If it is your first time in Peru, you should know basic information about the country to avoid surprises. The local currency is the ?Nuevo Sol?, however, majority of businesses accepts dollars as mean of payment, don't worry about that. Spanish is the official language and at lesser extent native people speaks Quechua and Aymara. Peru has many attractions in all its territory but before you visit them, book any Peru Hotels.
Considered as one of the seven wonders, Machu Picchu is the main attraction in the country. Built by the Incas over 500 years ago, Machu Picchu is Peru's most visited tourist attraction with more than 500,000 visitors each year. Today, Machu Picchu is a patrimony of the humanity. Any visit to Peru will be complete if you don't go Cuzco, where Mach Picchu is located. Here, you will find a wide variety of Peru Hotels. Now, you know where begin your exploration in the Incas country.
Peru is a privileged country by its climates and territories diversity. You can choose between a warm climate in the north of the country and a cold climate in the south. The popular Amazon River also is located in the country's jungle. In fact, the Amazon River born in Peru crosses Brazil and leads in the Atlantic Ocean. It is the largest river in the entire world, even more than Nile River.
Candamo Reserve is another place that worth visiting. This natural reserve is located in Puerto Maldonado, a big department with a big area of jungle. In this place it is necessary to take guided tours or you will lose in the jungle. UNESCO had declared to the Candamo Reserve as a World Heritage Site. Manu and Bahuaja-Sonene National Park also are situated in Puerto Maldonado.
Peru is a wide territory, so, you'll need a prudential time to explore it, but first, book Peru Hotels.