Escape Magazine Winter 2023

EASY PEASY PERU Home to 13 UNESCO Sites and one of the world’s oldest MACHU PICCHU Peru’s headline act is, of course, Machu Picchu. One of the New Seven Wonders of the World, this ancient Incan city is in a magnificent setting, high in the Andes. If you’re feeling energetic, you can tackle the four-day hiking trail to the summit. Or, for a much quicker route, simply hop aboard a bus, then a train from Cusco. AMAZON RAINFOREST When you think of the Amazon, Brazil probably springs to mind. But this luscious forest also covers 60% of Peru – and it’s much more accessible on this side of the border. You can go on a guided trek in search of monkeys, sloths, pumas and tropical birds. Cruise along the waterways, looking for pink river dolphins. And learn more about the 200 communities who live in the Peruvian Amazon. serves up jungle adventures, great hiking opportunities and mouth-watering cuisine. Take a look. civilisations, Peru is best-known for its cultural attractions. But this South American gem also

LAKE TITICACA Want to discover the highest lake in the world? Straddling the border between Peru and Bolivia, Lake Titicaca is peppered with tiny islands, tiered fields, and crumbling temples. You can sail across the deep blue waters, visit pre Incan ruins, go star-gazing, and enjoy an authentic homestay with some local islanders. LIMA You’ll find delicious cuisine throughout Peru, but its capital city really steps things up a gear. Get ready to feast on stir-fried beef, spicy stuffed peppers, and ceviche made from freshly-caught sea bass. Make sure you also try Peru’s national cocktail, the pisco sour. Featuring pisco – a type of brandy – lime juice, sugar syrup and egg white, this velvety tipple is the perfect aperitif.

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TRAVELBAG TIPS One of our Travel Specialists, Liam, visited Peru in 2022. He said, “ Peru has always been high on my list, and it did not disappoint! I loved it all, from Lima’s rugged coast, to the heart of the Amazon, to the cobbled streets of Cusco. But Machu Picchu was the highlight for me. It really is as breath-taking as the photos make it out to be, and I feel very lucky to have seen it in person .”

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Machu Picchu

Uros Islands, Lake Titicaca