• About
    • About The Healthy Voyager
    • Press
    • Work With Me
    • Disclosure and Privacy Policy
  • HVTV
    • The Healthy Voyager Travel Show
    • The Healthy Voyager’s Global Kitchen
    • The Healthy Voyager’s TV Guest Appearances
    • Healthy Voyager Radio
  • Recipes
    • Appetizers
    • Beverages
    • Breads
    • Breakfast
    • Desserts
    • Dressings & Sauces
    • Entrees
    • Holiday
    • Kid Approved
    • Sandwiches
    • Sides
    • Snacks
    • Soups & Salads
  • Travel
    • Africa
    • Arctic
    • Asia
    • Australia
    • Canada
    • Caribbean
    • Europe
    • Latin America
    • Middle East
    • Oceania
    • USA
  • Lifestyle
    • Eco Corner
    • Entertainment
    • Fashion & Beauty
    • Finance
    • Gifts
    • Healthy Voyager Approved
    • Holidays
    • Home
    • Product Reviews
  • Wellness
    • Fitness
    • Health & Beauty News
    • Mind + Body
    • Pets
    • Relationship Corner
    • Parenthood
    • Weight Loss
    • Women’s Health
  • Shop
    • Cookbook
    • Healthy Voyager Merchandise
    • The Healthy Voyager’s Apothecary
    • When Cris Met Kringle
    • Entrepreneurial and Business Coaching
    • Financial Coaching
    • Travel Industry Consulting
    • Restaurant, Bar and Food Service Consulting
    • Wellness Coaching
    • Travel Credit Card Referral Bonuses
    • Winter Wonderland
    • Restaurant Appetizers
  • Contact
99K
58K
0
26K
2K
The Healthy Voyager
The Healthy Voyager
  • About
    • About The Healthy Voyager
    • Press
    • Work With Me
    • Disclosure and Privacy Policy
  • HVTV
    • The Healthy Voyager Travel Show
    • The Healthy Voyager’s Global Kitchen
    • The Healthy Voyager’s TV Guest Appearances
    • Healthy Voyager Radio
  • Recipes
    • Appetizers
    • Beverages
    • Breads
    • Breakfast
    • Desserts
    • Dressings & Sauces
    • Entrees
    • Holiday
    • Kid Approved
    • Sandwiches
    • Sides
    • Snacks
    • Soups & Salads
  • Travel
    • Africa
    • Arctic
    • Asia
    • Australia
    • Canada
    • Caribbean
    • Europe
    • Latin America
    • Middle East
    • Oceania
    • USA
  • Lifestyle
    • Eco Corner
    • Entertainment
    • Fashion & Beauty
    • Finance
    • Gifts
    • Healthy Voyager Approved
    • Holidays
    • Home
    • Product Reviews
  • Wellness
    • Fitness
    • Health & Beauty News
    • Mind + Body
    • Pets
    • Relationship Corner
    • Parenthood
    • Weight Loss
    • Women’s Health
  • Shop
    • Cookbook
    • Healthy Voyager Merchandise
    • The Healthy Voyager’s Apothecary
    • When Cris Met Kringle
    • Entrepreneurial and Business Coaching
    • Financial Coaching
    • Travel Industry Consulting
    • Restaurant, Bar and Food Service Consulting
    • Wellness Coaching
    • Travel Credit Card Referral Bonuses
    • Winter Wonderland
    • Restaurant Appetizers
  • Contact
  • Latin America
  • South America
  • Travel

The Top Places in Peru That Aren’t Your Normal Travel Destinations

  • April 18, 2022
Total
0
Shares
0
0
0

Machu PicchuIt is wonderful to travel around the world and should be a bucket list for everyone. However, sometimes the only places you can visit are crowded with tourists and don’t give you a lot of the cultural history. It can be hard to find the unique places that aren’t part of the standard travels and are off of the beaten path. 

