TOURIST ATTRACTIONS IN CONTAMANA LORETO

Contamana is a city in eastern Peru located on the banks of the Ucayali river under the shade of red dirt hills, in the Department of Loreto. For some travelers is how to get to the heart of the Amazon, with the nature, people and the environment which impress the visitors. 

According to historical data, this city was founded in 1807, is the eponymous capital city of Contamana, where nature is virgin with various places that tourists should know. Its main tourist attractions are the Forest of macaws, huge lakes with their disturbing dolphins, the wide variety of wildlife, wildlife steaming volcanic hot springs and deep and wide Ucayali River, a tributary of the Amazon River. 

There are two ways to reach the destination of our country, first is taking the quickest and shortest route between Lima-Pucallpa Contamana. De Lima to Pucallpa is one hour flight to Pucallpa and second Contamana is taking a plane flight delaying arrive 30 minutes. You will also get to Contamana browsing the Ucayali River aboard large sailing ships delaying 18 hours of hammock.

Most travelers arrive at the port only for a short time and lost the true charm of the place inside yourself. Enter the city for the Centennial arc which in turn is a sculpture in the middle of stunning boardwalk considered the largest in the Peruvian Amazon. 

This city is considered as the most important economic corridor Pucallpa-Iquitos intermediate port. It is precisely here that the main trade with the city of Pucallpa is performed, using the river environment with medium-sized vessels. 

This beautiful city in the Peruvian Amazon was the inspiration for the Peruvian singer and composer Luis Morals. The song "Contamana" is one of the classics from his extensive discography.

IQUITOS, A WONDER OF NATURE JUNGLE

The largest city in the Peruvian rainforest is certainly Iquitos, capital of Loreto and located in our tremendous Amazon. Just last year he received the official nomination as one of the 7 Natural Wonders of the World by the New 7 Wonders Foundation and along the Amazon River. At the meeting the main local authorities and the President Ollanta Humala attended. 

This city can be reached by air or river via Pucallpa and Yurimaguas on fantastic journeys made in boats or sailing boats 3 or 4 days on the Ucayali river or the Maranon River. Once we arrived in Iquitos just simply take a look around, in the Plaza de Armas and avenues breathing life. 

This charming and warm city was in the 70s a small city, today has more than 500,000 inhabitants and a thriving commercial movement, and many are foreigners who have stayed there forever. 

Being a place of high temperatures, the visitor should not miss to try the ice cream and prepared raspadillas pure exotic fruit.

The neighborhood of Santo Tomas is a destination which anyway should be known, is located 16 km. Northeast of Iquitos on the banks of the Nanay river, its people are engaged in fishing and crafts demonstrating their art in wood, flakes, seeds and coconut. Definitely a place to wrap the color and magic of natural art. 

Close to the center within walking distance of the Prospero avenue, is the market of Bethlehem, a busy place especially the famous Pasaje Paquito, where all the famous liquor and exotic that even were broadcast on the famous documentary video "Loreto, Italy "Brand Peru 2012 Many of these spirits suggest aphrodisiac effects and even" fertility "in the words of their vendors. Offering healers heal with medicine from the forest are also grouped.

In many of the stalls you can locate diverse traditional medicine made ​​from the bark of chuchuhuasi, caspi iron, otochupa, cat's claw, Guigo and huayruro. They can also find many fruits, fresh plants and amulets to heal and protect. All thanks to the ancient wisdom of its people. 

MAKE A TRAVEL TO HUARMEY, THE CITY OF FISHERMEN ANCASH

Huarmey is one of the provinces of the department of Ancash, located 300 kilometers from Lima. It is said that his name means "fisherman" in the ancient language Muchic because the main activity they were engaged, and yet its people are engaged. 

Huarmey is a place that is linked to the sea, look at the Pacific Ocean. According to his story, in the fourteenth century, this fishing village was attacked by the empire of the Chimu in their thirst for territorial expansion. It was a bloody battle that took outcome as capturing a group of fishermen to offer them in sacrifice to their deity, before being tied up and exposed to wind and sand. 

In 1997 Antamina mining company located about 200 mummified bodies while on the construction of a shipping port minerals. The studies were conducted archaeologist Hector Walde in Punta Lobitos area, being a kind that have not been looted, staying as faithful watchers of this port. 

Visit Huarmey fishing is witness par excellence. In its streets and fishing villages, the main livelihood activity is fishing. Its people are industrious and broad sense of religiosity. However most of the population are faithful devotees to the Blessed Virgin of the Rosary came from Spain in 1564 A miraculous effigy that has withstood earthquakes remained intact until today. Another beloved saints San Pedro Pescador, patron saint of fishermen and first apostle of the Christian church. 

This city of Ancash coast has great potential for beaches along its entire coastal strip, many of them are still intangible making it a priority to preserve and care for its value as a tourist destination. 

Notably the circuit frequently visited beaches on Easter by campers, some have nothing to envy to the turquoise and crystal clear water of the Caribbean. These include: Playa Patillo, Castillo Playa, Playa Corralones, Playa Los Gringos, Paya Medano, Playa La Pocita, Tuquillo beach, Playa Las Minas, Gramadal Beach, and Playa Playa Tamborero Bermejo.

MANGLARES TUMBES

In the border with Ecuador coast of Peru is one of the most productive ecosystems on the planet, the National Sanctuary Swamps of Tumbes (SNLMT), home to a wide range of economically important aquatic invertebrates and some species of endangered animals species like the American alligator and American crocodile. 

