Huayllabamba is located in the province of Urubamba, in the Cusco region of southern in Peru. Situated 15 minutes away from Urubamba, the town is well known for the quality and size of the corn from the fields. Huayllabamba celebrates the virgin Natividad or Mamacha Natacha every September 7th, with dancers and processions. The popular festivity features lots of color, dance, music and food.
Peru is most famous for the sacred archaeological site of Machu Picchu – visited each year by scores of intrepid hikers who brave the Inca Trail’s arduous slopes to explore the age-old ruins. The country’s attractions extend far beyond the mystical allure of this legendary location and include palm-fringed beaches, quaint Andean villages and archaeological treasures that predate Machu Picchu by hundreds of years – all imbued with the nation’s rich melange of indigenous and colonial cultures. Equally enticing are the exotic reaches of Peru’s Amazon rainforest; Lima’s superb eateries, exquisite architecture and effervescent nightlife; the glittering, mountain-ringed waters of Lake Titicaca; and the vibrant city of Cusco, referred to by the Incas as ‘the centre of the world’.
This massive 1.5 million hectare park is internationally recognised as one of the most bio-diverse places on the planet. Situated in the south of Peru, in the eastern sector of the Andes mountain range and bordering the Amazon basin, it covers the full range of environments, from the cloud forest down to the meandering waters of the humid tropical rain forest. These successive tiers of vegetation provide many distinct habitats for an extraordinary array of exotic animals, including 221 species of mammal and 850 species of bird. It is not uncommon for visitors to spot spider monkeys, giant armadillos, giant otters, large flocks of macaws and even the odd jaguar. Several native tribes continue to live inside the park, some of which have had minimal contact with outsiders.
As previously described
As previously described
Puerto Maldonado, a port city in Southeastern Peru, is primarily a kick-off point to some of Peru’s most pristine Amazon jungle destinations. However, the town’s laid-back atmosphere, vibrant nightlife and unique cultural flavour is making it an increasingly popular tourist hub. It’s a bustling town that offers easy access to the virgin jungle along the Tambopata River, as well as through the Inketerra Ecological Reserve, Bahuaja-Sonene National Park, and Tambopata National Reserve. These protected areas encompass some of the most pristine primary rainforests on the planet, and are home to an astonishing array of exotic animals, birds, trees and flowers.
Spanning vast areas of savanna and rainforest, the Tambopata National Reserve rests in the Amazon Basin of southeast Peru, and is known for its spectacular displays of wildlife and variety of fun outdoor activities. Perhaps the most famous drawcard of the area is the mass of rainbow-coloured macaws which feed on the salted walls of the reserve’s lakes, in their thousands. Home to more species of birds and butterflies than any place of similar size on earth, as well as monkeys, otters, jaguars, and tapirs, the rainforest provides a wonderful experience for animal lovers. A selection of hikes and guided tours are on offer, giving visitors the chance to meander along canopy walkways or explore the jungle by night. Don’t miss the opportunity to cruise along the exquisite rivers and lakes in rentable motorised boats or canoes.
