Lima has many hidden places to practice outdoor activities. You just need to make your way some miles away from the city’s center to find them and enjoy nature and incredible views.
Recently, PromPerú selected the best 5 places for trekking and connecting with yourself in Lima:
- Canta y Obrajillo: Tupac Amarú Avenue leads to the Canta’s valley, located in the kilometer 101 of the road. This place is characterized by tranquility and abundant vegetation. Camping near the Canta River is allowed; visitors can also ride through the fields and eat a fried trout.
2.2 km away from Canta is Obrajillo, a small town stopped in time. Indeed, it has been used as location in multiples Peruvian productions. It has colonial style houses, narrow streets as well as a unique view of the valley. - Rupac: It is called “Machu Picchu in Lima”, due to the stone constructions all over the place. To get to Rupac, you must walk four hours from Pampas town. Once at the top, camping is the best activity to do, and you can be delighted by beautiful sunsets.
- Cordillera Huayhuash: An ideal route for trekking, according to lovers of adventure sports. Besides, the landscape will leave you speechless. Rivers, ice towers, lagoons, and a very diverse flora and fauna are part of the road. There are several programs, from 4 to 15 days, so you can choose your preferred route.
- Marcahuasi: Starry sky at nights and rock formations, that represent animals and objects, are the main attractions in this place. The most important recommendation: wearing coats and using a warm tent to sleep, because nights are very cold here.
- Palacala: Waterfalls and a spectacular landscape awaits for you in this place located in the Lima’s sierra. To get to Palacala, you need to go to Surco village and then you will need to walk approximately three hours to Huaquicha, which will be the starting point of your adventure.
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