Peru is South America's third largest country, covering 1,285,215 sq. km., and can be divided into three distinct geographic regions. The best known of these is the central high sierra of the Andes, with its massive peaks, steep canyons, and extraordinary pre Columbian archaeological sites. The Andes are still one of the world's most unstable mountain ranges, with frequent earthquakes, landslides, and flash floods. Despite such instability, the Andes are also the site of the most fascinating pre-Columbian cities of South America-like the great city of the clouds, Machu Picchu.

Peru officially the Republic of Peru is a country in western South America. It is bordered on the north by Ecuador and Colombia, on the east by Brazil, on the southeast by Bolivia, on the south by Chile, and on the west by the Pacific Ocean.

Peruvian territory was home to the Norte Chico civilization, one of the oldest in the world, and to the Inca Empire, the largest state in Pre-Columbian America. The Spanish Empire conquered the region in the 16th century and established a Viceroyalty, which included most of its South American colonies. After achieving independence in 1821, Peru has undergone periods of political unrest and fiscal crisis as well as periods of stability and economic upswing.

The Andes are by no means the only region to visit in Peru. Also of great interest is Peru's narrow, lowland coastal region, a northern extension of the Atacama Desert. Although the Atacama is generally known as the most arid region on the planet, the climate along Peru's shores is made cooler and less dry by La Garuùa, a dense fog created by the collision of the frigid waters of the Humboldt Current with the heated sands of the Atacama. Lima, Trujillo, and Chiclayo, three of Peru's major population centres, are located along this coastal desert.

Peru's third great region is the dense forest that surrounds the headwaters of the Amazon beneath the eastern slopes of the Andes. This part of the country is so inaccessible that only the most adventurous and intrepid travelers should attempt to penetrate its mysterious emerald depths. In fact, the region's capital of Iquitos, a city of 400,000, is accessible only by air or by boat up the Amazon.

Peru Scenery Peru's climate varies considerably by region, although January through March tends everywhere to be the wet season. The coastal areas, which are quite hot and humid during those months, are cooled during the rest of the year by La Garuùa. The fog doesn't penetrate very far inland, however, and the western side of the Andes are very clear, warm, and dry for the greater part of the year. As one moves up into the mountains, night-time temperatures become considerably colder. The eastern slope of the Andes, like the Amazon basin, experiences very heavy rainfall during the wet season, which extends from January all the way through April.

Medical Tourism is also known as Medical Travel, Health Tourism, Health Travel, Medical Value Travel, Healthcare Abroad, Medical Overseas, Overseas Medical, Surgery Overseas, Medical Outsourcing and Offshore Medical. Medical tourism can be described as a healthy holiday. In most cases, medical tourists are not your average vacationers opting for medical or cosmetic treatment, just because it is available, but patients with significant health concerns for whom the cost of their health-care is a primary concern and the vacation aspect a secondary one. Indeed, someone needing medical or cosmetic treatment would not go abroad if the 'affordable healthcare' factor-quality of treatment, cost savings and wait time did not justify it. As long as you are healthy enough to travel, you stand to benefit from medical tourism’s offerings.

Medical Tourism is a combination of wellness and healthcare coupled with leisure and relaxation which is aimed at rejuvenating a person mentally, physically and emotionally, drawing away from his daily routine to a relaxed environment in an exotic location. Medical Tourism is the process of traveling abroad to receive superior medical, and cosmetic care by highly skilled surgeons at some of the most modern and state-of-the-art medical facilities in the world. This means that those who choose medical tourism are able to utilize the services of some of the top surgeons in the world, all while enjoying exotic locales and accommodations. Patients can put the money they are saving on the procedure into turning their journey into a magnificent, world-class retreat. For millions of patients, it is the only way to get the needed or desired medical treatment, without wiping out their entire life-savings.

Peru offers Medical travelers a wide choice of procedures and tourism experience. Below, you will find a comprehensive profile of Medical Tourism clinics and hospitals in Peru. Nip and Tuck Solutions, the Medical Tourism Peru experts. We have a direct relationship with the Doctors. Support staff, that offer professional representation in all the Medical Tourism destinations featured on this site.

As health care costs skyrocket, patients in the developed world are looking overseas for medical treatment, Peru, is capitalizing on its low costs and highly trained doctors to appeal to these "medical tourists." Even with airfares, the cost of going to Perufor surgery is far cheaper, and the quality of services is often better than that found in the United States and United Kingdom. Indeed, many patients are pleased at the prospect of combining their cosmetic, dental or other surgery with a trip to the World famous Peru.

