Peru
410 places in Peru, sorted into the categories that matter when you are planning: what each place is, when it is worth going, how long to allow and how to reach it.
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RegionSouth America
CapitalLima
Places written410
Categories covered5 of 5
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CurrencySol (PEN)
LanguagesSpanish, Quechua
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Nature & outdoors (142) Landmarks & history (116) Museums & culture (79) Attractions & fun (38) Food & drink (35)
UNESCO heritage World Heritage Sites and living traditions on the UNESCO lists
UNESCO · World Heritage
Arequipa
UNESCO · World Heritage 
Caral
UNESCO · Intangible heritage
Ceviche Tradition
UNESCO · World Heritage 
Chan Chan
UNESCO · World Heritage
Chavín de Huántar
UNESCO · World Heritage 
Cusco
UNESCO · Intangible heritage
El Carmen Chincha
UNESCO · Intangible heritage
Huaconada de Mito
UNESCO · World Heritage 
Huascarán National Park
UNESCO · World Heritage 
Lima's Historic Centre
UNESCO · World Heritage 
Machu Picchu
UNESCO · World Heritage 
Manú National Park
UNESCO · Intangible heritage
Qoyllur Rit'i
UNESCO · World Heritage
Río Abiseo National Park
UNESCO · Intangible heritage
Scissors Dance
UNESCO · Intangible heritage
Taquile Island
UNESCO · Intangible heritage
The Candelaria Festival of Puno
UNESCO · World Heritage 
The Inca Trail
UNESCO · World Heritage 
The Nazca Lines
UNESCO · Intangible heritage
The Q'eswachaka Rope Bridge
UNESCO · Intangible heritage
Wititi Dance
Nature & outdoors Waterfalls, lakes, canyons, national parks, beaches, caves and the trails that reach them.
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Abra Málaga
private reserve
Abra Patricia Reserve
waterfall
Ahuashiyacu Falls
coastal lagoon
Albufera de Medio Mundo
national reserve
Allpahuayo Mishana Reserve
protected forest
Alto Mayo Protected Forest
communal reserve
Amarakaeri Communal Reserve
national sanctuary
Ampay National Sanctuary
waterfall
Antankallo Waterfall
canyon
Apurímac Canyon
trek
Ausangate Trek
national park
Bahuaja Sonene National Park
hot spring
Baños del Inca
river confluence
Birthplace of the Amazon
gorge
Boquerón del Padre Abad
forest
Bosque de Pómac
waterfalls
Breo Waterfalls
national reserve
Calipuy Reserve
canyon
Cañón del Pato
cloud forest
Carpish Cloud Forest
mountain
Cerro Blanco
national park
Cerros de Amotape National Park
volcano
Chachani
forest
Chaparrí Ecological Reserve
surf break
Chicama
clay lick
Chuncho Macaw Clay Lick
beach
Colán
canyon 
Colca Canyon
national park
Cordillera Azul National Park
mountain
Cordillera Huayhuash
coastline
Costa Verde
canyon
Cotahuasi Canyon
viewpoint
Cruz del Cóndor
national park
Cutervo National Park
mountain
El Misti
beach
El Ñuro and the Turtle Pier
waterfall
El Tirol Waterfall
scenic route
Four Lakes Route, Acomayo
waterfall
Gera Waterfall
waterfall 
Gocta Waterfall
rock formation
Hatun Machay
lake 
Huacachina
waterfall
Huacamaillo Waterfall
wetland
Huacarpay Lake
cave
Huagapo Cave
waterfalls
Huancaya Waterfalls
beach
Huanchaco
national park
Huascarán National Park
national park
Huayllay Stone Forest
mountain
Huayna Picchu
private reserve
Huembo Reserve
lake
Humantay Lake
desert peninsula
Illescas Reserve
forest 
Iquitos and the Amazon
island
Isla Foca
island
Islas Palomino
cloud forest
Kosñipata Valley
waterfall
La Chinata Waterfall
glacial lake
Laguna 69
lake
Laguna Azul at Sauce
high-altitude lake
Laguna Choclococha
glacial lake
Laguna Churup
lake and archaeological site
Laguna de los Cóndores
lake
Laguna de Paca
lake
Laguna de Pacucha
lake
Laguna Huaypo
glacial lake
Laguna Lauricocha
glacial lake
Laguna Llaca
desert lagoon
Laguna Morón
high-altitude lake
Laguna Parinacochas
glacial lake
Laguna Parón
high-altitude lake
Laguna Sibinacocha
hill lake
Laguna Wilcacocha
high-altitude lake
