Clinging to the Andes, between the parched coastal desert and the lush expanse of the Amazon rainforest, Peru offers such a wide range of experiences that it can be difficult to choose between them. Solemn pilgrimages honor gods both Christian and indigenous. Neon-lit discos get jam-packed with reveling youth. Ancient ruins divulge prehistoric secrets.
There are museums to visit, lakes to ogle, waves to surf, labyrinthine cities to explore. This is a country where practices run deep – 5000 years, to be exact. Yet it is a place continuously energized by fresh influences.Travel warning:In June 2011, some governments were advising against travel to Puno and the surrounding region due to protests. Check the latest advice before going.
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