Puno, located in the southeastern fringes of Peru, is one of the picturesque places on the face of this earth. Puno is popularly called the Folkloric Capital of Peru owing to its enriched cultural background. Peru boasts of almost 300 folk dance forms, which you can enjoy during your Puno travel. The coastal city of Lima is the capital of Peru. It is the gateway to Peru. Lying on the lap of the Lurin, the Chillion, and the Rimac River valleys, Lima entertains addictive water sports and makes Lima vacations fun.

Situated on the edge of Lake Titicaca, Puno gives its visitors a chance to soak in the beauty of the most navigable lake in the world. Lake Titicaca and its islands form the chief attraction of Puno. During your Puno travel, do not forget to visit the Church of San Perdo, El Mirador del cerro Huajsapata. The Raqchi and the Sistine Chapel of the Americans cannot be missed during your Puno Travel too. Most of the sights of Puno are located outside the city. Taking a walk uphill will give you a gorgeous view of the entire city and the lake. Puno travel also calls for a day trip to Chucuito via Bolivia.

If you want to witness some historical remnants, go for an exciting daytrip to Cutimbo. Cutimbo still has the ruins of the pre-Inca period. Catch some remarkable tombs of the pre-Inca period at Sillustani. This place also promises excellent views of the lakeside. If you want to see and experience the Titicacan lifestyle, make sure you visit Isle Taquile during your Puno Travel. A reed island called Uro Island creates magnetic charm on the tourists with its unusual beauty.

Lima, known as The City of Kings in the 16th century, has transformed into the most popular metropolis of Peru. The historical and archeological importance of the city draws thousands of tourists to it. Make the Lima vacations special by tasting the vibrant nightlife and by visiting the exquisite art galleries and museums. The Historic Center of Lima, labeled by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, is a must visit during the Lima vacations. This place has many historically significant sites like the Palace of Torre Tagle, the Monastery of San Francisco, the Covenant of Santo Domingo, the Cathedral, and the Plaza Mayor.

Visiting the churches is a vital part of Lima vacations. The central district of the city has churches that date back to the 16th Century, the Cathedral of Lima being the most important. It is said that the cathedral and the Monastery of San Francisco are linked by subterraneous catacombs. The place of descent of the Lord of Miracles, the Sanctuary of Las Nazarenas, hosts the most important religious festival of Lima in October.

Lima vacations will be incomplete if you do not gorge on the local delicacies. The restaurants of Lima also serve popular cuisines of the world. Have sunbaths in the beaches during the Lima vacations. Beach lovers can have a gala time in the nearby pubs, restaurants, hotels and nightclubs. Do not forget to visit beautiful sunny cities Choisca, Pachacamac, and Cineguilla during winters. The lack of sunshine during winters makes these places desirable.