Where to go in Peru

A vast natural wonder visible from space, the Amazon Delta needs no introduction. Shared by eight countries, Brazil claims the lion’s share and contains pockets so remote they’ve never been explored.  

Nestled in the southwestern region of Peru, Arequipa stands as a city with a captivating history and cultural heritage that dates back centuries.

Carved over millennia by the meandering Colca River, this canyon stands as one of the world’s deepest.

Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Cusco remains a city that blends colonial Spanish charm with older, more austere remains of pre-Columbian glory.

The largest freshwater lake in South America, Lake Titicaca is known for its floating islands, ancient culture, and UNESCO World Heritage status. 

Founded by the conquistador Francisco Pizarro in 1535, Lima was first named “City of Kings”–a biblical reference to the ‘Three Wise Men of the East’–before its name was changed by the Spanish colonialists.

Perched within a misty, orchid-filled tropical forest high in the Andes Mountains of Peru, Machu Picchu is one of the most alluring archaeological sites in the world.

Northern Peru attracts intrepid travelers with its mix of archaeological sites, cultural heritage, and natural beauty; all hidden far away from the well-known Machu Picchu.

Located in the Andes mountains near Cusco, the Sacred Valley holds great historical and cultural significance as it was once the heartland of the Inca Empire, and lies beneath the world-famous site of Machu Picchu.