Peru is one of those countries that people can’t stop talking about once they’ve visited. But as one of so many countries, is it really worth it to visit Peru? What makes this country so spectacular? Here at True Nature Education we have fallen so in love with Peru that we have eagerly started hosting retreats there, and everyone we’ve talked to has come back raving about the experience. Curious? Read on to learn why we think everyone (including you) should visit Peru.
Peru is wild Mother Nature in all her glory
There is no way around it; Peru is breath-taking. From soaring mountains to sweeping deserts, the environment in Peru is diverse and striking. If you have a passionate love for the natural world, Peru is the place to be. It has some of the bluest lakes and greenest hills we have ever seen. Even if you are not as in love with Mother Nature as we are, Peru is bound to win your heart. Head north to Huaraz to climb enormous mountains or try your hand at sand-boarding in Huacachina, a charming desert oasis. Of course then there’s the famous Sacred Valley, an emerald wonderland that will make you question everything you thought you knew about the limits of beauty. The Sacred Valley is one of our favorite regions in Peru and it is where we host our Peru wellness retreats, but honestly we are in love with every inch of this unbeatable country.
When you visit Peru, you visit the past
Peru is full of more than beautiful nature. It is also home to a rich history that the people have kept alive to this day. This is especially true in the Sacred Valley where, wandering through the hills, you are bound to find innumerable remnants from the Incans that lived here long before Peru was Peru. While the Incan civilization is long gone, their memory still walks every street in Peru. When you visit Peru it is like going back in time. From the pre-Incan temples in Trujillo to the famous ruins of Machu Picchu, every inch of Peru tells a story and it is a story you are going to want to hear.
Magic is still alive and well in Peru
Most people visit Peru for the history or the nature, but that is not why they fall in love with the country. The reason people fall in love with Peru is because of the magic that floats on every breath. Maybe it’s just us yogis, but when we are balancing in headstand and watching the birds fly over the Sacred Valley, we can’t help but feel like this world—and especially this country—is truly magical. Every face seems to smile with the knowledge that something bigger is happening here and every step feels like a communion between you and the one-of-a-kind country you’ve found yourself in.
You don’t know what you’re missing until you go
With so many countries to choose from we understand that it can be hard to decide whether to visit Peru or some other exotic place. But trust us when we say Peru is worth your time. There are countless ways to experience the wonder that is Peru, but we highly recommend checking out one of our wellness retreats. Sure, we are biased, but we also believe that there is nothing quite as powerful as soaking in the glory of Peru while also dedicating a week to nourishing your body, mind, and soul. Yoga and wellness retreats are great and Peru is great… put the two together and you’ve got something truly unbelievable.
