Machu Picchu
I was fortunate enough to visit Machu Picchu in times of cholera and war.
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Cantalloc Aqueducts
Unique aqueducts enabling people to survive in desert conditions can be seen close to Nazca, the Cantalloc aqueducts being the best preserved examples of an ingenuous irrigation system.
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Chauchilla cemetery
Lying at the foot of bare hills in an empty stretch of pampa, the Chauchilla cemetery contains well-preserved mummies of the Nazca era in their original graves.
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Nazca lines
For those who like enigmas, the Nazca lines and geoglyphs are one of the most attractive destinations in Peru: enormous lines anf figures made a long time ago in the dry desert.
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Pachacamac
On a day trip from Lima, it is easy to combine a visit to the ancient pre-Inca ruins of Pachacamac with a delicious lunch on the beach and a relaxing afternoon.
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Huaca Huallamarca
In the middle of the modern neighbourhood of San Isidro, you can find a well-restored remainder of the old Hualla culture with a cosy museum, and good views from the upper platform.
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Fortaleza Real Felipe
Strategically located near Callao, the Fortaleza Real Felipe is the strongest military fortification ever made by the Spanish in the Americas. Heavily restored, it still has historical value for visitors and doubles as a military base.
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San Francisco Monastery
Close to the heart of historical Lima, the main attraction of the San Francisco church and monastery is discovering the riches in its library and museum, and the bones kept in the catacombs.
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Parque del Amor
Great for lovers, great for romantic souls, or just for whoever loves sunsets, the Parque del Amor is the perfect spot not just for young Peruvian couples who have nowhere else to go.
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Plaza de Armas
The most prominent spot in Lima where you can enjoy the colonial past of the capital city, the Plaza de Armas is the absolute centre of the city and a focal point for any visit.
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Santo Domingo church and monastery
Much bigger than it looks from the outside, the church and convent of Santo Domingo hold some of the quietest places in the city centre and take more time than you might think to visit.
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Huaca Pucllana
Reminders of the ancient roots of Lima can be found in unexpected places: a case in point is the old pyramid of Huaca Pucllana which lies in the middle of the Miraflores district.
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