The jungle covers most of the country. Loreto, Ucallaly, Madre de Dios, Amazonas and San Martin are the jungle's departments. Curiously, these places of big extension have little population. Iquitos, Loreto's capital is the main city in this part of Peru. Unfortunately, people can not arrive to Iquitos by car or bus; there aren't roads to connect the town with other cities. Tourist only can arrive by airplane or ship. Get basic information about Peru in your Hotel Peru.
This zone of Peru has the hottest climate; the average temperature varies between 32 and 35'C. To avoid any kind of dehydration, you must drink a lot of water. Amazon River is a popular attraction in Iquitos; Amazon is considered the largest river in the globe. Remember the following; Spanish is the official language in Peru and in all South America except Brazil. Few people speak English, so take your precautions.
Hotel Peru provides an efficient service to cheap prices; you should book a room in this place. If you like the cold climate, Huaraz city could be your destination. Here, it is located Huascaran, the highest mountain of Peru with 6,768 meters. Huaraz is also known for the practice of winter sports such as climbing, trekking and skiing on snow. If you are an amateur, you will need the support of a professional, climbing could be dangerous if you don't have experience.
Huaraz is located in north of Lima, exactly in Ancash's department. The only way to arrive to Huaraz is by bus, the city doesn't have airport. Despite, Ancash is situated in coast, Huaraz city part of the sierra. Peru has many geographical contrasts. Don't forget visiting Hotel Peru and good luck.
Trujillo is one of the most important cities in north of Peru. It is also known as capital of eternal spring for its warm climate and was founded in 1534 by the Spanish conqueror, Diego de Almagro. Cordial and friendly people live in this charming city. If you have the opportunity for traveling to Trujillo, don't think twice and take the next flight to La Libertad. The main attraction in Trujillo is Chan Chan citadel. Chan Chan was capital of the Kingdom of the Great Chimu, considered the largest city in the globe to be built out of mud. This citadel covers an area over 20 square kilometers square.
Remember, the best way to explore a new place is walking. Book a Hotel in Peru where the service is efficient and fast. Trujillo also is home of the Marinera, a traditional Peruvian dance with thousand of followers around the country. Every September 23, Trujillo organized a contest of Marinera to find the best couple and this contest is forwarded by TV in channel 7.
You can see this TV show in your Hotel in Peru. Trujillo has a terrific coastline with touristic beaches like Huanchaco, just 15 minutes from Trujillo downtown. Here, you will see the traditional boats ?Caballitos de Totora?; these boats are made of leaves and stems of cattail. You should carry a camera, the landscapes are ideal for taking pictures. At night, Trujillo provides a large variety of options: night clubs, pubs, taverns and discos. If you are in good physical condition, it is time to dance. Hotel in Peru recommends the places in downtown.
As well as Trujillo, Peru has other interesting cities to explore. If you want more information about Peru, you should buy a map or take a tour according to your economic possibilities.
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