Famous Cities in Peru-converted

Famous Cities in Peru

From ancient Inca ruins to the mysterious Nazca Lines, snow-capped
peaks to dense Amazonian jungle: Peru is one of the world’s most diverse
destinations. That diversity is also reflected in the stunning places and
range of activities you can enjoy. These are the cities that receive the
highest number of international tourists, according to figures from the Base
de Datos Turísticos del Perú. These cities are not necessarily the biggest
cities in Peru. Paracas, for example, is a long way from being one of the
major cities in Peru in terms of population, but the nearby Islas Ballestas
and Paracas National Reserve make it a popular destination despite its
small size.

List of Famous cities in Peru:
1. Ica

Ica is a nice enough place, but the city isn’t typically the main reason
for staying in this part of Southern Peru. Ica serves as a base for trips
to the surrounding dunes for buggy rides and sandboarding, most
famously at the Huacachina oasis. The surrounding area is also part
of the pisco route, with some of Peru’s finest pisco distilleries nestled
in the region’s river valleys.

2. Puno

Puno only just sneaks onto the list of Peru’s 20 biggest cities. But
Puno has two attributes that keep the tourists coming. The city is
known as the “Folkloric Capital of Peru” thanks to its rich traditions
and frequent festivals, with annual festivities drawing big crowds from
across Peru and beyond.

3. Cusco

Cusco is Peru’s prime tourist destination, with at least 80 percent of
all foreign tourists heading there during their stay. Cusco itself has
plenty to offer, bursting as it is with history and tradition. Two words,
however, explain the almost hypnotic attraction that the former Inca
capital has over foreign visitors.