The South American country of Peru features three distinct climatic zones and a bevy of ancient Inca and colonial Spanish architecture, presenting photographers with great exotic settings for picture taking. Stretching inland from the coast of the Pacific Ocean, Peru Bird Photo Tours extends east across the towering Andes Mountains and down into the depths of the Amazon Rain Forest. Some basic tips will help travellers discover the best that this scenic land has to offer. Attractions abound in Peru, but several popular sites stand out as ideal destinations for photography opportunities. The mountain citadel of Machu Picchu easily ranks as the most famous destination in Peru. Situated in the folds of the Andes, Machu Picchu exudes a mysterious energy that can be captured on film as you tour the grounds.
The nearby city of Cusco also features a host of indigenous and colonial architecture for travellers to marvel at. To the south lies Lake Titicaca, which is known for being one of the highest navigable lakes in the world? Visitors can take pictures of the floating Uros reed islands and crumbling Inca ruins that dot Titicaca's landscape. Moving southwest, travellers will encounter the "White City" of Arequipa, with its pearly colonial buildings set against the backdrop of three massive volcanoes. The Nazca Lines on the southern coast of the Pacific also attract lots of tourists. Etched in the desert sands over a thousand years ago, these intricate and enormous figures can best be seen from the air. Numerous agencies offer charter flights that will take you over the lines, allowing for some excellent snap shots. Other prominent places to visit include Manu National Park in the Amazon and the adobe ruins of Chan Chan outside the northern city of Trujillo. This historic city centre of Lima also has some photo-worthy attractions, though most tourists spend limited time in the crowded capital before heading out to the peaceful beauty of Peru's provinces.
