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Peru's Chachapoyas chosen as top 50 ‘tours of a lifetime’ by National Geographic
Kuelap Fortress (Photo: Andina)
By Manuel Vigo
May 8, 2012
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Chachapoyas has been chosen as one of National Geographic Traveler magazine’s seventh annual “50 tours of a Lifetime”.
The magazine highlighted the archaeological treasures of the Chachapoya, “who built the massive complex of Kuélap around the ninth century—all at 9,800 feet above the Utcubamba Valley.”
Chachapoyas, located 2,235 meters above sea level in Peru’s northern Amazonas region, was home to the Chachapoyas culture, also called Warriors of the Clouds.
The magazine said it looked for “tours (including volunteer, adventure, family, and small-ship trips) designed for experience, immersion, sustainability, and cultural connection.”
Traveler included other destinations in Latin America, such as Brazil’s Costa Verde, Chile’s Patagonia, and Argentina’s northwest mountains, among others.
Last December the editors of National Geographic named Peru as one of 2012’s best trips in the world, and praised the local cuisine.
“Peru is blessed with incredible biodiversity—a bounty that is clearly reflected on its plates,” it said.
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COMMENTS:
Total coments: 6
Commented By: Hugo Arce
On: May 8, 2012. 6:14 pm
PERU is just amazing, there is a place for everybody: nature, ruins, wonders, rivers, jungle, mountains, beaches, deserts, dunes, food, piscosour, music, different climates or weathers, entertainment, floklore, etc. etc. etc., but over all... the people !!! There are more than 101 reasons to visit PERU, believe me !!
Commented By: jforney
On: May 8, 2012. 8:20 pm
I visited Chachapoyas and Kuelap a few years ago and found the area exciting and beautiful.
Commented By: Peruvian_gringo
On: May 8, 2012. 8:32 pm
You are right Hugo...Peru is a must for those who haven't visit. As far as I can tell, there are no other countries like Peru.
Commented By: Schjellerup
On: May 9, 2012. 2:01 am
Know the archaelogy and history of Chachapoyas and read: Incas y Españoles en la Conquista de los Chachapoya. Published by PUCP and IFEA 2005.
Commented By: furballf16
On: May 9, 2012. 9:37 am
I have been to Chachapoyas and all around that area and there is far more to see and the ruins are older than Cusco. You can spend a week there and see something different everyday. For example besides Kuelap, there is the third tallest waterfall in the world, city of the dead, mummy museum in leymebamba, belem valley, and much more. In these areas you seem to go back in time. A must for your bucket list.
Commented By: Atlantis
On: May 9, 2012. 3:23 pm
As for me,Peru-is most interesting country in the world!
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