Peru Destinations: Places to Visit in Peru

Travelers flock to Peru to visit Machu Picchu. And while this world wonder destination never fails to impress, what really captures people's hearts are the rich cultural traditions, friendly people, delicious food, and magnificent nature found across the country. From high mountains and untouched rainforest to coastal desert and gorgeous beaches, Peru has it all. Browse our destinations and find inspiration for your trip.

Machu Picchu

As Peru’s most iconic archaeological site, Machu Picchu has appropriately been deemed one of the New Seven Wonders of the World and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Cusco

As Peru’s most iconic archaeological site, Machu Picchu has appropriately been deemed one of the New Seven Wonders of the World and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Sacred Valley

The Sacred Valley is a must-see destination for any traveler to Peru. Conveniently situated halfway between Cusco and Machu Picchu, it is home to some of Peru’s most awe-inspiring archeological sites.

Inca Trail

Rooted in Inca heritage, this centuries-old path gives hikers the chance to walk in the footsteps of pre-Columbian royalty. The final destination is majestic Machu Picchu.

Lima

Well informed travelers are privy to the wealth of culinary, historic, and cultural gems that this city by the Pacific has to offer.

Puno & Lake Titicaca

The deep blue waters of Lake Titicaca, the world's highest navigable lake, guard myriad remote islands. Here, where life moves at a slower pace, communities have preserved centuries-old traditions.

Arequipa

Nestled between the desert coast and the foothills of the Andes, Arequipa is renowned across Peru for its architecture, volcanoes, delectable food specialties, and distinctive regional traditions.

Amazon Rainforest

Walk in the shadow of giant trees, climb to the top of canopy towers, hop into a canoe and glide across mirror-like lagoons while colorful parrots and macaws soar overhead.

Galapagos Islands

Whatever it may be that draws you to this remote archipelago off Ecuador's coast, the allure of its living displays of natural history and breathtaking beauty are undeniable.

Paracas

Only a few places in the world possess the kind of natural beauty and historic charisma that can capture the hearts and minds of visitors in an instant. Machu Picchu is one of them.

Nazca

Etched into the desert coastal plains of Peru exist the UNESCO-recognized attraction and ever perplexing riddle of the Nazca Lines.

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