If you want to visit some distinct parts of Peru that aren’t often included in the regular travel guides, we have some options for you. Some require a long drive out of big cities, but the trip is well worth it. 

Keep reading to learn about the top places in Peru that will leave a lasting memory and aren’t packed with tourists. 

Casa de Fierro

If you are an architecture buff, it is definitely worth visiting the Casa de Fierro, also known as the Iron House. It is said to have been designed by Gustave Eiffel, the designer for the Eiffel tower. However, there is no connection between him and the building, and it doesn’t fit his regular work. 

This leads to a lot of mystery surrounding the building that attracts many people interested in architectural designs and history. 

There is a souvenir shop on the bottom floor where you can get trinkets and gifts to remind you of your trip. 

It even features a restaurant on the second floor, so you can enjoy the architecture and get a good meal. It also offers stunning views of the square, so you can take in the sights both inside and outside the building as you eat. 

The restaurant also boasts the best coffee in the city, if you need a little pick-me-up. 

Santuario de la Virgen del Rosario de Polloc

This church is definitely off the beaten path. It resides in a tiny village known as Polloc, a 40-minute bus journey outside of the nearest major city. The church is full of beautiful mosaics created by a local artist and his students. 

It took them over 10 years to complete these murals, and you can see all the details they put in the building. The church and grounds are covered in detailed mosaics featuring religious figures and stories. 

However, the mosaics are not the only part of the church that are made with intricate detail. Their wood balconies and doors are breathtaking. There are even details around the ground that present various scenes for you to enjoy. 

If you enjoy religious features or beautiful works of art, this is definitely worth the trip. 

Kuélap

Kuelap is a beautiful fortress. It is considered to be some of the most breathtaking and the largest pre-Columbian ruins in the whole of South America. They may only be rivaled by the much more famous, Machu Picchu. 

Some towering walls and strongholds on site which allow only one person through at a time. There are also beautiful pieces of architecture found throughout the walls and buildings. It is vastly different from other historical sites in Peru. 

Despite its history and beauty, Kuelap doesn’t see nearly as many tourists. Until recently, the only way to access the site was via a six-mile hike. However, in 2017, they installed a cable car. There is also now a road available, but it is a narrow, mountain road that takes an hour and a half to drive through. 

This makes it a place that not many tourists will see, as it is so far off from normal travel destinations. However, if you are willing and able to put in the time, you can find a one-of-a-kind fortress that isn’t overly crowded. 

Huarmey

Huarmey is a beautiful, but a small town in Peru. Despite being one of the largest cities in the Ancash Region, they are still fairly small. They have several beautiful beaches, such as Tuquillo and Antivito Beach. If beaches aren’t your thing, there are also two major rivers in the area: the Huarmey River and Rio Culebras. 

There are a few archaeological sites located near one of the beaches as well, so you can take in some history when you want a change of scenery. If something more peaceful is what you are looking for, there is also a place known as La Cocha, which hosts a variety of wildlife, and is known as a water mirror. It is nearly an hour’s drive but offers a tranquil stroll to any that desire peace and quiet for a little bit. 

The area is actually known for its cordial nature and willingness to accommodate and welcome all visitors, so you know you will be surrounded by friendly people.

While you can sleep on the beach, if you have a little extra money on hand, you can spend the night in a beautiful hotel that offers free WiFi and breakfast. 

Rupac

If you want another site that is reminiscent of Machu Picchu without the heavy crowds, Rupac might be the next place to try. These ruins were built from the Los Atavillos culture, which originated near Lake Titicaca. Later, the site was taken over by the Inca and included some of their architecture. 

It is an impressive feat of design, having survived hundreds of years of weathering and a fair amount of visitors and earthquakes. It still stands tall and proud, with many structures still standing almost at their full height. 

This site works best for those that like a bit of exercise. To get to it, you will take a three-hour hike that is mostly uphill. The views alone are worth it, with dazzling sunsets and a clear view of the night sky. In fact, the night scene is so beautiful that many companies that offer tours do it as a 2-day trip, so you can really take in the sights. 

