The South American country of Peru is notably home to a section of the Amazon rainforest and Machu Picchu. There are numerous UNESCO World Heritage sites in the country to round out your visit.
Cultural
- City of Cuzco: Located in the Peruvian Andes mountain range, Cuzco was developed as a complex urban center.
- Historic Centre of Lima: Despite severe earthquake damage in years past, the city holds importance for its unique buildings.
- Qhapaq Ñan, Andean Road System: The newest designated site on the list, this extensive network of roads covered more than 18,000 miles, spanning into other countries.
Natural
- Huascarán National Park: This park is situated in the Cordillera Blanca, the highest tropical mountain range in the world. The region boasts deep ravines, glacial lakes and a variety of vegetation.
- Manú National Park: The massive 3.7 million-acre park is home to more than 850 species of birds and other rare animal species.
Mixed
- Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu: Designated in 1983, this site was created during the Incan Empire in the middle of a tropical mountain forest.
- Rio Abiseo National Park: This man-made park was created in 1983 to protect the flora and fauna native to that particular region of the Andes.
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