Cajamarca, Peru - Cajamarca is a melting pot of colonial architecture, historical significance, and a beautiful countryside. The city played an important part in South American history as it was an Incan stronghold which was taken by the Spanish who eventually conquered the continent and formed the Viceroyalty of Peru. From the conquest of the area, the city of Cajamarca ceased to be an Incan city and the Spanish imposed there magnificent colonial architecture upon the city.

The city retains this architecture and it is a focal point to tourism in the region. The area has many tourist destinations appealing to travelers with a variety of interests. These destinations are: Inca Baths, medicinal hot springs which were built by the Incas, the Ventanillas de Otuzco, an Incan cemetery carved into volcanic rock, Cumbemayo, a pre-Incan hydraulic engineering complex still working today, a picturesque hacienda called La Colpa, Kuntur Wasi, a commercial centre dating to 1100 B.C. also containing a museum thought to have the oldest gold artifacts known to man, and a zoo. The city of Cajamarca is home to the Ransom Room, an Incan room that the Spanish ordered to be filled with gold and silver to secure the release of the Incan ruler Atahualpa. The ransom was met but the emperor was still killed.

Callao, Peru - The Constitutional Province of Callao, is really a city rather than a political entity. It forms part of the Lima Metropolitan Area and is the transportation hub of the entire country. It is the location of the Jorge Chavez International Airport, the largest in the country. Callao is also Peru's largest maritime port and was founded in 1537. During the Viceroyalty of Peru, all wealth extracted from the South American Continent had to pass through this city. This wealth is evident through the remaining colonial mansions and elaborately carved balconies which characterize the city. The Real Felipe Fortress is an important tourist attraction which was built in 1747 to protect the city from pirates such as Sir Francis Drake. The fortress also played a key role in the Peruvian War of Independence. Chucuito, a neighborhood of Callao, is known for its Gothic and neo-Renaissance houses as well as brightly colored homes.

The district of La Punta, was once home to the beach houses of Lima's aristocracy and contains stately homes dating back to the early 19th century. The La Punta district is characterized by an ocean boardwalk, pebble beaches, and elegant mansions. The islands of El Camotal, San Lorenzo, El Frontón, Cavinzas and Palomino are located just off the coast and are home to sea birds and sea lions. The island of El Fronton once housed some of Peru's most dangerous criminals.