainforest, including 40,000 plant species, 3,000 fish species, 1,500 bird species, and 370 types of reptiles.
Peru has companies that offer cruises of different days of duration. Experiences mostly very glamorous. The best Amazon cruises explore the remote reaches of this fairytale forest. Witness the playful pink river dolphins in the headwaters of the Amazon in Peru; Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve aboard some of the most luxurious Amazon cruises available, or see the kaleidoscopic colors of the clay licks in the Ecuadorian Oriente.
A Must: The Peruvian Cuisine
Peruvian cuisine has experienced a boom in recent years, being recognized as one of the most varied and richest in the world. Its fusion of pre-Hispanic, European, African and Asian flavors has been the result of a culinary crossbreeding that has been developed over centuries.
This cuisine has won mentions and awards worldwide as the best culinary destination and many international awards to different restaurants in the area. The last one to be mentioned has been Central named The World’s Best Restaurant 2023, the number one spot in the list of the World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2023.