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Arequipa |
Located in the south of the country, the so-called "White City" abounds with colonial buildings constructed with white volcanic stone, which have been perfectly preserved throughout the centuries.
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Ayacucho |
This colonial city, located in the central highlands at an altitude of 9,000 ft above sea level, is one of the most picturesque cities in Peru. It is famous for its Easter processions, its 200-year-old university...
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Cajamarca |
Located 540 miles north of Lima, Cajamarca is best known as the site of the first meeting between Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro and Atahualpa, the last Inca Emperor. This colonial city...
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Chiclayo |
Capital of the department of Lambayeque, Chiclayo is a commercial city, 480 miles north of Lima, known for its fabulous weaving and ceramics. Only a short...
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Cusco |
Cusco is located in the Valley of the Huatanay River in Peru's southeastern Andes, at an altitude of 11,000 feet above sea level. This legendary valley was populated by human settlements...
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Huaraz |
Located 249 miles northeast of Lima lies the highest chain of snow-covered peaks in the highlands: the 112-mile long Cordillera Blanca. The region is easily...
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Ica |
Ica is a lush agricultural oasis surrounded by desert sands located 194 miles south of Lima. It is the wine and Pisco capital of Peru. Worth a visit is the...
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Iquitos |
Once a thriving rubber town, Iquitos still retains many of the original manor houses and colonial architecture from its heyday. Located on the banks of the Amazon River, the city is now the starting...
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Lima |
Lima was founded on January 18, 1535 by Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro on the banks of the Rimac River. The name “Lima” is derived from the Quechua word for "that who speaks". It soon...
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Machu Picchu |
The Machu Picchu archaeological complex is located 75 miles from Cuzco, about a three and a half hour ride by train. It is perched on the eastern slopes of the Vilcanota Mountain Range, a chain of mountains...
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Nazca |
Nazca, located about 280 miles south of Lima and 100 miles from Ica, was the site of a highly advanced pre-Inca civilization. Testimony of this ancient people is the archaeological puzzle of the...
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Puerto Maldonado |
Tucked into remote southeastern Peru, the area of Madre de Dios borders the department of Cuzco to the west, and Bolivia and Brazil to the east. Puerto Maldonado, the main city and gateway to this...
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Puno |
Puno is the main city and gateway to all attractions around Lake Titicaca. Founded by the Spaniards in 1668, Puno is a city rich in local mestizo art, the fusion of native and Spanish styles that can be...
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Sacred Valley |
Located one hour from Cuzco, the Sacred Valley is one of the most beautiful spots in all Latin America. This lush valley of fertile fields and tropical flowers, situated at 8,800 feet above sea level, is...
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Trujillo |
This is one of the most beautiful cities in Peru, located in the fertile Santa Catalina Valley, in an oasis irrigated by the Moche River. The city preserves magnificent aristocratic mansions and many...
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