12-Nights Trekking in the Cordillera Blanca

Lima

Lima, "the City of the Kings," became the effective capital of the Viceroyalty of Peru, established 1560. Today, a visit to Lima may serve as a unique Peruvian experience that offers a glimpse into the Andean world, Spanish tradition and the country's modern aspect. Visit handsome old buildings and baroque churches that testify to the city's religious background and the Plaza de Armas, shared by the realms of the Catholic church, municipality and national government. The pre-Inca ruins of Pachacamac lie a short distance south of the city. Once a ceremonial site, Pachacamac has been the most important religious center of the Andean world since before the age of Christ. Stop and admire The Temple of the Sun and the Moon, Lima's outstanding museums, and Machu Picchu - a "Jewel in the Mist."

Huaraz

Huaraz is located in the highlands of Peru, and is visited for its pre-Inca and Inca archaeological monuments, cultural heritage and grand natural landscapes. It is often a base for treks to Cordillera Blanca and Chavin, and hiking, mountain biking, skiing, snowboarding and other adventurous activities and winter sports are popular in Huaraz.