Thousands of Peruvians will take advantage of the long National Holidays holiday to travel to the interior of the country and enjoy the diversity of tourist destinations that each region offers; in addition to gastronomy, recreational activities and hotel options that provide a complete service experience.

According to the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism, during the 2023 National Holidays in Peru, around 1.4 million tourists mobilized to celebrate the holidays of July 28 and 29. The Lima Chamber of Commerce (CCL) expects that this year there will be a 12% increase in sales of tourism and hotel services, compared to the previous year.

On the other hand, the presence of foreign tourists during June and July also increases, especially in Cusco and in the north. “The tourist offer that our country has keeps us as a highly attractive destination for national and international travelers, which is why the holidays homelands are presented as an opportunity to consolidate the reactivation of this sector. Likewise, Peruvian families are expected to have a larger travel budget this year,” said Sergio Rivas, General Manager of the Costa del Sol hotel chain.

In that context, if you have not yet planned where to celebrate the 202nd anniversary of the country’s independence, we show you the best options that you can find in 5 regions of Peru, all of them with an excellent accommodation proposal that combines comfort, excellent gastronomy, activities alluding to the date and at prices in line with the market.

Trujillo

The city of eternal spring has become one of the main tourist attractions in northern Peru. Here you can tour the Chan Chan archaeological complexes, the Huaca de la luna, and the Huanchaco and Puerto Chicama beaches; as well as trying the variety of typical local dishes such as Trujillo ceviche, dry goat, shambar, among others.

Piura

You will discover the natural wonders and customs of the region, such as the Sechura desert, with the most beautiful dune in Peru where you can practice sandboarding. Likewise, you can visit the Caracucho Waterfall; and if you like history, you cannot miss going to the ruins of Narihualá.

Arequipa

With a majestic environment, Arequipa is considered by many to be the most beautiful city in Peru. Here you can explore the Monastery of Saint Catherine filled with chapels that provide a glimpse of life in the 15th century. On the other hand, you can admire the largest mountains and volcanoes; see exotic animals such as condors in full flight or the turtle Juanita, which, at more than 140 years old, has become a symbol of the Costa del Sol Hotel in Arequipa.

Cusco

Cusco is preparing to receive more national visitors and exceed the previous year’s figure of 12 thousand people, according to the Ministry of Culture. Here, in addition to visiting Machu Picchu, you can begin your trip at the Saqsaywaman Ruins, a place where alpacas roam freely. You’ll also find some lesser-known neighborhoods with colorful architecture, crafts, and local cuisine like San Blas and Mercado San Pedro.

Cajamarca

This destination offers a combination of natural wonders with ancient stories, ideal for those looking to escape modernity and enjoy walks through streets with architecture that is more than three hundred years old, as well as the best woven crafts. You can also immerse yourself in the mystical Stone Forest with imposing rock formations that are a treasure trove of archaeological wonders.

A getaway to any of these 5 regions will be an unforgettable experience to explore the diversity of Peru in all its splendor. For this reason, Costa del Sol hotels will offer their guests different special activities in their facilities, such as a paso horse show (Trujillo Golf), pisco sour preparation workshops, children’s shows, club nights, gastronomic buffets in their Páprika restaurant. , among other leisure and relaxation options available in its facilities in the aforementioned regions, as well as in Tumbes, Pucallpa, Lima and Chiclayo.

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