Everyone at one point or another has taken the time to make a life list. The inspiring and fantastic movie with Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman The Bucket List illustrated an amazing journey for two aging men that decided to take their life by the reigns and actually start checking off the things that they wanted to see and do. If you have started your own "Bucket List" and don't know where to begin checking them off, a great country to start at is in Peru. Not only is it an exotic and fascinating historical destination, it also has many exciting and adventurous things to do.
Filled with incredible scenery, famous sights and offering several adrenaline filled activities Peru is the perfect choice to start checking off the things that you have always wanted to see and do but were too afraid to try. It doesn't take long before you have actually made it through a large chunk of your list during your stay.
Machu Picchu is at the top of most peoples list. If there is one thing that you must see in your life is one of the greatest ruins on the planet and this one is as good as it gets. Located in the Andes Mountains it is a mesmerizing Inca Ruin top a 2500 meter mountain. Take in the sight as you sit on another peak overlooking Machu Picchu and try to imagine how it was built over 600 years ago with no technology. Make sure to arrive early to beat the crowds and feel the magic as the cloud and mist burns off. Machu Picchu consists of 200 buildings that terrace down the side of a steep mountain leading in to the deep valley below. Whether you hike the Inca Trail visit Macchu Picchu, or take the train on a breathtaking journey through the Andes, you will not be disappointed.
Is sky diving at the top of your life list? People are often looking for something that will make them feel alive, something that will give them an adrenaline rush and thrill and something that is unique and exciting. If you are in Lima, head down to the waterfront of Mira Flores. You will see dozens of parachutes floating above the city. Just follow them and you will find a patch of grass on a high cliff overlooking the ocean. It is here that for just $20 you will be able to take a tandem jump off of the cliff to catch some air riding high over skyscrapers, the ocean and along Lima's coast.
Many people have never seen a desert. If you visit Peru, you will not only be treated to seeing an absolutely beautiful desert, but you will witness some of the largest sand dunes in the entire world. Take a dune buggy out to explore everything it has to offer. Don't drive yourself however as desert driving can be tricky. Hire a driver or take a tour and they will give you the thrill of your life. Racing at top speeds your will climb giant dunes only to plunge down a near vertical cliff into the valley below. Don't forget to try your hand at sand boarding while you are out there. Feel like a kid again as you roll down the gigantic dunes or use your board as a sled to zip to the bottom.
Speaking of deserts, how often does a person get to see a true Oasis. Located right in the heart of the Ica Region is the small oasis town of Huacachina. The Oasis of America is a perfect place to spend a few days. Relax on the banks of the Oasis to catch some sun or enjoy a non motorized boat ride on the water. The giant dunes surround this village and it is a sight that will be burned into your memory for the rest of your life.
If wild life is on your list, you will be in for a real treat when you visit Isla Ballestas. Located near Pisco, you can catch a tour boat to take you out to sea to view sea lions, penguins, Peruvian boobies and condors as well as millions of birds in this nature reserve. Your boat will take you out to beautiful rock formations located off shore where wildlife is free to live and play in a protected area. Take the once in a lifetime opportunity to see actual penguins play in their natural setting and watch the hundreds of sea lions bask in the sun on the beach or on the rocks. You will not be disappointed, although make sure to ask your operator if they are sensitive to the animal and do not take their boats too close to shore disrupting the wildlife with exhaust pollution and the loud engines of the boats. Responsible tourism is a must.
One could write a book about all of the things there are to see and do in Peru. These are only a few suggestions to help you check off our life list. But there are many other things that you can do in this vast and interesting country. Take a trip to the rainforest and explore the jungle, hop on a flight over the mystical Nazca Lines. Nobody can explain how these giant etchings in the desert have survived for over 2000 years or why they are even there. Heat south to the Bolivian border and see famous Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world, or climb one of Peru's many 5000 + meter mountains.
So go to Peru soon and start living that life list rather than just dreaming about it. What are you waiting for? Go out there and start your life list. Life is short so you better get going and visiting Peru is a quick and easy way to check off a lot of dreams and wishes in a short amount of time.
