Places to visit in Peru
Discover our guide to the most exciting, memorable and inspiring places to visit in Peru.
Arequipa and Colca Canyon
Take a tour to Arequipa, Peru's colonial white city and launch pad for visits to the Colca Canyon, Peru. Book your tour with The sunlit oasis of Arequipa - the White City – is home to pearl-coloured buildings and sits at the foot of craggy volcanoes. Nearby, condors swoop over the cavernous Colca Canyon. 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
Surrounded by the ice peaks of the Andes, the former capital of the Inca Empire boasts intricate temples and golden-hued colonial architecture.
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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 island of the Uros indians and Taquile island.
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Lima
This huge and dynamic City of Kings literally has something of interest to offer all visitors.
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Machu Picchu
Easily one of South America’s most iconic and dramatic sites, the Inca citadel sits astride a series of man-hewn terraces carved into rainforest-clad Andean mountains.
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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
The Paracas Nature Reserve on a rocky desert peninsula and the guano-rich Ballestas Islands are a treat for lovers of wildlife.
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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, alligators and flowering tropical plants, with the opportunity to visit indigenous communities.
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Arequipa and Colca Canyon
Take a tour to Arequipa, Peru's colonial white city and launch pad for visits to the Colca Canyon, Peru. Book your tour with The sunlit oasis of Arequipa - the White City – is home to pearl-coloured buildings and sits at the foot of craggy volcanoes. Nearby, condors swoop over the cavernous Colca Canyon. 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
Surrounded by the ice peaks of the Andes, the former capital of the Inca Empire boasts intricate temples and golden-hued colonial architecture.
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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.
Explore more
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 island of the Uros indians and Taquile island.
Explore more
Lima
This huge and dynamic City of Kings literally has something of interest to offer all visitors.
Explore more
Machu Picchu
Easily one of South America’s most iconic and dramatic sites, the Inca citadel sits astride a series of man-hewn terraces carved into rainforest-clad Andean mountains.
Explore more
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.
Explore more
Northern Peru
The untouched mountain landscapes of this region are brimming with little-seen vestiges of bygone civilisations and archaeological delights.
Explore more
Paracas, Ica and Nazca
The Paracas Nature Reserve on a rocky desert peninsula and the guano-rich Ballestas Islands are a treat for lovers of wildlife.
Explore more
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, alligators and flowering tropical plants, with the opportunity to visit indigenous communities.
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Chris Rendell-Dunn - Travel Expert
Anglo-Peruvian Chris grew up in Lima and spent much of his adult life in between London and Cusco as a tour leader, before settling permanently in our London-based Tailor-made and Group Tours sales team.
Sophie Barber - Travel Expert
Sophie lived in Chile before joining us and has travelled extensively across Latin America, from Mexico to the furthest tip of Patagonia and beyond to Antarctica.
Hannah Donaldson - Travel Expert
Having spent part of her childhood in Colombia and worked in Brazil and Costa Rica, Hannah's ties to Latin America run deep. Hannah is a much valued Travel Expert in our Tailor-made Holidays and Group Tours sales team.
Mary Anne Nelson - Travel Expert
Born in the Atacama Desert in northern Chile, Mary’s insider knowledge and dry sense of humour make her a highly valued member of the Tailor-made Holidays and Group Tour sales team.
Carrie Gallagher - Travel Expert
A former JLA tour leader, Carrie brings a wealth of on-the-ground experience to our London-based Tailor-made and Group Tours department.
Kathryn Rhodes - Travel Expert
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.