Do you want $500 dollars cash to put towards your next trip? Enter Sharemoney’s #ShareTravelPics Contest to earn a chance to win cash for a plane ticket, hotel, tour, or other travel-related purchase.

Earn an entry by submitting a photo of your best travel moment to our contest page. Have a photo of your hike through the White Mountains? Send it in. Have a picture of you enjoying a tasty treat at a Parisian cafe? Enter it! Whatever the moment, just submit it through our contest page and write a few sentences about the special memory behind the photo.

No purchase necessary must be 18+ to enter, must be a US resident, one entry per email.

Related Posts:

  • Top Destinations to Visit in Mexico
    Top Destinations to Visit in Mexico
  • 5 Essentials to Consider When Planning Your Vacation to Cusco in Peru
    5 Essentials to Consider When Planning Your Vacation to…
  • Five Summer Destinations in Sicily
    Five Summer Destinations in Sicily
  • Improving your Mind and Body While Travelling
    Improving your Mind and Body While Travelling
  • 10 Crazy Facts About Canada
    10 Crazy Facts About Canada
  • Things You Should Do to Have an Awesome Solo Trip in Maui
    Things You Should Do to Have an Awesome Solo Trip in Maui
Total
0
Shares
Share 0
Tweet 0
Pin it 0
Tags
  • latin america
  • Peru
  • south america
  • tips
  • Travel
Carolyn Scott-Hamilton

The Healthy Voyager, aka Carolyn Scott-Hamilton, is the creator and host of The Healthy Voyager web series, site, and overall brand. An award winning healthy, special diet and green living and travel expert, holistic nutritionist, plant based vegan chef, best-selling cookbook author, media spokesperson, sought after speaker, consultant and television personality, Carolyn Scott-Hamilton is a respected figure in the world of healthy lifestyle and travel as well as special diet cooking and nutrition. The Healthy Voyager aims to help people live well, one veggie at a time!