Filled with incredible scenery, famous sights and offering several adrenaline filled activities Peru is the perfect choice to start checking off the things that you have always wanted to see and do but were too afraid to try. It doesn't take long before you have actually made it through a large chunk of your list during your stay.
Machu Picchu is at the top of most peoples list. If there is one thing that you must see in your life is one of the greatest ruins on the planet and this one is as good as it gets. Located in the Andes Mountains it is a mesmerizing Inca Ruin top a 2500 meter mountain. Take in the sight as you sit on another peak overlooking Machu Picchu and try to imagine how it was built over 600 years ago with no technology. Make sure to arrive early to beat the crowds and feel the magic as the cloud and mist burns off. Machu Picchu consists of 200 buildings that terrace down the side of a steep mountain leading in to the deep valley below. Whether you hike the Inca Trail visit Macchu Picchu, or take the train on a breathtaking journey through the Andes, you will not be disappointed.
Is sky diving at the top of your life list? People are often looking for something that will make them feel alive, something that will give them an adrenaline rush and thrill and something that is unique and exciting. If you are in Lima, head down to the waterfront of Mira Flores. You will see dozens of parachutes floating above the city. Just follow them and you will find a patch of grass on a high cliff overlooking the ocean. It is here that for just $20 you will be able to take a tandem jump off of the cliff to catch some air riding high over skyscrapers, the ocean and along Lima's coast.
Many people have never seen a desert. If you visit Peru, you will not only be treated to seeing an absolutely beautiful desert, but you will witness some of the largest sand dunes in the entire world. Take a dune buggy out to explore everything it has to offer. Don't drive yourself however as desert driving can be tricky. Hire a driver or take a tour and they will give you the thrill of your life. Racing at top speeds your will climb giant dunes only to plunge down a near vertical cliff into the valley below. Don't forget to try your hand at sand boarding while you are out there. Feel like a kid again as you roll down the gigantic dunes or use your board as a sled to zip to the bottom.
Speaking of deserts, how often does a person get to see a true Oasis. Located right in the heart of the Ica Region is the small oasis town of Huacachina. The Oasis of America is a perfect place to spend a few days. Relax on the banks of the Oasis to catch some sun or enjoy a non motorized boat ride on the water. The giant dunes surround this village and it is a sight that will be burned into your memory for the rest of your life.
If wild life is on your list, you will be in for a real treat when you visit Isla Ballestas. Located near Pisco, you can catch a tour boat to take you out to sea to view sea lions, penguins, Peruvian boobies and condors as well as millions of birds in this nature reserve. Your boat will take you out to beautiful rock formations located off shore where wildlife is free to live and play in a protected area. Take the once in a lifetime opportunity to see actual penguins play in their natural setting and watch the hundreds of sea lions bask in the sun on the beach or on the rocks. You will not be disappointed, although make sure to ask your operator if they are sensitive to the animal and do not take their boats too close to shore disrupting the wildlife with exhaust pollution and the loud engines of the boats. Responsible tourism is a must.
One could write a book about all of the things there are to see and do in Peru. These are only a few suggestions to help you check off our life list. But there are many other things that you can do in this vast and interesting country. Take a trip to the rainforest and explore the jungle, hop on a flight over the mystical Nazca Lines. Nobody can explain how these giant etchings in the desert have survived for over 2000 years or why they are even there. Heat south to the Bolivian border and see famous Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world, or climb one of Peru's many 5000 + meter mountains.
So go to Peru soon and start living that life list rather than just dreaming about it. What are you waiting for? Go out there and start your life list. Life is short so you better get going and visiting Peru is a quick and easy way to check off a lot of dreams and wishes in a short amount of time.
About the Author:
Deb Corbeil and Dave Bouskill are an adventure travel couple from Canada. Together they have trekked, hiked, biked and climbed to over 30 countries all over the planet. Check out their website theplanetd.com for more tips, advice and information on travel and adventure locations. To see their photography gallery from their world travels click on picturetheplanet.com
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