ecoDestinations - Peru
Welcome to this month's ecoDestinations Peru feature! You will get to know the fascinating country of Peru, and learn about the various elements - festivals, wildlife, mountains, history - that make this destination such a unique and exciting place for all. Stay informed, come back often, and spread the word!
Piero Ponce
TIES Travel Ambassador, Peru
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Perú - Beyond Machu PicchuPerú is a magical destination, one of the richest biodiversity hotspots on Earth, and a colorful mosaic of different cultures, old and new, which together are forging the promise of a better future. |
Come and learn about ten thousand years of history through 180 museums and historical places. While Peru inevitably evokes images of Machu Picchu and the Inca empire, the country is also riddled with archaeological sites which are a legacy of even more ancient times, when great civilizations bequeathed a legacy of their art and rituals, their wisdom and skills. Perú, preserving about 13% of its territory as protected areas, is home to 20% of the worlds birds and 10% of the world's reptiles, making the country a privileged destination for nature lovers.
Perú is also a country that sings and dances, in joy and in sadness. Peruvians celebrate some 3,000 festivals all over the country.
Visitors to Perú will also enjoy unique and diverse flavors of Peruvian cuisine. Over 40,000 restaurants across the country reflect the diversity of a nation that offers an exciting mix of its native traditions and the cuisines from Europe, Arabia, China, Africa and Japan. Learn more about Perú at: www.peru.info
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Perú ecoAuction SponsorsWe are privileged to receive generous contributions from the following TIES members in Peru. Visit our ecoAuction, currently featuring eco-holiday packages from Perú, as well as from around the world, to learn more about the packages donated by these members. |
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Amazon River Expeditions, through ecolodge stays and Amazon cruises, provides the opportunity for travelers to live the experience of the Amazon River Jungle. |
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DESCO (Center for Studies and Promotion of Development) is a Peruvian NGO focused on promoting social development and building capacity focused on excluded populations in Peru. We promote innovative alternatives for development aiming to improve their quality life. |
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InkaNatura Travel, is the only leading tour operator in Peru owned by a nonprofit conservation group, Peru Verde, providing the best travel services in Peru for those particularly interested in nature, culture, and archaeology. As part of Peru Verde's overall strategy to protect the country's unique cultural and biological diversity, InkaNatura contributes to the maintenance of national parks, reserves, and archaeological sites. |
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Inkaterra Reserva Amazónica has pioneered and promoted sustainable tourism in Peru for over 30 years, providing authentic nature experiences in Perú; while rescuing, presenting and showcasing Peru's culture andnature for the world. |
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Paseos Amazonicos Jungle Lodges is a recognized Peruvian tour operator offering adventure jungle tour experiences in northeastern Peru Amazon rainforest. Paseos Amazonicos owns and operates three lodges in three different ecosystems located on Amazon's tributaries.
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Rainforest Expeditions operates three award winning Amazon lodges: Posada Amazonas (30 rooms), Refugio Amazonas (24 rooms), and Tambopata Research Center (18 rooms), each offering a wide array of fascinating ecotourism experiencies in the heart of the Amazon rainforest. |
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Sun Gate Tours is a Peruvian operator. We are committed in providing travelers a genuine, richly authentic Peruvian experience, offering tailor-made itineraries designed to match each traveler’s personal interests, style and preferences.
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Community Projects in Perú Here are a few examples of innovative community projects contributing to communities and conservation in Peru. Stay tuned and learn more about these and other projects throughout the month! |
Andean Trails: Huchuy Yachaq Project to help people of Los Hermanos Ayer rise from poverty; Cusco Porter Project to support Inca Trail porters; and Rainforest Concern Project to help preserve the rainforest and its wildlife.
Ancient Summit: Ancient Summit works with the local Association of Living Tourism to support and give back to the local communities in the Andean highland region. Read about "giving and receiving" through tourism.
Boundless Journeys: In July 2009, Boundless Journeys organized an annual charity event trip in Perú, offering the opportunity for travelers to work side-by-side with Huanca villagers in the mountains outside Cusco, restoring their community school.
International Expeditions: International Expeditions' community projects in the Peruvian Amazon region include - water treatment plants, adopt-a-school program, education curriculum and enrichment pilot projects, medical clinic support, and much more.
Planeterra Foundation: Planeterra's projects in Perú include - Street Kids Project in Cuzco, Stove-Building Project in Cajamarca, and Women's Weaving Co-op in Sacred Valley.
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