Family holidays with children in Peru - attractions and entertainment

Peru is hardly a great place for a beach holiday. This direction is not too advanced here. This is because the ocean is quite cold off the coast due to the Humboldt Current. However, the ocean warms up enough that you can comfortably spend time on the beach with a child in the north of the country, at a decent distance from Lima. It is worth noting Mancora, Punta Sal, and Tumbes among the resort cities. The period from October to March is the best time to travel to these places. Beach holidays in Trujillo and Paracas are also popular. There are the best beaches and the warmest water in Mancora. It is almost never rainy or cloudy here. You can observe the wildlife in addition to enjoying a beach holiday in Paracas. You will see penguins, dolphins, and sea lions there. There are also beaches in Lima. The water temperature can reach 22-24 degrees in January-March. This depends on the warm El Nino current.

If you are traveling to Peru with children, you should take into account the local geography and climate. Many attractions are located at a considerable height. Even adults are often overtaken by mountain sickness there. There is a risk of getting malaria in the jungle. You should have a first-aid kit with medicines for mountain sickness and prophylactic drugs for malaria. You should also take out medical insurance in advance.

More than 250 species of mammals, about 2000 species of birds, and 1100 species of butterflies live in Peru. There are many zoos and aquariums in the country. It will be interesting for adults and children there. You can visit the Butterfly Museum in Machu Picchu after visiting the most popular Inca city. You can observe insects in their natural habitat. The Parque de las Leyendas Zoo is located in the San Miguel district of Lima. This is one of the largest in the country. 215 species of animals and birds and more than 2000 animals are contained here. There are several areas in the zoo: coastal area, Andes zone, the jungle zone, and international zone, where you can find animals, not living in Peru. Parque Zoologico Huachipa is the second zoo in Lima. It is slightly smaller and newer. 200 species of animals live here. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

There is a unique center for the rescue and rehabilitation of marine mammals in Iquitos (Peruvian Amazon). Pacifico Adventures in Los Organos gives the opportunity to observe large marine mammals. There are special tours for whale watching and ocean birds, as well as fishing. The Park Naturale de Pucallpa in Ucayali was created to preserve and protect the unique flora and fauna. The territory includes a museum and a recreation area. There is an opportunity to take a boat trip to the lagoons there. Jaguars, otters, peccaries, agouti, and other animals live in the park.

The largest aquarium in Peru opened in the Huachipa zoo a few years ago. More than 1000 species of freshwater and marine life live there. You can visit the Acuario Amazonica and the Public Aquarium Nautilus in Lima. The child can ride on a llama, Alpaca, horse or donkey in many places in Peru, such as Cusco, for example.

Children will love the unusual chocolate museums in Cusco and Lima. They will be able not only to get acquainted with the history of its appearance but also to taste its different types in the museum cafes. Mini Mundo is a museum of miniatures. Models of more than 150 attractions in Peru are represented there. The Interactive Museum of Science and Technology is located in Imagination Park. The best planetarium in Peru is also located in Lima. The Museo de Sitio Naval Submarino Abtao will interest children who love ships and submarines. Visitors get inside a real submarine during an organized tour.

The water park in Lima (Magic Water Circuit) will bring a lot of fun. There are many fountains here. An amazing show at the waterfall is arranged in the evenings. Fountains are highlighted. Some of them are interactive. You can do fancy surfing in Huacachina. The small desert is covered with dunes. You can practice sand surfing there.

Daytona Park is the largest amusement park in the country. There is entertainment for all age groups there. Carousels, bouncy castles, and trains will appeal to younger children. A skate park and video games are suitable for older children. Ghost Train is an unusual amusement park. It is an abandoned metro station. The entrance to the territory is free. Kis Kas Water Park will please children with a lot of entertainment. There is a good Peruvian restaurant for adults there. The catacombs in the monastery of San Francisco are quite a specific entertainment. But some children like to be scared.

Iceland Park in Lima is the only place in the country where you can skate. There is a possibility of training for children from 7 years old. Amistad Park is interesting for children's railway, pond with fish, and waterfowl. You can rent a boat or have fun on the rides there.