Peru unfurls as a living tapestry of empires — Inca stonework so precise a blade won't fit its seams, Nazca lines etched into the desert, and the mist-wrapped citadel of Machu Picchu crowning the cloud forest. Descend from the terracotta rooftops of Cusco into the Sacred Valley, feast in Lima's world-ranked kitchens, and drift over Lake Titicaca's floating reed islands. Whether trekking high passes or sampling ceviche at a seaside cevichería, travelers find a country where the ancient and the alive are inseparable.
Regions to explore
Cusco
The Inca capital — cobbled lanes, colonial squares, and gateway to the trail.
Sacred Valley
Terraced ruins at Ollantaytambo, Pisac's market, and Andean village life.
Machu Picchu
Sunrise at the Sun Gate over the lost city — the journey's crown.
Lima
South America's culinary capital, ceviche counters, and clifftop Miraflores.
Available Tours
From $3,400
From $2,800
Best Time to Visit
May–Sep
Dry Season
Oct–Nov
Shoulder Season
Dec–Mar
Rainy Season
Jun–Aug
Inca Trail Peak
Quick Facts
- Currency
- Sol (S/.)
- Language
- Spanish, Quechua
- Time Zone
- PET (UTC-5)
- Visa
- 183-day visa-free (US)
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