5 Hike the Colca Canyon – Colca Canyon is the
deepest canyon in the world and is thought to be twice as deep as the Grand
Canyon at certain parts. This is a great place to spot Andean condors and
unlike the Grand Canyon, Colca is habitable. A trip here isn’t complete
unless you visit one of the small agricultural villages for a taste of daily
life.
6 Surf at Máncora Beach – Seafood, watersports,
horse riding and relaxation are the order of the day at this popular beach
resort. Máncora is one of the finest beaches in South America and its
year-round sunshine and huge waves also makes it Peru’s surfing
Mecca. Prices here can be expensive December to March so it’s best to book
in advance.
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7 Fly Over the Nasca Lines – The Nasca Lines are
a series of ancient geoglyphs that dominate the San José desert and in
particular, the Nasca Valley. There are over 10,000 lines and 300
different plant and animal figures depicted. No one really knows how they got
there (maybe aliens?). Without a doubt the best way to view the lines is by a
helicopter or plane tour which costs around 415 PEN.
