The Peruvian capital Lima is also the largest city in the country. Together with the port city of Callao, it forms the so-called metropolitan area. Lima's historic centre has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1990. With a mixture of Western influences and indigenous cultures, Lima has developed into a tourist destination not to be missed. Make sure not to miss the site of Pachacamac which is about 40 km south-east of Lima. This site dates back to A.D. 200 and was a religious site built before the Inca invasion of the area.

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Easter Island is a small island located at the centre of the Pacific Ocean. Easter Island is classed as the most remote populated island in the world due to it's location. The island is especially known for the mystical Moai statues, which can be found there and are a definite must-see! Researchers estimate that there were about 1,000 of these statues originally. Easter Island is also home to an extensive National Park. Rano Raraku volcano is located in the National Park and was the quarry which provided the stone for the Moai statues.

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The island of Hiva Oa, is one of the Marquesas Islands in the Pacific Ocean. The expressionist painter Paul Gauguin found inspiration on Hiva Oa and spent his last days here. The tombs of the painter as well as the singer and poet Jacques Brel are today's most popular tourist attractions on the island. Also worth seeing is the Gauguin Museum and the beautiful scenery can be best explored on a hike through the regions many trails. The region also boasts many archaeological gems such as the stone tiki and numerous petroglyphs.

Fakarava covers an area of approximately 1,200 square kilometers and is located just 490km northeast of Tahiti. Fakarava is composed of several motu(reef islands) and is the second largest of the Tuamotu atolls. The area has been named as a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO and is home to a number of rare animals and plants which are protected by the reserve. The main village in Fakarava is Rotoava. Fakarava has a population of around 855 inhabitants. The secluded and well-preserved island provides the perfect environment to relax and explore at your leisure.

Bora Bora is an idyllic island in the Western part of French Polynesia and is surrounded by a lagoon and a barrier reef. Known as an exclusive island, Bora Bora is one of the most popular tourist islands of the South Seas, due to the beautiful turquoise lagoon, imposing mountain peaks and iconic overwater bungalows. On the island, there is plenty of opportunity to explore, from 4x4 safaris to shark feedings and a natural underwater park perfect for seeing the local fish and coral. Bora Bora will be sure to capture your heart and provide you with unforgettable memories of the South Pacific.