©
Peruvian Treasures, from the Larco Museum to the Amazon
2 stops
5 nights
0 miles
The third largest country in South America, Peru offers an exceptional diversity of landscapes. Travellers are taken from pre-colombian ruins to the mysteries of the Amazonian forest. An intense trip through all these cultures, starting with the new wave of gastronomy which has recently become a global hit.
01
Departure
Recommended duration : 2 nights
Lima
Things to do, see, and discover
During your stay
©
La Casa de la Gastronomia Peruana, Lima
Very trendy over the last few years, everyone can see that Peruvian cuisine has become a notable part of the country's heritage. So the most curious foodies will want to open the door of this little museum dedicated to local gastronomy. Opened in 2011 in the old Post Office, la Casa de la Gastronomia explores culinary culture and customs from the Incas to the present day.
During your stay
©
Surquillo Market, Lima
Stepping into this market is an unusual experience, far from the normal tourist routes. You can delve into a chaotic world, full of unique noises and aromas. Stalls of local vegetables, fish and fresh fruit juice, here everything is sold, and everything is eaten. You can try generous platefuls on the spot, or knock at the door of a neighbouring restaurant to transform the morning's catch into a delicious ceviche…
02
875 kmPlane
Recommended duration : 3 nights
Pacaya Samiria National Reserve
Things to do, see, and discover
During your stay
©
In search of the pink dolphins of the Amazon
The Amazon River is of course home to piranhas and crocodiles, but it is also home to a unique species of mammal: the pink Amazon River dolphin (Inia geoffrensis) which only lives in fresh water and which, according to local legend, sometimes transform themselves into humans. During the cruise, sailing through luxurious vegetation, a dolphin's call could often be mistaken for a siren's song…
During your stay
©
Above the canopy, Amazon
Somewhere between Francisco de Orellana and Indiana Jones, the scientists from the ACTS research station (Amazon Conservatory for Tropical Studies) have achieved the feat of installing several platforms linked by a 500m long suspension bridge above the canopy near the Napo River. More than thirty metres above the ground, today the passageway is open to travellers. In one glance, you can see the entire rainforest open out before you…
Itinerary suggestions