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The Wondrous Peruvian Sights

Peru keeps a generous wealth of natural resources and historical gems that any kind of traveler should find attractive enough. That is the main reason this Latin American country has been a top destination for foreign explorists over the years.

Naturally, the country's city capital, Lima, is the focal point of tourist activities with its prominent display of colonial-style structures apart from the many commercial spots. Exquisite cathedrals like the Church of San Francisco, which carries an intricate geometric design, is a must-see. On the other hand, a visit to the oldest university in the Latin American region, the Universidad Mayor de San Marcos, along with the other five state-owned universities and seven privately-owned colleges, is equally inviting.

Cuzco, the original site of the great Inca Empire, is not far behind Lima in terms of share in foreign visitors. The numerous structures that were reminiscent of the short but meaningful rule by the Inca have become major tourist spots in the modern day. The main Cuzco site that should never be left out in any traveler's itinerary is Machu Picchu. Keeping the most amazing ancient stone structures in its wealth, the Machu Pichu is definitely a must-hike. Its stoneworks -- the steps, the tunnels, the artifacts -- were able to survive the times and it is such a privilege for anyone to get a slice of Peru and the Inca Empire through the Machu Picchu, which is also known by its many tribal names like Sayacmarca Huinay Huayna, Runkuracay, and Phuyupatamarca. Trailing the Cuzco mountains will also provide a luscious view of breathtaking scenery provided by the wild vegetation, especially of the many rare orchid species abundant to the place.

Other than Lima and Cuzco, there are many other tourist sites that can be found in Peru. Among them are the Huascaran mountain, the San Andres Cave, and the Cerros de Amotape park. The Huascaran mountain is known as the highest mountain peak in the country at 6,768 meters. Found in the Huaraz town, it is currently a national reserve complete with a national park to enhance anybody's mountain experience. Rare Peruvian animals like the puma, the Puya Raimondi, the llama, the jaguar, the Marsh Deer, the guanaco, the Peruvian Piedtail, and the Peruvian tapir are among the many wild dwellers of the national park. The San Andres Cave, meanwhile, is just one of the many natural caves in Peru. Its distinct feature is the presence of a slim, long-winged endangered specie of bird called guacharo in its stable. National parks are also dime a dozen in Peru but the Cerros de Amotape is one landscape that should not be missed. It is a vast dry forest of 913 kilometers that is home to a rich and wild supply of unique animal and plant species.