Reflections In The Context Of The Best Peruvian Trips

The best Peru trips provide tourists with reflections on change. A world that once flourished seems to have disappeared entirely, leaving behind only signs of a the ways that things once were. One is reminded of the poem in which a statue of a once powerful potentate now lies half buried in desert sands. What seems important now is put into perspective by a tour through Peru.

High mountains to the west and the impenetrable jungle of the Amazon river basin protected a civilization that had evolved over centuries. When Spanish people cam e searching for gold it did not take them long to destroy an entire civilization. Violence and destruction were followed by the diseases that were introduced during the invasion. Eerily, the inhabitants seem to have lived oblivious of impending disaster which struck suddenly.

The traveler who views splendid buildings still standing empty amidst dramatic surrounds must be struck by the awesome thought that he may be looking at a past events that portend what may happen in the future. Were human beings to be annihilated their buildings would survive for a while echoing eerily with ghostly footsteps. Such experiences illustrate the frailty of human existence. Even as the twenty-first century gets underway many signs suggest that a similar fate may await humanity as it did the people the seemingly stable Inca civilization.

Currently most people live in the coastal areas of Peru, or in the higher reaches of the country. Comparatively few live in the tropical rain forest. About half the population is indigenous and the remainder are of mixed blood or descended from the Spanish conquerors. The Quechua language survives but the official language of the country is Spanish.

Remains of the ancient Inca culture are to be experienced in Cusco, often described as the cultural capital of the country. Otherwise, they may also be observed in some of the more remote mountain villages. A journey to see the archaeological wonders of South America should include the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu and Cuscos. It might strike visitors that a civilization that could build so effectively in stone could yet be so vulnerable to threats of which it appears to have been oblivious. Also of interest is the craftsmanship evident in buildings made of stone that fit so perfectly that mortar was unnecessary.

In a world in which diversity is rapidly being depleted Peru is an interesting place to visit. Not only is there a rich mix of old and new but also of biodiversity. A trip to the Titicaca Lake communities and to the tropical rain forest will include experiences in diversity that will be refreshing in the light of contemporary convergence.

The Peruvian rain forest includes only a small part of the human populations but is about 68,742 000 ha in extent. It occupies about half of the country and is the third largest extent of tropical rain forest in the world, after Brazil and the Congo. The government has undertaken a campaign to embark on a program of sustainable development. The aim is to develop tourism as an alternative to agricultural practices like cocoa production which is very largely responsible for deforestation.

So the best trips to Peru provide the thoughtful tourist with much to do and much to reflect upon. Archaeological treasures may be explored, providing insights into history but there are many current issues being played out. In addition, one may shop for wonderful textiles that are current products with connections to ancient history.

By: Allan Ryckman

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