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Welcome to Peru, a surprising destination that offers a beautiful scenery with lush valleys, rivers and majestic views of the Andes, as well as to admire the archaeological and architectural remains of the ancient Inca empire ruled the region from Cuzco to capital the arrival of the Spanish in the early sixteenth century.

The Republic of Peru is located on the Pacific coast of South America bordering on the north by Ecuador and Colombia, east by Brazil and Chile, and Bolivia to the southeast.

Peru has a population of just over 30 million inhabitants with an area of ??1,285,000 km ² (2 ½ times the size of Spain). It is an independent country since it gained independence from Spain on July 28, 1821.

From viajesaperubaratos.com you some tips to travel to Peru and a complete information guide on the main tourist destinations in this South American country to be known in advance and plan your trip to Peru.

Trip to Peru and discover amazing cities with beautiful landscapes, original cuisine and of course Machu Picchu, the country's main tourist attraction, a world heritage site since 1983 and considered one of the new seven wonders of the world.

*Top Cities in Peru*
*Lima*	*Cuzco*
Lima is Peru's capital and leading city. Located on the central coast of the country and has a population of nearly 9 million if you count its large metropolitan area. It is situated very close to the river Rimac, Chillon and Lurin that have led to great prosperity in the region since its founding with the arrival of the conquistadors in 1535 under the initial name of 'City of Kings'.	Located in the southeast of the country in Huatanay River Basin and the capital of Cuzco Department which has a population close to half a million inhabitants. His past as capital of the Inca empire makes him today's top tourist destination in Peru given the enormous amount of debris that treasures. This classified since 1983 as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and it is essential if you travel to visit Peru.
*Arequipa*	*Huancayo*
It's a city located in southern Peru near the Chili River valley which has a population of about 800,000 people being the capital of the Department of Arequipa. Stands out as the second largest in terms of industrial production is concerned. It was founded in 1540 under the lengthy name "Villa de la Asunción de Nuestra Señora del Valle Hermoso de Arequipa".	Founded in 1572 under the name of Holy Trinity of Huancayo is a city Peruvian capital of Junin is located in the central region. Its population is around 400,000 inhabitants and is known for its crafts and its lush and fertile valleys that provide excellent views to those who decide to travel to Peru and visit this Andean region.
*Trujillo*	*Ica*
The city of Trujillo was founded in 1534 by Diego de Almagro under the name "Trujillo, of New Castile. It has a population of about 800,000 citizens to be one of the most important in Peru. It is situated in the northwest of the country on the right bank of the river Moche and is also the capital of the State of Liberty.	The city of San Jerónimo de Ica is found in the very southern coast near the mouth of the River Ica. It was founded in 1563 under the name of Villa de Valverde and currently has a population of about 300,000. In this region emphasizes its intense and valuable agricultural production which supplies much of the country spending even part of it for export.
*Piura*	*Iquitos*
It's a coastal city in northern Peru near the border with neighboring Ecuador and the capital of the region of Piura. It has a population close to half a million inhabitants and stands out as one of the most industrialized and more university resources in the country.	It's the largest city in the Peruvian Amazon region bordering the states of Colombia and Brazil. The access road is impossible as its beautiful landscapes and lush valleys are not usually covered by tourists because of access difficulties.
*Cajamarca*	*Ayacucho*
The city of San Antonio de Cajamarca is the capital of the Department of Cajamarca and is situated in the northwest of Peru in the Andes mountains at an altitude of around 2,800 meters. It has a population of 200,000 and is known because in 1532 she captured Atahualpa, the last Inca emperor.	It's situated on the eastern slopes of the Andes and is the capital of the department of Ayacucho. It has about 150,000 citizens and is noted for its handicrafts very much appreciated by tourists who travel to Peru.
*Chiclayo*	*Chimbote*
It's situated in the coastal region of northern Peru and is the capital of the Department of Lambayeque. It has a population of around 600,000 inhabitants and is known as the heroic city for the courage shown by their citizens in the past.	It's the capital of the province of Santa and is situated in the center of the country bordering the Pacific Ocean and the river Lacramarca nearby. It is an important fishing town of Peru with one of the main ports in the country devoted to the steel industry and fishing. Its population is about 300,000.

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