Lake Junín
lake
Lake Sandoval
lake 
Lake Titicaca
trek
Lares Trek
sacred lakes
Las Huaringas
glacial lakes
Llanganuco Lakes
guano islands
Lobos de Afuera Islands
fog oasis
Lomas de Atiquipa
national park
Lomas de Lachay National Reserve
fog oasis
Lomas de Lúcumo
beach
Máncora
gardens and waterfall
Mandor Gardens
national park
Manú National Park
canyon
Marañón Canyon
viewpoint
Marcahuasi
coastal wetland
Mejía Lagoons Sanctuary
natural pools
Millpu Lagoons
hill
Morro de Calzada
mountain
Nevado Alpamayo
volcano
Nevado Coropuna
mountain
Nevado Huaytapallana
mountain
Nevado Pariacaca
mountain
Nevado Pisco
national park
Nor Yauyos-Cochas Landscape Reserve
fossil desert
Ocucaje Desert Fossils
national park
Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve
mountain
Pallay Punchu
rock formation
Pampachiri Stone Forest
national reserve
Pampas Galeras Reserve
urban wetland
Pantanos de Villa
island 
Paracas and the Ballestas Islands
glacier
Pastoruri Glacier
beach
Pimentel Beach
beach
Playa Roja
beach
Playa Tuquillo
river gorge
Pongo de Mainique
mountain pass
Punta Olímpica Pass
beach
Punta Sal
marine reserve
Punta San Juan
plant reserve
Puya Raimondii Forest
glacial valley
Quilcayhuanca Valley
cave
Quiocta Cave
mountain 
Rainbow Mountain
national park
Río Abiseo National Park
national park
Salinas y Aguada Blanca National Reserve
trek
Salkantay Trek
marine reserve
San Fernando National Reserve
mangrove
San Pedro de Vice Mangroves
canyon oasis
Sangalle Oasis
trekking route
Santa Cruz Trek
desert
Sechura Desert
national park
Sierra del Divisor National Park
waterfall
Sipia Waterfall
canyon
Sonche Canyon
valley
Sondondo Valley
national sanctuary
Tabaconas Namballe Sanctuary
national park
Tambopata National Reserve
trail
The Inca Trail
forest
The Tumbes Mangroves
canyon
Tinajani Canyon
community reserve
Tingana Reserve
national park
Tingo María National Park
plant reserve
Titankayocc Puya Forest
rock formation
Torre Torre
viewpoint
Tres Cruces
volcanic field
Valle de los Volcanes
national park
Yanachaga Chemillén National Park
oxbow lake
Yarinacocha Lagoon
waterfall
Yumbilla Falls
Landmarks & history Castles, ruins, old towns, monuments and the places where the history actually happened.
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Aramu Muru
old town
Arequipa
archaeological site
Áspero
old town
Ayacucho's Historic Centre
archaeological site
Aypate
archaeological site
Bandurria
bridge
Bridge of Sighs
archaeological site
Cahuachi
old town
Cajamarca's Colonial Centre
archaeological site
Cajamarquilla
archaeological site
Cantalloc Aqueducts
archaeological site
Caral
historic house
Casa de Aliaga
historic building
Casa de Fierro
historic house
Casa del Moral
archaeological site
Castillo de Huarmey
archaeological site
Cerro Baúl
archaeological site
Cerro Sechín
archaeological site
Chan Chan
archaeological site
Chankillo
archaeological site
Chauchilla Cemetery
archaeological site
Chavín de Huántar
historic bridges
Checacupe Bridges
archaeological site
Chinchero Archaeological Site
archaeological site
Choquequirao
archaeological site
Chotuna Chornancap
historic building
Cuarto del Rescate
archaeological site
Cumbemayo
old town
Cusco
archaeological site
Cutimbo
archaeological site
El Brujo and the Lady of Cao
archaeological site
El Paraíso
archaeological site
Huaca Arco Iris
archaeological site
Huaca Centinela
archaeological site
Huaca del Sol and Huaca de la Luna
archaeological site
Huaca Esmeralda
archaeological site
Huaca Huallamarca
archaeological site
Huaca Mateo Salado
archaeological site
Huaca Pucllana
archaeological site
Huaca Rajada
archaeological site
Huánuco Pampa
church
Huaro Church
church
Huaytará Church
archaeological site
Huchuy Qosqo
archaeological site
Incahuasi Cañete
archaeological site
Intiwatana de Pomacocha
churches
Juli Churches
archaeological site
Kotosh
fortress 
Kuélap
archaeological site
