Peru Targets to Become 2022's Sustainable Destination | 5 Top Eco-Friendly Attractions to Visit

By Joshua Summers Apr 25 2022, 16:30 PM EDT

Peru is one of the countries in the Latin American region that is graced with wealth when it comes to the environment. With its luscious forests that are home to animals and beautiful beaches that entice travelers from around the world, it is not surprising that Peru is targeting to become this year's sustainable destination.

Their eagerness to have the title is evident in several recognitions that Peru received in connection to their eco-friendly travel destinations.

According to Travel Pulse, the country's beaches in Paracas were recognized as among Conde Nasts' 50 most beautiful places in the world.

When it comes to travel destinations, Peru was also recognized by Lonely Planet as one of the ten most fascinating countries in the world for surfing.

Several nature reserves in the country, including Tingo Maria National Park and the Pacaya Samiria National Park, made Peru recognized in the Green Destinations Story Awards held in Berlin this year.

The said parks are home to over 1,000 animal species, including the Amazon river dolphin.

Top Sustainable Destinations in Peru

Make sure to get vaccinated or present a negative test result before entering Peru. Travel Pulse noted that as of this writing, the country requires either of the two in order to enter Peru. Other enclosed places and attractions also require proof of vaccinations.

To help you plan what to visit in the country, here are the top sustainable destination in Peru you must visit.

Tingo Maria National Park

If you want to visit a sustainable park that boasts a lot of species of birds that live in it, Tingo Maria National Park should be considered.

This national park is home to at least 170 species of birds like the cock-of-the-rock. A beautiful mountain range called sleeping beauty can also be seen in the area.

An orchid garden, butterfly farm, and three waterfalls are waiting in the Tres de Mayo area of the park.

Meanwhile, the Cave of the Owls will offer the beauty of stalactites, stalagmites, and columns that were naturally formed for thousands of years.

Pacaya Samiria

Located in the Peruvian Amazon, Pacaya Simiria should also be visited by people who love flowers, as the area is the home of important flora and fauna species in the country.

This area is also known to be the second-largest protected area in Peru.

The said area is located in the country's Loreto Region.

Colca Canyon

If you love trekking lands with amazing views, then Colca Canyo should be added to your list.

Colca Canyon is known to be the deepest canyon in the world and the home of the majestic Andean condor.

The canyon is also home to terraces engraved in the land making the view worth the walk.

Kuelap

Kuelap is an area in the country's Department of Amazonas.

This destination is rich in culture and religion and offers a glimpse of how Ancient Peruvians lived their life.

Kuelap can be accessed through a cable car, and from there, people can observe the retaining walls which are evident in the construction of ancient Peruvians in the Amazonian mountains.