UJ #14 - Qhapac Ñan
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PERU’S<br />
GREAT RICHES<br />
IN ADDITION TO THE QHAPAQ ÑAN, PERU HAS ELEVEN WORLD HERITAGE SITES<br />
BETWEEN ARCHAEOLOGICAL HERITAGE SITES AND NATURAL BEAUTIES. THE<br />
WONDERFUL DESTINATIONS OFFERED BY THE COUNTRY GO FROM THE ARID DESERT IN<br />
THE NORTH TO THE LUSH FOREST IN THE SOUTHEAST.<br />
1<br />
CHAVIN ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE<br />
It was listed as a Heritage Site in 1985.<br />
It is a jewel of the Chavin Culture, built between<br />
1,500 and 300 B.C. at 72 km from Huaraz (Ancash).<br />
It stands out for its terraces, squares and internal<br />
galleries that housed treasures such as the<br />
Monolithic Lanzon (Giant Spear) and the Tello<br />
Obelisk.<br />
2 SACRED CITY OF CARAL<br />
It was listed as a Heritage<br />
Site in 2009.<br />
The remains of this 5,000-years-old<br />
city, the oldest in America, are located<br />
182 km north of Lima. Caral is a unique<br />
civilization given its architectural<br />
design and socio-political complexity.<br />
HUASCARAN NATIONAL PARK<br />
It was listed as a Heritage<br />
Site in 1985.<br />
Located on the White Mountain Range<br />
(Huaraz), its greatest attraction is<br />
Mount Huascaran of 6,768 m.a.s.l. Its<br />
glaciers and lagoons make it one of the<br />
most attractive destinations for<br />
adventurous travelers.<br />
3<br />
HISTORIC CENTER OF LIMA<br />
It was listed as a Heritage<br />
Site en 1991.<br />
Lima, the capital city of Peru, was also<br />
the most important city of the Spanish<br />
Viceroyalty until the 18th century. Its<br />
beauty lies in the Colonial buildings,<br />
squares and convents that show the<br />
work of Peruvian and European artists.<br />
PACIFIC<br />
OCEAN<br />
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THE ROLE OF<br />
LIMATOURS<br />
As part of its mission to communicate the wonders of Peru to the<br />
world, LimaTours was and continues to be part of the enhancement<br />
and research of some World Heritage Sites.<br />
1991<br />
HISTORIC CENTER OF LIMA<br />
In 1989, the founder of LimaTours, Eduardo R. Arrarte, created the Lima Foundation.<br />
He was the Chairman when the Foundation started the paperwork to list the<br />
Historic Center as a World Heritage Site.<br />
2009<br />
SACRED CITY OF CARAL<br />
After facing mishaps, the Caral-Supe Archaeological Project had no place to work in<br />
2002. LimaTours offered a space in its office for the project members, to relocate and<br />
continue with its research work.<br />
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2014<br />
QHAPAQ ÑAN<br />
As part of ‘The Great Inca Trail’ expedition, LimaTours intends to raise awareness<br />
about the country’s historical legacy, to communicate our heritage and obtain the<br />
information necessary to develop sustainable tourism activities on some of its stretches.
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