Experience the City and Country
Peru is a melting pot of tourist attractions from ancient Inca trails to shopping at the traditional markets for hand crafted goods. Though such an ancient city, Peru is very modernised in certain regions. Lima especially is a hub for nightclubs and casinos and is extraordinarily popular amongst visitors to Peru. In the evenings most of the hotels offer live entertainment made up of singing, dancing and the telling of folklore legends. The food is exceptionally good and meals usually consist of three to four courses. Tourists however should always drink bottled water whilst in Peru just to keep on the safe side. Many happy nights are spent by travellers to this country at their hotels or in small villages experiencing the true delights of both modern and ancient Peru.

Ancient Civilisations
Ancient Peru was the seat of several prominent Andean civilizations, most notably that of the Incas whose empire was captured by the Spanish conquistadores in 1533. One of the greatest of these ancient Inca cities to visit whilst in Peru is Machu Picchu, known amongst locals as the city in the clouds or the lost city of the Incas. This mystical place is set in a remote

Peru's Natural Wonders
No trip to Peru is complete without a trip to the Nazca Lines, one of the world's greatest archaeological mysteries. The Nazca Lines are a true enigma, no one has proof who built them or why. Since their discovery they have inspired fantastic explanations from ancient gods, a landing strip for returning aliens, to a celestial calendar created by the ancient Nazca civilization. These archaeological mysteries are best viewed by light aircraft. On the border of Peru and Bolivia lies the biggest freshwater lake in South America. Lake Titicaca with it's piercing blue waters and sense of spiritual tranquillity is home to some of the worlds most beautiful islands such as the "Island of the Sun". Visitors to Peru dream of returning to Islands long after their holidays are over.

Peruvian Wildlife Attractions
Wildlife enthusiasts will be treated by the stunning offerings of Manu National Park which is located on the eastern slopes of the Andes in the province of Manu. The park is comprised of the Andean grasslands, elfin and cloud forests and lowland Amazon rain forest. More animal and bird species can be spotted here than anywhere else in the world. Bird watching is particularly excellent as the park is home to more than 1000 species of bird. The endangered Giant Otter and the majestic Jaguar are but two of the magnificent creatures that call this park home.

A Peruvian Holiday
There is so much more to this country than the few highlights mentioned here. Peru is a land of vast majestic beauty whose ancient civilisations still form its heart beat centuries later. A Peruvian holiday is the perfect combination of leisure and adventure.
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Oasis Overland Adventure Travel offers hands-on adventures to the magnificent country of Peru. Their trips give visitors a unique opportunity to experience the authentic Latin American lifestyle without the commercialisation that so often comes with package holidays.