Places to visit in Peru

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Arequipa and Colca Canyon

The sunlit oasis of Arequipa is home to pearl-coloured buildings and sits at the foot of craggy volcanoes. Nearby, condors swoop over the cavernous Colca Canyon. Book your tour with Journey Latin America now.

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Ayacucho and central Andes

Discover a beautiful and culturally rich mountainous region speckled with historic colonial towns.

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Cusco

Cusco

Surrounded by the Andean mountains, the former capital of the Inca Empire boasts intricate temples and golden-hued colonial architecture. Explore rugged landscapes and fascinating architecture with a Cusco holiday from Journey Latin America.

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Cordillera Huayhuash mountain range

Huaraz

The busy little city of Huaraz is the base for trekkers eager to explore the jagged ice peaks and turquoise lagoons of the Cordilleras Blanca and Huayhuash.

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Lake Titicaca – Peruvian side

One of Latin America's most iconic sites, Lake Titicaca straddles the border of Peru and Bolivia. Visit the unique man-made floating reed islands of the Andean community with experts Journey Latin America.

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Lima

Lima

The huge, dynamic City of Kings has much to tempt visitors en route to Peru's more famous archaeological wonders. Lima's historic heart has colonial churches, fascinating museums and modern districts serving up some of Latin America's best food.

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Machu PIcchu

Machu Picchu

One of South America’s most iconic and dramatic sites, the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu in Peru sits astride terraces carved into rainforest-clad Andean mountains. Hike the world-famous Inca Trail to the site or visit on an unforgettable day trip. Explore Journey Latin America's wide range of Machu Picchu holidays.

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Mancora and the north coast

The subtropical fishing village of Máncora is the foremost destination for adventurous travellers. Close by are palm-fringed beaches with sunset views over the Pacific.

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Northern Peru

The untouched mountain landscapes of this region are brimming with little-seen vestiges of bygone civilisations and archaeological delights.

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Paracas, Ica and Nazca

Visit a wildlife-rich nature reserve at Paracas on Peru's coast en route to the famous and mysterious Nazca Lines, carved in the desert long ago.

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Sacred Valley of the Incas

Enjoy the natural and cultural wonders of the Sacred Valley of the Incas, conveniently en route to Machu Picchu. Book now with Journey Latin America.

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The Peruvian Amazon (north)

The northern region of the Peruvian Amazon has flood plains and wide tributaries, a great environment for Amazonian river cruises.

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The Peruvian Amazon (south)

Stay in a friendly jungle lodge and discover an abundance of exotic birds, monkeys, caimans and flowering tropical plants, with the opportunity to visit indigenous communities.

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    A former Journey Latin America tour leader, Sally spent 7 years working, travelling and living throughout Latin America before returning to the UK to help people arrange their own adventures to this wonderful destination.

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    Kathryn backpacked across Argentina, Chile, Bolivia and Peru before joining us. She has a degree in Philosophy and French and is a keen netball player.

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    Heloise started her Latin American journey as an exchange student in Santiago, Chile. With extended summer holidays this was the perfect opportunity to backpack through Bolivia, Peru, Argentina and Brazil.

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    After graduating with a degree in Anthropology and History and having been fascinated by Latin America since childhood by the book featuring photos of Nazca, Juliet first visited the region in 2003. Since then, Juliet has visited the majority of countries in Latin America but has particularly extensive experience with Peru, a country she loves for many reasons but not least, its incredible archaeological richness and delicious food!

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