Mangroves are exactly 24 kilometers from the city of Tumbes, and has four mangrove species that characterize it, which are home to a wide range of species. These are the red mangrove mangroves, the salt, the White Mangrove and Button Mangrove. 

Note that the type of mangrove is a tropical ecosystem named Mangrove, which is a tree that has adapted to anatomical and physiological saline water so that only grows in places flooded by the sea and time by a source of fresh water. 

These mangroves are full of mazes, swamps and tidal creeks, shelter and food source for many species including fish, molluscs, crustaceans, and a variety of wildlife. 

Currently the sanctuary has achieved great importance as the only representative sample of the country's mangrove forests. It is a producer of a lot of sediment and organic matter to the ocean is gaining ground, it is also a natural barrier against erosion that are produced by waves and tides, and also provides firewood, props and stakes. 

This sanctuary also has resources that draw artisanal fishermen to feed the inhabitants of the area, are also important areas for tourism, development of public awareness campaigns, scientific research and environmental education. 

On the other hand, the visitor reaches the coastal north end is inevitable sample the culinary delights such as black scallops ceviche, shrimp or even crab or. 

And tourism can take pictures of the landscape and its various species. You can also go trekking as there are grounds to explore or discover the beauty of these deep through mangrove boat rides.

MEET THE GRAND CANYON SUKUYTAMBO

A true natural scenery which is part of festivals for many adventure fans Suykutambo Canyon is located in the district of the same name, in the province of Espinar, in the department of Cusco. 

This part of the country is known for its great potential in livestock production and mining. And herein lies one of the majestic works of nature has cost form for thousands of years, it is known as Three Gorges or Canyon Suykutambo a meeting place of the throats of three rivers that are Apurimac Callumani and Cerritambo and end up joining the Grand Apurimac. 

Great mountains geological set up, whose summits have rock formations, 80 feet high, of a supernatural aspect, showing various forms according to the hours of the day and cast shadows and mythological animals, humans or twisted imploring, hands, etc. 

This stunning geography with three perfect alleys and huge cliffs of volcanic soil, have been formed by erosion, which come together in a great natural amphitheater where the three flows come together, forming a natural pool surrounded by forests and queñuales tholas. 

Thus, this place becomes a unique attraction to practice various adventure sports like rock climbing, trekking, paragliding, horseback riding, motocross, downhill, abseiling, kayaking, boating and more. 

To get to Cannon Suykutambo take a journey time one hour 45 minutes from Yauri-Espinar and part of the tourist circuit with Yauri Coporaque. 

Travelers interested, Three Gorges, is a place that can be articulated with the Colca in Arequipa, which is advantageous for the flow of tourists.

CITADEL KUELAP FORTIFIED IN AMAZONAS

On the heights of the Andes and the Amazon jungle Kuelap is a very important archaeological site pre Inca built on 3000 meters over the sea level in the province of Luya, in the department of Amazonas.

This group of large stones, is considered the "Machu Picchu of the north", is perched on the ridge of limestone rock on the summit of Cerro Barreta and built in order to accommodate people of high religious society, for worship the gods of the Chachapoyas culture. 

The fort is a test of the engineering skills that had the Chachapoyas, a people who lived here between 800 and 1400 AD It has an area of 450 hectares and was discovered in 1843 by the same judge Chachapoyas at the time, Don Juan Crisostomo Nieto. From that date, the archaeological site has been visited by numerous researchers and travelers, due to its complexity and grandeur of their buildings. 

Also, Kuelap is considered one of the greatest Peruvian archaeological monuments, as its walls reach more than 20 meters high, at an altitude of 3000 meters above the sea, walled alleys funnel, making it becomes a surprising and mysterious place. 

Housing groups and circular ceremonial chambers, which were so divided according to rank and social status of the settler was also built. 

According to archaeologist Manuel Malaver Pizarro, head of Heritage Area Archaeological Regional Direction of Culture of Amazonas, the term strength is no longer used since 2004, as new research concludes that Kuelap is a fortified citadel built with a kind of ayllu or tribute and its walls were a way to highlight its magnificence and be closer to their gods.

TOURIST ATTRACTIONS IN PERU 360 DEGREES IN PHOTOS

Undoubtedly the tourism sector gains from technological advances in the field of photography, we refer specifically to the 360-degree panoramic photos, which is now available to anyone who claims to technological traveler. 

In 2011 we published an article about the launch of a web portal for a famous brand of beer in Peru, his proposal was virtually visit the citadel of Machu Picchu in 360 degree photos, the idea was and is great, but it was perhaps massive the access to such technology? 

Well then maybe not, but Google currently tuned to the social aim and, if so, their service Google Maps could not be left behind. You can now upload 360 degree panoramic photos shared by users around the world. 

Promperú should be happy because there are many users of Google Maps that passing through Peru, recorded in beautiful 360 degree panoramic photos and shared them on that platform. That is, unwittingly, became the best publicists of Peru, motivated by the irrepressible urge to spread the beauty they saw. That is something we should value invaluable to benefit the country. 

How you can take this kind of pictures? 

This technology is called Photo Sphere and is built into the Google Nexus phones. They are currently in version 5 and noted for their high definition camera with Android ™ 4.4, KitKat® system. 

But if you have a Nexus do not worry. You only need to have a Smartphone or tablet with Android ™ version 4.4 or higher KitKat®, so you can download the application directly from the Play Store. Also your computer must have at least 1Gigabyte memory and gyro sensor. 

The Samsung Galaxy S4 and S5 can have this update, see your dealer or network operator. 

Watch this video on how the reference application works: