Peru has no shortage of wonders to discover. Here are just a few of the must-see attractions you should experience during your trip:
1. Machupicchu
No matter how many pictures you’ve seen, nothing can prepare you for seeing Machu Picchu in person. Time flies as you try to unravel the mysteries of the ruins and wonder how such a remote place can have such grandeur.
2. Cusco
The story comes to life in Cusco. Every time you turn, you see another remnant of the inky history. Ruins were everywhere, and even over the old infirmaries, houses, and markets, new, elegant structures were built.
3. Sacred Valley
This fertile valley is dotted with Inca ruins, including the massive Ollantaytambo fortress. Visit the market on the day when the peaceful village comes to life. The cobblestone streets are filled with all imaginary colors, products and animals.
4. Amazon Jungle
Spend your mornings watching colorful macaws and monkeys, and your afternoons learning about traditional plant uses or spotting crocodiles in ancient lakes. So at night you need to have a flashlight ready to hunt the big creatures in the jungle.
5. Lima
The Peruvian capital holds unexpected treasures. Delve beneath the city’s surface and you’ll find pre-Columbian temples, elegant details and plenty of modern entertainment, like the café-filled Miraflores district. Lima is also world famous for its incredible gastronomy.
6. Arequipa
As we all know, the White City is spectacular. Surrounded by canyons, volcanoes, and deserts, it is perfect for exploring the wild side of Peru. But the true beauty of this city lies in the buildings made of white volcanic stone.
7. Colca Canyon
While the view of the canyon is impressive (it’s twice as deep as the Grand Canyon), your heart will skip a beat when you catch a glimpse of the elusive Andean condor. This bird has a wingspan of 3.2 meters and can not only glide, but also soar.
8. Lake Titicaca
Lake Titicaca is large enough to house countless island communities, coca smugglers, and the entire Bolivian navy. Remnants of ancient cultures are visible everywhere, and many communities live on reed islands, just as they have for hundreds of years.
9. Nazca
Nasca’s lines are one of the world’s greatest secrets. More than 500 square kilometers of desert landscapes are painted with images of spiders, monkeys and birds. The most amazing part? They can only be seen from the air.
10. Aguas Calientes
Regardless of whether you just went hiking the Inca Trail or traveling through the Holy Valley, Agua Calientes is a great place to stop, enjoy the sultry hot baths and reflect on your adventures so far.
