Everyone at one point or another has taken the time to make a life list. The inspiring and fantastic movie with Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman The Bucket List illustrated an amazing journey for two aging men that decided to take their life by the reigns and actually start checking off the things that they wanted to see and do. If you have started your own "Bucket List" and don't know where to begin checking them off, a great country to start at is in Peru. Not only is it an exotic and fascinating historical destination, it also has many exciting and adventurous things to do.
Filled with incredible scenery, famous sights and offering several adrenaline filled activities Peru is the perfect choice to start checking off the things that you have always wanted to see and do but were too afraid to try. It doesn't take long before you have actually made it through a large chunk of your list during your stay.
Everyone on the planet wants to see one of the great ruins of the world. The Pyramids, Angkor Wat or Tikal are just a few of the famous destinations. At the top of many people's must see ruin is Machu Picchu. Nestled high in the Andes Mountains of Peru, at 2500 meters it is certainly the most extraordinary ruin on the planet. How did the Incas build this incredible complex so high on the side of a cliff? Built in the 1400s Machu Picchu is remarkably well preserved. Arriving early in the morning, it is shrouded in cloud, but as the sun rises and burns off the fog, a majestic vision unfolds. 200 buildings, terraced high on the side of the mountain surrounded by jungle, vegetation and clear blue skies. You can either hike the Inca trail for another exciting activity to add to your list and visit ancient trails used by the Inca's or you can take a magical train ride through the Andes Mountain witnessing incredible scenery. Whichever way you choose, you will come away with memories to last a lifetime and a travel on your list that many people in this world only dream of doing.
So often people want to skydive or bungee jump at least once in their life. Well in Lima Peru, you can get the best of both by Paragliding high in the sky. Walk down to the waterfront and follow the trail of parachutes above to the landing and take off point near situated on a high cliff overlooking the Pacific Ocean. For $20 you will be harnessed up to an experienced para-glider and the next thing you know you are running off the end of a cliff waiting for the wind to whisk you into the air. It is an adventure of a lifetime flying over skyscrapers, doing maneuvers over the surf and floating high into the sky.
Many people have never seen a desert. If you visit Peru, you will not only be treated to seeing an absolutely beautiful desert, but you will witness some of the largest sand dunes in the entire world. Take a dune buggy out to explore everything it has to offer. Don't drive yourself however as desert driving can be tricky. Hire a driver or take a tour and they will give you the thrill of your life. Racing at top speeds your will climb giant dunes only to plunge down a near vertical cliff into the valley below. Don't forget to try your hand at sand boarding while you are out there. Feel like a kid again as you roll down the gigantic dunes or use your board as a sled to zip to the bottom.
Speaking of deserts, how often does a person get to see a true Oasis. Located right in the heart of the Ica Region is the small oasis town of Huacachina. The Oasis of America is a perfect place to spend a few days. Relax on the banks of the Oasis to catch some sun or enjoy a non motorized boat ride on the water. The giant dunes surround this village and it is a sight that will be burned into your memory for the rest of your life.
If wild life is on your list, you will be in for a real treat when you visit Isla Ballestas. Located near Pisco, you can catch a tour boat to take you out to sea to view sea lions, penguins, Peruvian boobies and condors as well as millions of birds in this nature reserve. Your boat will take you out to beautiful rock formations located off shore where wildlife is free to live and play in a protected area. Take the once in a lifetime opportunity to see actual penguins play in their natural setting and watch the hundreds of sea lions bask in the sun on the beach or on the rocks. You will not be disappointed, although make sure to ask your operator if they are sensitive to the animal and do not take their boats too close to shore disrupting the wildlife with exhaust pollution and the loud engines of the boats. Responsible tourism is a must.
One could write a book about all of the things there are to see and do in Peru. These are only a few suggestions to help you check off our life list. But there are many other things that you can do in this vast and interesting country. Take a trip to the rainforest and explore the jungle, hop on a flight over the mystical Nazca Lines. Nobody can explain how these giant etchings in the desert have survived for over 2000 years or why they are even there. Heat south to the Bolivian border and see famous Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world, or climb one of Peru's many 5000 + meter mountains.
So go to Peru soon and start living that life list rather than just dreaming about it. What are you waiting for? Go out there and start your life list. Life is short so you better get going and visiting Peru is a quick and easy way to check off a lot of dreams and wishes in a short amount of time.