1 comment
  1. Nika says:
    May 3, 2022 at 8:48 am

    I enjoyed reading your articles. This is truly a great read for me.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Meet The Healthy Voyager
Carolyn Scott, The Healthy VoyagerHi! I'm Carolyn Scott-Hamilton. I'm a Latina holistic nutritionist, vegan chef, cookbook author, speaker, show host, consultant and healthy travel and lifestyle expert. From video web series and travel articles, to product reviews and healthy, vegan and gluten free recipes, you'll find lots of info for a happier, healthier and greener lifestyle! After all, Life is a voyage, live it well!
Follow The Healthy Voyager
Follow Us on FacebookFollow Us on TwitterFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on PinterestFollow Us on YouTubeFollow Us on LinkedInFollow Us on About.meFollow Us on iTunesFollow Us on E-mailFollow Us on IMDbFollow Us on Amazon.comFollow Us on Snapchat
Subscribe to My Newsletter
Enter Your Email Address
For Email Marketing you can trust
Shop
Healthy Voyager TV
Aruba is not what you think it is…It’s so much more! So excited to share my latest article on this magical island 🤩 *Link to post in bio* Special thanks to @arubatourism @boardwalkhotelaruba and Chef urvincroes @taki_aruba many more who made this trip so special ☀️ #aruba #onehappyisland #thearibaeffect #HvonTour #whereintheworldisthehealthyvoyager #travelshow #worldnomads #topdecker #instatravel #instashare #travelzoo #wanderlust #instahub #topdeck #instagood #instago #travel #followme #ladiesgoneglobal #lonelyplanet #gltlove #skyscannerambassadors #femmetravel #luxuryworldtraveler #gtl #femaletravelcollective #travacs #thediscoverer #latinastravel #beach
If you’re a fan of Stranger Things then you gotta check out the Stranger Things Experience! A fully immersive and interactive walk through experience makes guests feel like they’re truly inside the world of Stranger Things. If you make it out alive, you get to spend time eating, drinking, playing and shopping at Mix Tape. Blasting great 80s jams, it feels like spending a night out at the roller rink and mall, all at once! Super fun for fans of all ages, get your tickets here: https://bit.ly/3WgxtXh  #StrangerThingsExperience #sponsored #strangerthings #netflix #tv #upsidedown #80s #nostalgia #vegan #nostalgia #streaming #mixtape #demigorgon #hawkins
Welcome! I’m Carolyn Scott aka The Healthy Voyager! I’m a super adventurous, Latina, award winning travel show host, media personality, holistic nutritionist, plant based foods chef, best selling author, speaker, consultant and serial entrepreneur 💖 I love to help people live happier, healthier, greener and more meaningful and balanced lives at every age so welcome to my page! For more information, be sure to click the link in my bio as well as visit HealthyVoyager.com 🥰  #HvonTour #whereintheworldisthehealthyvoyager #travelshow #worldnomads #topdecker #instatravel #instashare #travelzoo #wanderlust #instahub #topdeck #instagood #instago #travel #followme #ladiesgoneglobal #gItlove #skyscannerambassadors #femmetravel #luxuryworldtraveler #gtl #femaletravelcollective #vegantravel #solotravel #vegan #plantbased
Welcome! I’m Carolyn Scott aka The Healthy Voyager! I’m a super adventurous, Latina, award winning travel show host, media personality, holistic nutritionist, plant based foods chef, best selling author, speaker, consultant and serial entrepreneur 💖 I love to help people live happier, healthier, greener and more meaningful and balanced lives at every age so welcome to my page! For more information, be sure to click the link in my bio as well as visit HealthyVoyager.com 🥰  #HvonTour #whereintheworldisthehealthyvoyager #travelshow #worldnomads #topdecker #instatravel #instashare #travelzoo #wanderlust #instahub #topdeck #instagood #instago #travel #followme #ladiesgoneglobal #gItlove #skyscannerambassadors #femmetravel #luxuryworldtraveler #gtl #femaletravelcollective #vegantravel #solotravel #vegan #plantbased
Welcome! I’m Carolyn Scott aka The Healthy Voyager! I’m a super adventurous, Latina, award winning travel show host, media personality, holistic nutritionist, plant based foods chef, best selling author, speaker, consultant and serial entrepreneur 💖 I love to help people live happier, healthier, greener and more meaningful and balanced lives at every age so welcome to my page! For more information, be sure to click the link in my bio as well as visit HealthyVoyager.com 🥰  #HvonTour #whereintheworldisthehealthyvoyager #travelshow #worldnomads #topdecker #instatravel #instashare #travelzoo #wanderlust #instahub #topdeck #instagood #instago #travel #followme #ladiesgoneglobal #gItlove #skyscannerambassadors #femmetravel #luxuryworldtraveler #gtl #femaletravelcollective #vegantravel #solotravel #vegan #plantbased
Excited for the new season of The Healthy Voyager launching in February which will take viewers to even more cool places around the globe, season 17! But in the meantime, here’s a little reel on Jordan, episode will debut this new season ☀️ #HvonTour #whereintheworldisthehealthyvoyager #travelshow #worldnomads #topdecker #instatravel #instashare #travelzoo #wanderlust #instahub #topdeck #instagood #instago #travel #followme #ladiesgoneglobal #lonelyplanet #gltlove #skyscannerambassadors #femmetravel #luxuryworldtraveler #gtl #femaletravelcollective #travacs #thediscoverer #latinastravel #jordan #petra #wadirum
Facebook 99K Likes
Twitter 58K Followers
Instagram 0 Followers
Pinterest 26K Followers
YouTube 2K Subscribers
LinkedIn 0
Snapchat

Follow HealthyVoyager on Snapchat!

Copyright The Healthy Voyager 2023

Input your search keywords and press Enter.

This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish.Accept Read More
Privacy & Cookies Policy

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
Non-necessary
Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
SAVE & ACCEPT