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For anyone planning a memorable holiday Peru can’t be missed. No country has more exotic flavors, colors, and textures. Fresh sea bass and rockfish, as well as delicious brandied fruits and Pisco Sours await to excite one's taste buds.
Shopping in the indoor and outdoor markets such as the Pisac Market and Indian Market are a must. Enjoy browsing the hundreds of stalls of leather goods, jewelry and crafts created by the friendly vendors who enjoy describing their wares. And don’t forget to haggle for a price that is agreeable to you both.
Explore the ornate and sacred cathedrals of Peru. Convento San Francisco, with its magnificently detailed, golden altar, is evidence of a time, long ago, when extraordinary skills were used to create such splendor. Hidden below the sanctuary are the ancient catacombs. Visit the hidden, winding passages as you find out for yourself how easy it is to get lost within these dark, enigmatic walls!
No visit to Peru would be complete without a flight over the Nazca Lines. A colossal astronaut, hummingbird, spider and more are still etched into the stone below even after thousands of years have passed. Are they signs or just decorations? No one may ever know for sure.
One cannot leave Peru without visiting Machu Picchu in Aguas Calientes. Winding roads and hairpin turns lead to the base of Machu Picchu. Steep steps lead up to the walls of the temples and other buildings. You can almost feel the life of a long ago time as you walk through these massive ruins. Pondering the ability to create such massive structures without modern day equipment is still awe-inspiring!
All of these, and more, await you in this fascinating and unique country. If you visit only one place during your holiday Peru must be the one you see. It's exciting, it's inspiring, it's Peru!