Filled with incredible scenery, famous sights and offering several adrenaline filled activities Peru is the perfect choice to start checking off the things that you have always wanted to see and do but were too afraid to try. It doesn't take long before you have actually made it through a large chunk of your list during your stay.
Everyone on the planet wants to see one of the great ruins of the world. The Pyramids, Angkor Wat or Tikal are just a few of the famous destinations. At the top of many people's must see ruin is Machu Picchu. Nestled high in the Andes Mountains of Peru, at 2500 meters it is certainly the most extraordinary ruin on the planet. How did the Incas build this incredible complex so high on the side of a cliff? Built in the 1400s Machu Picchu is remarkably well preserved. Arriving early in the morning, it is shrouded in cloud, but as the sun rises and burns off the fog, a majestic vision unfolds. 200 buildings, terraced high on the side of the mountain surrounded by jungle, vegetation and clear blue skies. You can either hike the Inca trail for another exciting activity to add to your list and visit ancient trails used by the Inca's or you can take a magical train ride through the Andes Mountain witnessing incredible scenery. Whichever way you choose, you will come away with memories to last a lifetime and a travel on your list that many people in this world only dream of doing.
So often people want to skydive or bungee jump at least once in their life. Well in Lima Peru, you can get the best of both by Paragliding high in the sky. Walk down to the waterfront and follow the trail of parachutes above to the landing and take off point near situated on a high cliff overlooking the Pacific Ocean. For $20 you will be harnessed up to an experienced para-glider and the next thing you know you are running off the end of a cliff waiting for the wind to whisk you into the air. It is an adventure of a lifetime flying over skyscrapers, doing maneuvers over the surf and floating high into the sky.
Many people have never seen a desert. If you visit Peru, you will not only be treated to seeing an absolutely beautiful desert, but you will witness some of the largest sand dunes in the entire world. Take a dune buggy out to explore everything it has to offer. Don't drive yourself however as desert driving can be tricky. Hire a driver or take a tour and they will give you the thrill of your life. Racing at top speeds your will climb giant dunes only to plunge down a near vertical cliff into the valley below. Don't forget to try your hand at sand boarding while you are out there. Feel like a kid again as you roll down the gigantic dunes or use your board as a sled to zip to the bottom.
Speaking of deserts, how often does a person get to see a true Oasis. Located right in the heart of the Ica Region is the small oasis town of Huacachina. The Oasis of America is a perfect place to spend a few days. Relax on the banks of the Oasis to catch some sun or enjoy a non motorized boat ride on the water. The giant dunes surround this village and it is a sight that will be burned into your memory for the rest of your life.
If wild life is on your list, you will be in for a real treat when you visit Isla Ballestas. Located near Pisco, you can catch a tour boat to take you out to sea to view sea lions, penguins, Peruvian boobies and condors as well as millions of birds in this nature reserve. Your boat will take you out to beautiful rock formations located off shore where wildlife is free to live and play in a protected area. Take the once in a lifetime opportunity to see actual penguins play in their natural setting and watch the hundreds of sea lions bask in the sun on the beach or on the rocks. You will not be disappointed, although make sure to ask your operator if they are sensitive to the animal and do not take their boats too close to shore disrupting the wildlife with exhaust pollution and the loud engines of the boats. Responsible tourism is a must.
One could write a book about all of the things there are to see and do in Peru. These are only a few suggestions to help you check off our life list. But there are many other things that you can do in this vast and interesting country. Take a trip to the rainforest and explore the jungle, hop on a flight over the mystical Nazca Lines. Nobody can explain how these giant etchings in the desert have survived for over 2000 years or why they are even there. Heat south to the Bolivian border and see famous Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world, or climb one of Peru's many 5000 + meter mountains.
So go to Peru soon and start living that life list rather than just dreaming about it. What are you waiting for? Go out there and start your life list. Life is short so you better get going and visiting Peru is a quick and easy way to check off a lot of dreams and wishes in a short amount of time.
About the Author:
Deb Corbeil and Dave Bouskill are an adventure travel couple from Canada. Together they have trekked, hiked, biked and climbed to over 30 countries all over the planet. Check out their website theplanetd.com for more tips, advice and information on travel and adventure locations. To view their photography gallery from their world travels go to picturetheplanet.com
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