Whilst you are in Peri, you must definitely explore the surroundings of Ica. Who would have believed that the country is home to an oasis and a desert, penguins, Pisco and everything, all in such a small place? A journey to the heart of the region can offer you incredible diversity and an unforgettable experience with nature.

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Huaraz is the perfect departure point for excursions into both the Cordillera Blanca and the Cordillera Negra. It's in the heights of the Sierra that you will truly discover all the fantastic features that the Ancash region has to offer.

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Arriving in Iquitos by air gives a foretaste of what awaits you in the dense jungle. From above, all you see is a thick forest that covers the land as far as the eye can see, where only the river and its tributaries stand out from an immense green carpet.

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Located between the Selva and the Cordillera of the Andes, the Huancavélica and Cerro Pasco region will put you under its spell, with its incredible landscapes, the welcoming nature of the local inhabitants and the old traditions that are still very much alive

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 Taquile, the island where men knit! This quiet, peaceful island is now well-known and is included as part of most Lake Titicaca tourist circuits. 

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The view of Lake Titicaca from Plaza de Armas is amazing. From up there you could easily confuse the lake for a sea. I discovered and explored the bucolic scenery of the island at my own pace, from the harbour right up to the town's main square.    A form of responsible tourism known as rural community tourism has gradually been developed on Taquile Island over the years. The same type of tourism can be found in other places in Peru and serves to encourage local entrepreneurs to use tourism as a tool for development. In this system, tourism products and services are developed by the community itself for its own benefit. The island's inhabitants decide what rules must be followed on the island. For example, it is prohibited to take photos of people without asking their permission, or to give sweets to children. There is also a rota system in place with respect to the restaurants visited, the hosted accommodation used, etc. And in addition to the revenue that goes straight to the host families, some of the profits are also used to invest in community projects, such as solar panel installations and the construction of wells, etc.   In short, this is a community tourism project that really works. I was particular impressed with it, and it's definitely a good thing to support and encourage.

Taquile, the island where men knit! This quiet, peaceful island is now well-known and is included as part of most Lake Titicaca tourist circuits.

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