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 Peru is a country of extremes, extremes of culture, language, history, architecture, flora, fauna, most noticeably by region. More than half of the country's Amazon jungle, you have the backs of the mighty Andes and finally the thin coastal strip of desert, running the entire length of the country. Beginning at the northern boundary of the Piura region of the desert is spreading from the coast between 20 to 100 kilometers in the Andes. The northern part is known as Sechura Desert and just drive from the city of Piura to Tumbes - Piura equatorial dry forests. The desert covers a total area of 188 735 square kilometers. The Peruvians call only the northwestern part of the coast Sechura Desert, while other sources like the World Wildlife Fund, believes Sechura Desert be whole landmass of the coastal desert from the most northwestern part of Peru, connecting to the Atacama desert in northern Chile. The coastal area of southern Peru Nazca below is considered as part of the Atacama Desert of the National Geographic Society, so definitions vary, but the sand does not! The Sechura desert in the north is relatively moist and wooded than the Atacama, which is known (by NASA) to be the driest place on the planet. In 1998, the climatic phenomenon called El Nino, which originate along this coast and affect weather patterns around the world on a regular basis, causing unusually heavy rains make rivers bordering the desert to blow up their banks and flow into the Sechura desert, which constitute the second largest body of water in Peru after Lake Titicaca. This lake was 90 miles long, 20 miles wide and 10 feet deep, with occasional domes of sand and clay that appear above the surface. Bushes and scrub still continue to cover large parts of the desert as a result. Due to the environmental effects of the nearby Pacific Ocean, has Sechura Desert a very low temperature. However, it is one of the most arid on earth because of the cold coastal waters and subtropical atmospheric subsidence. During the summer months December to March, temperatures range between 25 C to 38 ° ° C, with an average of over 24 ° C. During the winter months, the weather is clear and cold with temperatures between 16 ° C at night and 24 ° C during the day. Settlements have been developed in Sechura desert because of the many short rivers that cross the road down from the glaciers and rainfall in the Andes. An early urban culture was the Moche as its guinea pig, fish, peanuts and squash, and built huge mud brick cities, the largest of which still survives in part, Chan Chan near the town of Trujillo. Around 800-1300 AD Sicas succeeded the Moche and were known for their lost wax casting of gold that was very much appreciated by the Spanish conquistadors. More than 1,500 miles of desert continues south until it reaches Sechura Desert Atacama Desert belongs to Chile and Peru. This country is very barren with a few rocky hills brown, but was also home to ancient civilizations such as the Nazca with its impressive Nazca Lines, aquaduct and cities clay. West of the Andes Mountains in southern Peru and Chile, which covers a 600 km strip of land on the Pacific coast, is the Atacama Desert. It gets very little rain as it is on the downwind side of the mountains. It is therefore one of the driest deserts in the world and has an area of over 40,000 square miles consists mostly of sand, salt ponds (called rooms) and lava flows. The area is dotted with geysers and tourism has been based on 4x4 trips across the desert, with a number of luxury lodges and spa is being built and this "spiritual" landscape is sure to continue to attract visitors from around the world.

The mythical and historical city of Cusco is often the culmination of human Peru holiday. Full of historical sites, a window to a former world and an artifact of bygone cultures, could consume weeks of a Cusco Peru travel experience. But to spare for visitors without the time, it is possible to squeeze the highlights of the city in two short days. Best Cusco hotels are located in the city central districts concentrated arrive so if by plane, take a cab (5 soles) from the airport. Start your stay with a visit to the city Plaza de Armas, the central legacy of the city's colonial history. Arrival in the city in 1533 were committed by the Spanish, their brand on the rebellious Inca stamps with the construction of impressive monuments of European civilization, the spiritual to important pages. The Plaza de Armas with its towering cathedral and many other religious buildings is a prime example. You can use the Cathedral (admission $ 5), which was constructed directly above the remains of a large Inca palace to visit. Inside the cathedral you will, to a fine display of art from the Cusco school, another remnant of the Spanish conquest are treated to the mixed indigenous and European traditions to assimilate to European cultural dominance over indigenous cultures. Most of the other attractions in Cusco can be accessed only through the purchase of a tourist ticket that boleto Touristico ($ 40), which seems expensive, but access to all major attractions and the ten-day long guaranteed to be valid. To get the most out of your air ticket at Sacred Valley tour after your stay in Cusco and visit many other sites as possible. Buy your ticket from the main tourist office just a block east of the Plaza de Armas. Your ticket will be accompanied by a handy map to Cusco, with a tour of the main attractions in the old town. Look carefully and you will find that the original city layout in the shape of a puma through the famous Inca ruler Pachacutec, was designed. Your hike begins near the Museum of Qorikancha, in the basement of an old temple with a wide range of exhibits documenting Inca life away. Note the eerie remains of ancient mummies, which were retrieved from the cemetery. Just a short walk along the museum is the Cosqo Center of Native Art, with a large collection of traditional costumes and musical instruments. If you are lucky you catch a short performance of local music and dance. Check the performance times at the reception. From here follow the busy Avenida El Sol (Sun Street), which was named in honor of the Inca's worship of the sun god, Inti. You finally reach a busy