Spring has arrived! One of the most spectacular seasons of the year, in which colors are the protagonists and the weather is perfect for traveling. In this season, you can enjoy beautiful cities in Peru, which hold an unparalleled mysticism and beauty due to their great landscapes. That is why in this article we will reveal three ideal places to visit this season.
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TARMA
Spring is the ideal season to discover all the species of flowers that are grown in Tarma. A city known for its ancestral construction of terraces. On these, all kinds of vegetables and produce are grown.
However, what gives them a unique color is the enormous presence of flowers, which makes it their greatest tourist attraction. That is why it is known as the Valley of Flowers. In this area, which receives thousands of nature-loving tourists, you can appreciate flower crops such as wallflowers, baby’s breath, pom-poms, carnations, lilies, gladioli, and others. Most of these crops are grown on ancient pre-Inca terraces, so traditional irrigation and cultivation techniques are still maintained.
In spring, the Gruta de Huagapo is also a must-visit destination. One of the most mysterious natural attractions you will find in Tarma. With approximately 2000 meters deep, this cave is known as the deepest in South America. The mouth of the cave has an opening of 20 meters and houses cave paintings with various hunting scenes and everyday animals.
MOYOBAMBA
The City of Orchids is even more beautiful at this time. In the capital of San Martín, more than 3500 species of orchids are produced, representing 10% of the species found worldwide. And being a beautiful and attractive city for tourism, Moyobamba celebrates the Orchid Festival every October. Most of these species are found in the Wakanki Orchidarium. This private reserve is located 3 kilometers from Moyobamba, next to the Mishquiyaquillo stream.
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In addition to observing various species of orchids, due to its location at 1200 meters above sea level, you can also witness bird watching and the diverse fauna that inhabits this reserve. The Gera Waterfalls are another of its great attractions and are located just 1 hour from Moyobamba. With waterfalls of 120 meters, these falls flow into the Gera River, surrounded by abundant vegetation.
There you will also find various species of orchids and bromeliads. And just a few minutes from the city of Moyobamba are the San Mateo hot springs. Their waters have a temperature between 32 and 42°C and a large number of minerals with therapeutic benefits are concentrated in them.
CARAZ
This floral route would not be complete without the city of Andean flowers. Here, more than 50 varieties of flowers are grown year-round. For this reason, it has become one of the localities that imports the most flowers within Peru (80% of the flowers consumed nationally are produced in Caraz). Here you will find various species such as baby’s breath, paper flowers, liatris, sunflowers, godetias, campanulas, achilleas, hydrangeas, molle, among others.
In addition, you can enjoy one of the greatest natural attractions, the Nevado Alpamayo, with an altitude of 5947 meters above sea level, and a wall 450 meters high. Those who enjoy extreme sports, such as mountaineering, cannot miss this opportunity. This snow-capped mountain is located 67 kilometers from Huaraz. Laguna de Parón is another natural jewel that Caraz has. Located at 4200 meters above sea level and in the Cordillera Blanca, the waters of this lagoon have a sky-blue color. Therefore, tourists can enjoy a privileged view of the Artesonraju, Huandoy, and Paria snow-capped mountains.
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