Peru is a country deeply committed to environmental protection, having established a comprehensive series of measures to safeguard specific natural sites. Peru has already created more than sixty protected parks, reserves, and sanctuaries, representing approximately 15% of the country's total area…

Here is a selection of some of these protected sites and natural reserves. You will find information about the best times to visit during your stay in Peru, as well as activities and attractions to experience once you arrive.

Some of Peru's most stunning protected sites:

1/ Lake Titicaca: Best visited from April to October. It is the world's highest navigable lake. You can enjoy boat excursions and visit the islands.

2/ Manu National Park: From June to November, observe Amazonian flora and fauna and practice canoeing and kayaking.

3/ Paracas Reserve: Best periods are December to April and June to August to see colonies of flamingos.

4/ Salinas y Aguada Blanca Reserve: A volcanic region where you can encounter vicuñas and guanacos. Thousands of Chilean flamingos inhabit the lagoons near Arequipa.

5/ Yarinacocha: An Amazonian center with remarkably rich fauna and flora from June to November

6/ Ausangate: From May to June, ideal for trekking with exceptional views of the most beautiful peaks in the Cusco region

7/ Colca Canyon: May to November. Trekking, spectacular landscapes, the world's second deepest canyon at 100 kilometers long, and opportunities to observe condor flights

8/ Salinas Lagoon: From January to April. An enormous lagoon populated by flamingos, which transforms into a salt desert during the dry season.

9/ Llanganuco Lagoon: May to September, trekking near two magnificent lakes with distinctive flora.

10/ Islas Ballestas: Year-round, these islands and cliffs are home to marine wildlife (sea lions, penguins, and more). Water sports available.

11/ Cotahuasi Canyon: From May to November. Trekking, hot springs, fantastic landscapes, the world's deepest canyon.

12/ Pampas Galeras Reserve: From May to October. Ideal for spotting vicuñas in the pampas near Nazca.

13/ Tambopata National Reserve: May to October. Amazonian fauna and flora.

14/ Tingo María National Park: Numerous bird species can be observed throughout the year.

15/ Mejía Lagoon: January to April. 200 bird species, a paradise for birdwatchers.

16/ Cordillera Blanca: May to September, trekking, mountaineering, incredible peaks exceeding 6,000 meters, including Peru's highest point.

17/ Noroeste Reserve: Year-round, Amazonian landscapes, fauna and flora, mangrove forests, canoeing, kayaking, and trekking.

18/ Chaparri Ecological Reserve: Year-round, fauna and flora, trekking.

19/ El Misti: From July to November: Climb this volcano near Arequipa.

20/ Pacaya Samiria Reserve: June to November. Peru's largest park. Amazonian wilderness, hiking, canoeing, manatees, pink river dolphins, and threatened species.

21/ Huascarán National Park: Peru's highest peak. From May to September. Mountaineering, trekking, and climbing.

22/ Cordillera Huayhuash: May to November. Glaciers, peaks, and lakes near Huaraz, ideal for circuit treks

23/ Cordillera Negra: May to November, trekking, mountain biking, horseback riding, climbing in arid mountains near Huaraz.

24/ Huayllay Sanctuary: May to October. Hiking and discovering local fauna and flora. Unusual geological formations.

25/ Junín Reserve: April to November. Numerous birds to observe during ornithological walks through marshlands

26/ Bahuaja Sonene National Park: A southern Amazonian park with extraordinary fauna and flora, many endangered species

27/ Lomas de Lachay Reserve: From June to November. 55 bird species, beautiful hiking trails less than 100 kilometers from Lima

28/ Ampay Sanctuary: Fauna and flora of the Cusco region. From May to September