Peru

Americas · Peru

Peru

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Before you go

Before you go

Best monthsMay, June, July, August, and September
Typical daily budgetBudget: S/.70–100/day. Mid-range: S/.180–300/day. Comfort: S/.500+/day.
Visa noteVisa-free for up to 90–183 days for most Western nationalities. Check specific country requirements as policies vary.

Places to stop

Places to add

Chinchero
Sightseeing

Chinchero

Chinchero is a traditional Andean village perched at 3,762 meters near Cusco, famous for its intact Inca agricultural terraces, colonial church built atop Inca walls, and living weaving traditions. Local women in colorful dress demonstrate the ancient art of natural dyeing and loom weaving using techniques passed down for generations. The village's Sunday market is one of Peru's most authentic indigenous markets.

Cusco · Peru
Cusco
Sightseeing

Cusco

Cusco is the historic Andean city that anchors many Peru itineraries, with Inca stonework, colonial plazas, markets, and access to the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu routes.

Cusco · Peru
Lake Titicaca
Sightseeing

Lake Titicaca

Lake Titicaca is the world's highest navigable lake, straddling the border between Peru and Bolivia at 3,812 meters above sea level on the Andean Altiplano. It is one of South America's largest lakes by area and its deep, intense blue waters hold special spiritual significance for the Andean people. The lake is home to the floating reed islands of the Uros people — artificial islands handwoven from totora reeds — as well as the inhabited island of Taquile, famous for its UNESCO-recognized textile traditions.

Puno · Peru
Machu Picchu
Sightseeing

Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu is the legendary 15th-century Inca citadel perched on a ridge above the Urubamba River valley in the Peruvian Andes, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Built at the height of the Inca Empire and abandoned a century later, it was unknown to the outside world until Hiram Bingham's 1911 expedition. Its terraced agricultural platforms, temples, and palaces, set against a backdrop of misty mountain peaks, make it South America's most iconic archaeological site.

Cusco · Peru
Ollantaytambo
Sightseeing

Ollantaytambo

Ollantaytambo is a notable point of interest, offering visitors an opportunity to experience the distinctive character and appeal of this destination. Whether for its natural beauty, cultural significance, or unique atmosphere, it provides a rewarding experience as part of a broader exploration of the area.

Cusco · Peru

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