intersection dominated by a colossal statue of the Inca leader Pachakuteq. You can climb the tower, although the view on the busy streets below not surprisingly - is the main attraction inside with an illustrated history of the Inca leader and a brief history of their vast empire. Head back to town in the same direction and stop at the huge craft market for some bargains on souvenirs. This is probably the cheapest place to get your hands on the famous Peruvian Christmas gifts, panpipes, wool hats, ponchos and bags made from colorful fabrics and llama wool. The market is also home to a number of great value restaurants where you can make your energy with a large plate of local delicacies, the guinea pig and alpaca steaks include replenish. Go back to the colonial center of Cusco by choosing your own path trademark winding, cobbled streets and take in the atmosphere of this ancient city. If you have the energy to spend the afternoon a short stroll to the San Blas neighborhood, on the slopes above the Plaza de Armas is enthroned. It is located in San Blas, you get a feel for atmosphere famous Cusco, where bars and cafes, restaurants and bakeries and small art galleries and handicraft stalls to get all competing for your attention. This is also a place to catch some great views over the city, especially in the evening and sunset. Spend the evening in one of the many cafes and bars in San Blas, one of which will be the best dot at the upper edge of the picturesque Plaza San Blas. Rise early and enjoy breakfast at your hotel Cusco, before you go for the largest of the city and most important archaeological site, Saqsaywaman. The Inca fortress, located on a hill above Cusco a long and sometimes bloody history. What remains is only a fraction of the original page, but the incredibly huge stone blocks that were carved perfect for the large structure is to create a clear impression of the genius and power of the Inca Empire. Still, it was here that the Inca's last stand against the Spaniards after a long and dramatic siege came to an end, marking the Conqueror failed the final rule over this great civilization. Only the very fit will attempt the steep climb up to the spot to do all the other hail a taxi (about 10 blocks from the Plaza de Armas). On-site information is very limited, so you might want to hire a guide for about 30-40 feet. The prices are negotiable and tours in Spanish is a bit cheaper. Alternatively, most international operators Peru Tours a professionally guided tour of this important page to your itinerary. You can easily spend an entire morning at Saqsaywaman of a return taxi to central Cusco for lunch in one of the cafes and restaurants on the Plaza de Armas. Museum fans can fill a number of local history and culture at the excellent Museum of Contemporary Art and the Museum of regional history, both in the south of the Plaza. Otherwise, spend a leisurely afternoon exploring the city back, where roads are related to insight in earlier times everywhere - not least in the traditionally dressed women and girls posing for photos with their pet llama (you are expected to be 1 for the sole privilege of paying even though !) Enjoy the last evening in the historic center of Cusco, where all the most important and most impressive buildings are lit for added impact. Indulge yourself with dinner at Sumaq Misky on the main square which serves some of the best food in town before enjoying the nightlife, or sleep caught early, before the next Peru vacation destination.

Traveling with a baby can be overwhelming. Our economy-sized car is packed, if you take a trip with our daughter. Babies need a lot of stuff. The key to traveling with a baby is to have a plan but be flexible enough to get out of it at a given moment.When we are planning a trip to differ, always a list with a baby. Packing for an overnight trip can be almost like a parade, if you seem to have a baby. If you do not start a list, chances are good to remember something. I can usually start my list a few days before our trip, the way I add it as I think the needed goods. A list does not relieve some of the stress of packing. Put everything you need for the actual journey into the diaper bag. A few diapers, wipes, bottles, extra clothes and a changing table are all the articles I in the diaper bag. The diaper bag has a few more points than it does on a regular basis for car travel, but makes it easier to seek the essential, rather than digging through luggage. I may actually pack the baby bag, before I pack our. In this way, I have more time to check to make sure that nothing is missed twice. There are a lot of things I usually forget to pack for us on a journey, but we can usually manage without it. I have socks and other small objects before forgotten to do but the thought of my baby, not something she needs is unbearable. Your luggage in the first place. Plan your stops ahead of time. You can indeed stop more depending on how to make the child does, you're probably thinking where to make scheduled stops. When traveling in the in-laws, which we always stop to the plan in this one city at a particular bookstore. It is located near the Interstate, has clean bathrooms (with a changing station), and feed beautiful, perfect comfortable chairs to relax and the baby to her a break from the car seat. If you go the route you do not know, check for major cities along the route and the interstate rest areas. My baby is a fun turn out great. Give her a toy, and she is happy for some time. Bring a few extra toys for the trip. This ensures a variety and keep them occupied for longer. Some items I like on a road trip while carrying the baby pack are a flashlight, hand sanitizer, umbrella, a hat, and a fully charged cell phone. I'm trying to think of roadside emergencies and make sure that we can be so be prepared. Your journey will take longer when traveling with a baby. All the extra stops for as long as add a couple of hours to your trip. Plan of literary accordingly. Traveling with a baby does not become easier once you have made a few trips. Our first road trip with the baby was a learning experience. Now it seems like we are old pros. The biggest challenge is packaging so be prepared. With a little planning, you should make your stay with your child fun and not stressful.