Peru Inca Discovery

Menu
+51 936 094 989

Explore the Mystique,
Embrace the Adventure

Peru

It is a country in western South America. It is bordered in the north by Ecuador and Colombia, in the east by Brazil, in the southeast by Bolivia, in the south by Chile, and the south and west by the Pacific Ocean.

Peru is a megadiverse country with habitats ranging from the arid plains of the Pacific coastal region in the west to the peaks of the Andes mountains extending from the north to the southeast of the country to the tropical Amazon basin rainforest in the east with the Amazon River.

Peru has a population of over 32 million, and its capital and largest city is Lima. At 1,285,216 km2 (496,225 sq mi), Peru is the 19th largest country in the world and the third largest in South America.

Inca

The Inca Culture was able to construct one of the greatest imperial states in human history, there is overwhelming scientific evidence to support that Inca culture made significant advancements in architecture, law, government, mathematics, philosophy, medicine, astronomy, education, communication, art, business, religion, engineering, farming, fishing, forestry, social services and had a great technological advanced.

The Inca Civilization flourished in ancient Peru between c. 1100 and 1533 CE. The Inca Empire eventually extended across western South America from Quito in the north to Santiago in the south. It was the largest empire ever seen in the Americas and the largest in the world at that time.

The Incas themselves called their empire TAWANTINSUYU meaning Land of the Four Corners or The Four States. Cuzco was The Capital City, considered the navel of the world, and radiating out were highways and sacred sighting lines (Ceques) to each state: Chinchaysuyu (north), Antisuyu (east), Collasuyu (south), and Cuntisuyu (west). Spreading across Ecuador, Peru, northern Chile, Bolivia, upland Argentina, and southern Colombia and stretching 6,000 km (3,400 miles) from north to south

Helpful Tips

CLIMATE AND AVERAGE WEATHER YEAR-ROUND IN LIMA

  • In Lima, the summers are warm, muggy, arid, and overcast and the winters are long, cool, dry, windy, and mostly clear. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 59°F to 81°F and is rarely below 57°F or above 85°F.
  • Based on the tourism score, the best time of year to visit Lima for warm-weather activities is from early April to October.
  • Make sure to bring sunblock and protective hat.
  • Wear comfortable shoes in Lima.

CLIMATE AND AVERAGE WEATHER YEAR-ROUND IN CUSCO

  • In Cusco, the wet season is overcast, the dry season is partly cloudy, and it is cool year-round. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 32°F to 66°F and is rarely below 28°F or above 71°F.
  • Based on the tourism score, the best times of year to visit Cusco for warm-weather activities are from April to November.

ACCLIMATIZATION: HOW THE BODY PREPARES FOR 11 THOUSAND FEET

  • Our body can go through acclimatization, which is an adaptation process to survive in the conditions of the new environment.
  • At altitudes over 11 thousand feet people are exposed to hypoxia, a condition in which the body is exposed to air with low levels of oxygen. To counteract this deficit, the heart and breathing rates get faster. This alone is sufficient to increase the amount of oxygen in the body for a short period. For longer amounts of time, this adaptation is not sufficient and the increased work rates start posing significant risks.
  • Acclimatization is a biological process to create more red blood cells and increase the flow of oxygen in the blood. This makes it possible to normalize the heart rate and regulate hyperventilation to a certain extent.
  • A progressive ascent, is key for proper acclimatization.
  • There is no set amount of time for acclimatization. Everyone is different.
  • Air pressure causes dehydration. Therefore, it is important to be well-hydrated to improve circulation.
  • To find out if the body is acclimatizing properly, check your pulse every morning and see if the heart rate improves. No headaches, a good appetite, and sleeping well are all signs that it is going well.

Book your luxury vacation with Peru Inca Discovery

Embark on an extraordinary journey with us and step into a world where history meets elegance. Elevate your journey; create great memories.

BOOK NOW
Scroll to Top
Open chat
Powered by Joinchat
Hello
Can we help you?