Peru was once part of the great Incan Empire and later the major vice-royalty of Spanish South America. It was conquered in 1531–1533 by Francisco Pizarro. On July 28, 1821, Peru proclaimed its independence, but the Spanish were not finally defeated until 1824. For a hundred years thereafter, revolutions were frequent; a new war was fought with Spain in 1864–1866, and an unsuccessful war was fought with Chile from 1879 to 1883 (the War of the Pacific).

Peru emerged from 20 years of dictatorship in 1945 with the inauguration of President José Luis Bustamente y Rivero after the first free election in many decades. But he served for only three years and was succeeded in turn by Gen. Manuel A. Odria, Manuel Prado y Ugarteche, and Fernando Belaúnde Terry. On Oct. 3, 1968, Belaúnde was overthrown by Gen. Juan Velasco Alvarado. In 1975, Velasco was replaced in a bloodless coup by his prime minister, Gen. Francisco Morales Bermudez, who promised to restore civilian government. In elections held on May 18, 1980, Belaúnde Terry, the last civilian president, was elected president again.

The Maoist guerrilla group Shining Path, or Sendero Luminoso, began their brutal campaign to overthrow the government in 1980. The military's subsequent crackdown led to further civilian human rights abuses and disappearances. A smaller rebel group, Tupac Amaru, also fought against the government. About 69,000 people were killed during the 1980–2000 wars between rebel groups and the government. The deaths were carried out by the rebels (54%) as well as the military (30%); other militias were responsible for the remainder.

Peru's population of about 23 million is divided almost equally between the highlands and the population centres of the coast, and the division marks a sharp cultural as well as geographic divide. The inland peru04.jpg (20126 bytes)regions are marked by extreme poverty and subsistence agriculture, while the fertile river valleys of the lowlands have produced a wealthier, more cosmo- politan culture. Almost half of Peru's people are Indian, while another one third or so are mestizo. About ten percent are of European descent, and there are significant African and Asian minorities. Although Spanish is Peru's official language, a multitude of indigenous languages continue to hold sway in the highlands.

Be it stunning mountain scenery, lush Amazon rainforests, amazing historical sites, or beautiful cities with impressive colonial architecture, Peru is a wonderful place to be in, at least once in your lifetime. Peru also offers its visitors a fine choice of recreations, ranging from birding to surfing, hiking, mountain biking and volcano trekking. Travour offers you specially designed sightseeing tour packages for Peru, covering the most popular places to see in Peru.

On tours to Peru with Travour, you'll visit the most popular places to see in Peru. See the capital city Lima, known for its fascinating architecture and culture. Among must see places in Lima include the 18th century Lima Cathedral, Plaza de Aramas, the Museo de la Nacion,Museum of Anthropology and Archaeology. Other popular places to see in Peru include Cusco and Machu Picchu, known for its proximity to amazing Inca Ruins. In Machu Picchu, you'll see the Sacred Valley of the Inca Empire perhaps the most amazing archeological site in the world.

Places To Visit

Arequipa
The capital of the Arequipa Province, Arequipa is Peru’s second most-important city. It stands at the foot of the snow-capped volcano El Misti.Typically, Arequipa has a mild climate, with moderate rainfall during January to March. A good time to visit the city is in August when the days are warmed by bright sunshine and the nights are comparatively cold.

Chiclayo
Chiclayo is the capital of Lambayeque, North Peru. It is about 770 kilometres away from Lima, the capital metropolis of Peru. The city was founded during 1500s as “Santa Maria de los Valles de Chiclayo”. It was the president Felipe Santiago Salaverry who gave the title Chiclayo to the city on the fifth of April 1835. Chiclayo is today’s most vital urban regions of Peru.

Tumbes
In Tumbes, summer is eternal, and the surroundings resemble Paradise.
The fact it lies so close to the Equator has determined the landscape, which teems in plant life. Its history dates back centuries, when the Tumpis, a tribe who were excellent sailors, settled in the far northwest of Peru. These were the first natives discovered by the Spaniards in 1532.

Urubamba
Urubamba is a small town situated beside the Urubamba River in Peru. The town is situated near the ruins of the Inca Empire. The town is situated one hour from Cusco. The Urubamba town is the largest town situated in the Sacred Valley and is often visited by the visitors on their way to the historical site, Machu Picchu. Urubamba looks like a ‘functional’ town as compared to the neighboring towns, Pisac and Ollantaytambo.

Trujillo
Close to the Pacific coast, Trujillo is one of the larger cities in north-western Peru. It is best known for its seafood, beaches and Huanchaco.Located near the Moche River, Trujillo is the capital of the La Libertad Region. With a population of 652,000 inhabitants, it is the third most populous city in the country.