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Rock climbing is a relatively new sport in Peru, but it is gaining in popularity with locals and tourists who travel to Peru. Huaraz is the most famous outdoor rock climbing destination, but there are also many areas close to Lima that are fairly unknown. There is a dedicated group of local climbers who have been devoted to developing these outdoor climbing areas over the last decade, and their work has paid off.

An excellent option to start out with close to Lima is called Base Camp Peru. It is a small, inexpensive climbing gym in Miraflores, open year-round for both adults and children. Then there are three main outdoor climbing areas close to Lima that can be accessed as a day trip. Las Vinas in La Molina is the closest, followed by Canchacaya and La Escuala in Chosica, both of which are within 1 ½ hours by car.

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Bales Worldwide is a UK tour operator that has specialized in taking clients to Peru for over 40 years. They have used all this experience to create a special Heritage Tour Peru. This is a great way for travelers to discover the historical wonders and dramatic landscapes of this country, including the famous site of Machu Picchu. The 15 day tour is expertly led by a Peruvian guide, and crafted to take clients across the Andean Mountains.

They will experience cloud forest and coastal desert while visiting off-the-beaten-path archaeological sites including pyramids, Plaza de Armas, the 'lost city' of the Incas, and amphitheater and houses of Caral, which is thought o be the most ancient civilization in the Americas. The tour will also feature dining at celebrated restaurants, and clients can expect a focus on comfort and luxury throughout the trip.

© Latin America For Less

Everybody needs a vacation once in a while. People deserve it. Everybody needs to work to eat, to clothe themselves, and to find a place to live. Of course, everybody needs to find a place to rest and recover from what the world has done to them. First of all, consider this, where would you go?

Consider to travel to Peru. Peru is a great place with exotic and amazing places to visit and relax in. The ocean is wonderful if you end up somewhere by the sea, and the cities provide lots of entertainment that is both cultural and modern. What you simply need to do is book some tickets, make some reservations at a hotel, and fly in to enjoy the time of your life. Perhaps not the most romantic place on earth, but highly recommended.