UJ #14 - Qhapac Ñan

5 MANU NATIONAL PARK
It was listed as a Heritage Site in 1997.
With an area of more than 1 million hectares that go from
Cusco to Madre de Dios, it is considered one of the most
biodiverse parks on Earth. It is home to more than 200 species
of mammals, 800 species of birds, 68 species de reptiles, 77
species of amphibians and thousands of trees and flowers
distributed across tenths of ecosystems.
RIO ABISEO NATIONAL PARK
It was listed as a Heritage Site in 1992.
The park, located in the department of San Martin in
northern Peru, is not only home to thousands of endemic
species of animals and plants. It also protects
archaeological complexes such as Gran Pajaten, attributed
to the Chachapoyas Culture.
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7 HISTORIC SANCTUARY OF MACHU PICCHU
It was listed as a Heritage Site in 1983.
The citadel is considered a masterpiece of the Inca
architecture. It blends in with nature exceptionally amidst
a complex terrain. UNESCO also highlights its scenic
beauty, flora and fauna.
CITY OF CUSCO
It was listed as a Heritage
Site in 1983.
Touring its streets is to enjoy the
convergence of the Inca and
Colonial architecture, creating a
unique urban structure in the
world. It is a testimony of the
Andean cultural development lived
more than 3,000 years ago.
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HISTORIC CENTER OF AREQUIPA
It was listed as a Heritage Site in
2000.
Its typical construction made with sillar, a
type of volcanic rock, shows the fusion
between the Colonial architecture and the
indigenous tradition. Its stately mansions
and Baroque churches stand out.
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10 CHAN CHAN ARCHAEOLOGICAL ZONE
It was listed as a Heritage Site in 1986.
The ancient city made of adobe is an example of
urban planning of the Chimu Culture in the middle
of the desert. It is located at a distance of 5 km
from the city of Trujillo in northern Peru.
11 LINES AND GEOGLYPHS OF
NASCA AND PAMPAS DE
JUMANA
They were listed as a Heritage
Site in 1994.
The figures of animals drawn on the
sand of the desert in southern Peru are
a testimony of the religious beliefs of
the Nasca Culture. These geoglyphs
have survived for more than 2,000 years
thanks to the dry weather of the area.
INTANGIBLE HERITAGE
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UNESCO also recognizes the practices, knowledge and artistic expressions of the communities around the world.
They are called the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, inherited for generations as a cultural legacy: oral
traditions, dances, rituals, festive events, and cultural spaces, among others.
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Ten of Peru’s intangible heritages have been listed: the textile art of Taquile (Puno), the cultural
manifestations of the Zapara people (shared with Ecuador), the cultural heritage of Aymara communities (shared
with Chile and Bolivia), The Huaconada dance (Junin), the Scissors dance (Ayacucho), the pilgrimage to the
sanctuary of the Lord of Qoyllurit’i (Cusco), the Eshuva or sung prayers of the Huachipaeri people (jungle of
Cusco and Madre de Dios), the rituals related to the annual renewal of the Q’eswachaka bridge (Cusco), the
festivity of the Virgen de la Candelaria (Puno), and the Wititi dance (Arequipa).
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WINGS OVER PERU
To celebrate its 50th anniversary, in 2006, LimaTours created an ambitious product for the most exclusive
passengers who want to know Peru. With ‘Wings over Peru’, the tourists will visit Peru for nine days on a private
airplane, with luxury activities to have a unique experience.
The itinerary of ‘Wings over Peru’ includes visits to nine world heritage sites. The trip starts with two days in
Lima; on day 3, they travel to Trujillo, where they will visit Chan Chan and the Temple of the Sun and the Moon; in
the afternoon, they will go to the Museum of the Lord of Sipan in Chiclayo. On day 4, they head for Arequipa and
Cusco in the south. On days 5 and 6, they will visit the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu, respectively; ending with
a city tour on day 7. Nasca is the last destination, reserved for day 8, with a unique flight over the Nasca Lines.