Peru Destinations Overview
Peru has many beautiful regions to explore. Listed below are some of the best highlights in the country. Read the synopsis of each region and then click on the "More" link for detailed information on the area.
Please visit the Map of Peru to get a better understanding of the geography and location of the main sites of this amazing country.
Lima
The streets of this sprawling metropolis reflect days of former glory and modern western influence, with old colonial mansions and contrasting ocean-side shopping centers and condominiums.
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Machu Picchu
Hidden away in a lush cloud forest of the Andes, this great citadel is an architectural and cultural marvel left behind by a fascinating and mysterious Inca civilization.
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Cuzco
The ancient capital is a jewel of Inca and colonial architecture. It is also the starting off point for trips to the Sacred Valley, the Inca Trail, and the Inca Empire.
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The Inca Trail
This ancient footpath connects villages and ruins of the Incan empire. Every year thousands of visitors venture on the same path as the Incas to see ancient ruins and beautiful mountainous terrain.
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Sacred Valley
Explore the ancient Inca ruins in the fertile, mountainous agricultural region of the Sacred Valley. The villages are also very enchanting, with their lively markets and old world culture.
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Nazca Lines
These 2,000-year-old line drawings of geometrical figures, birds, and animals, some 1,000ft in size, have prompted theories ranging from the extraterrestrial to the celestial.
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Puno and Lake Titicaca
Serving as the capital of Peru's antiplano region, Puno is the country's center for folklore, featuring handicrafts, costumes, fiestas, legends, and more than 300 different ethnic dances. Puno is also your gateway to the birthplace of the Incas, Lake Titicaca. The lake is also the worlds' highest navigable body of water
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The Amazon
This untamed jungle is one of the most important biospheres in the world, with over 800 species of birds and 1200 species of butterflies in the Parque Nacional Manu in southeastern Peru.
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Manu
This destination is home to the Parque Nacional Manu, the most bio-diverse rainforest park in the world. One of the last truly pristine regions of the tropics, Manu is the best place for observing wildlife.
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Trujillo
Located along the north coast, this colonial city is full of architectural jewels, Peru's best beaches, and witchcraft markets.
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