A close-up on Peru: an incredible mixture of history and natural wonders
By Globaltimes.cn, Published: 2016-10-28 17:40:59
Caral, an ancient city located in the Supe Valley, Peru. Caral was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2009. Photo: Courtesy of OCEX BEIJING (Overseas commercial office of Perú in Beijing)
Editor's Note:
The Republic of Peru is a country overflowing with glorious history, rich culture and amazing natural beauty. Join us as we take a close-up look at this incredible corner of South America. Photos: Courtesy of OCEX BEIJING(Overseas commercial office of Perú in Beijing)
Lake Titicaca, a freshwater lake in the Andean Mountains on the border of Peru and Bolivia. Photo: Courtesy of OCEX BEIJING (Overseas commercial office of Perú in Beijing) 
An alpaca stands on a mountain ridge overlooking Machu Picchu. Photo: Courtesy of OCEX BEIJING (Overseas commercial office of Perú in Beijing) 
The Nazca Lines, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1994, are a series of ancient geoglyphs. Photo: Courtesy of OCEX BEIJING (Overseas commercial office of Perú in Beijing) 
The old district of Lima, the capital of Peru. Photo: Courtesy of OCEX BEIJING (Overseas commercial office of Perú in Beijing) 
Lake Titicaca, a freshwater lake in the Andean Mountains on the border of Peru and Bolivia. Photo: Courtesy of OCEX BEIJING (Overseas commercial office of Perú in Beijing) 
The Inca citadel of Machu Picchu in Cusco, Peru, has been recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage site since 1983. Photo: Courtesy of OCEX BEIJING (Overseas commercial office of Perú in Beijing) 
A Peruvian child in local costume. Photo: Courtesy of OCEX BEIJING (Overseas commercial office of Perú in Beijing) 
Tourists cruise on the Amazon River in Peru. Photo: Courtesy of OCEX BEIJING (Overseas commercial office of Perú in Beijing) 
A Peruvian child stands beside an alpaca. Photo: Courtesy of OCEX BEIJING (Overseas commercial office of Perú in Beijing) 
A plane flies over one of the Nazca Lines in the Nazca Desert, Peru. The Nazca Lines, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1994, are a series of ancient geoglyphs. Photo: Courtesy of OCEX BEIJING (Overseas commercial office of Perú in Beijing) 
Scenery in Puno, a city in southeastern Peru. Photo: Courtesy of OCEX BEIJING (Overseas commercial office of Perú in Beijing) 
Mountain climbers trek along the north side
of Huascarán in Peru. Photo: Courtesy of OCEX BEIJING (Overseas commercial office of Perú in Beijing) 
The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is a route dotted with ancient settlements, tunnels, and Incan ruins, and is one of the highlights of any trip to Peru. Photo: Courtesy of OCEX BEIJING (Overseas commercial office of Perú in Beijing)