Peru Destinations: Best Places to Visit 2025

Peru has many amazing places to visit. From the big city of Lima to the old Inca city of Cusco, the famous Machu Picchu, and the Amazon rainforest. Each place has something special to offer.

Best Places to Visit in Peru: Popular Destinations

Lima

Peru's capital city. Great food, beautiful old buildings, and nice areas by the ocean.

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Cusco

The old Inca capital city. This is where you start your trip to Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley.

Explore Cusco

Machu Picchu

The famous old Inca city in the mountains. One of the most amazing places in the world.

Explore Machu Picchu

Sacred Valley

A beautiful valley with old Inca ruins, colorful markets, and small mountain towns.

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Arequipa

A beautiful city with white buildings from colonial times. Also the starting point for visiting Colca Canyon.

Explore Arequipa

Lake Titicaca

The highest lake in the world where boats can travel. Visit the floating Uros Islands and the island of Taquile.

Explore Lake Titicaca

Amazon Rainforest

Visit the Amazon rainforest. Start your trip from Iquitos or Puerto Maldonado.

Explore Amazon

Huaraz

The best place in Peru for hiking and mountain adventures. Start here to visit the Cordillera Blanca mountains.

Explore Huaraz

Peru Travel Planning Resources

Itineraries

Day-by-day itineraries for 3-day, 5-day, 7-day, 10-day, and 14-day Peru trips.

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Transportation

Learn how to get around Peru by bus, train, plane, and other local transport.

Transportation guide

Practical Info

Currency, visas, safety, altitude sickness, and essential travel tips for Peru.

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