Kuntur Wasi
church
Las Nazarenas Church
old town
Lima's Historic Centre
archaeological site
Llactapata
archaeological site
Machu Picchu
promenade
Malecón Tarapacá
salt pans
Maras Salt Ponds
archaeological site
Marcahuamachuco
rock art site
Miculla Petroglyphs
archaeological site
Moray Terraces
archaeological site
Narihualá
archaeological site
Ollantaytambo Fortress
archaeological site
Pachacamac
archaeological site
Pakatnamú
geoglyph
Palpa Lines
archaeological site
Panamarca
geoglyph
Paracas Candelabra
archaeological site
Paramonga Fortress
archaeological site
Paredones
archaeological site
Piquillacta
archaeological site
Písac Ruins
church
Pomata Church
cemetery
Presbítero Maestro Cemetery
archaeological site
Pueblo de los Muertos
archaeological site
Puerto Inca
archaeological site
Puka Pukara
cathedral
Puno Cathedral
archaeological site
Puruchuco
archaeological site
Qenqo
historic road
Qhapaq Ñan
temple
Qorikancha
archaeological site
Raqchi
archaeological site
Revash Mausoleums
archaeological site
Rumicolca
archaeological site
Rúpac
fortress
Sacsayhuamán
monastery
San Francisco Monastery Lima
archaeological site
San José de Moro
monastery
Santa Catalina Monastery
convent
Santa Rosa de Ocopa Convent
convent
Santo Domingo Convent Lima
archaeological site
Saywite Stone
archaeological site
Sillustani
archaeological site
Sóndor
archaeological site
Tambo Colorado
archaeological site
Tambomachay
archaeological site
Tantamayo
church
The Church of Andahuaylillas
archaeological site
The Nazca Lines
bridge
The Q'eswachaka Rope Bridge
archaeological site 
The Sacred Valley of the Incas
archaeological site
The Sarcophagi of Karajía
archaeological site
The Wari Ruins
archaeological site
Tipón
rock art site
Toro Muerto Petroglyphs
old town
Trujillo's Colonial Centre
archaeological site
Túcume
archaeological site
Tunanmarca
historic wall
Twelve Angled Stone
archaeological site
Uyo Uyo
archaeological site
Ventanillas de Combayo
archaeological site
Ventanillas de Otuzco
archaeological site
Vilcabamba Espíritu Pampa
archaeological site
Vilcashuamán
archaeological site
Waqrapukara
archaeological site
Wilcahuaín
archaeological site
Zurite Terraces
Museums & culture Museums, galleries, open-air heritage sites and the collections worth planning a day around.
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Amano Textile Museum
island community
Amantaní Island
island community
Anapia Island
village
Antioquía Painted Village
neighbourhood
Barranco
neighbourhood
Barrio Santa Ana Ayacucho
museum
Brüning Museum
festival
Cajamarca Carnival
cultural district
Callao Monumental
museum
Casa Concha Museum
cultural centre
Casa de la Literatura
town
Chacas
town
Chazuta
craft village
Chinchero Weaving Village
craft tradition
Chulucanas Pottery
craft village
Cochas Gourd Carving
town
El Carmen Chincha
museum
Gold Museum Lima
festival
Huaconada de Mito
craft village
Hualhuas
craft tradition
Huamanga Stone Carving
village
Huancas
city
Huancavelica
museum
Ica Regional Museum
festival
Inti Raymi
town
Jauja
museum
Julio C Tello Museum
village
La Jalca
town
Lamas
town
Lampa
museum
Larco Museum
community tourism
Llachón Peninsula
museum
MAC Lima
valley
Mantaro Valley
village
Maras Village
festival
Marinera Festival Trujillo
craft town
Monsefú
museum
MUNA National Museum
museum
Museo de Arte de Lima
museum
Museo Leymebamba
museum
Museo Santuarios Andinos
museum
Museum of the Royal Tombs of Sipán
museum
National Museum of Archaeology Lima
town
Oxapampa
town
Paucartambo
museum
Pedro de Osma Museum
tradition
Peruvian Paso Horses
town
Pevas
market
Písac Artisan Market
town
Pozuzo
town
Pucará
festival
Qoyllur Rit'i
craft village
Quinua Village
quarry route
Ruta del Sillar
neighbourhood
San Blas Neighbourhood
indigenous community
San Francisco Shipibo Village
craft village
San Jerónimo de Tunán
festival
San Juan Festival
craft village
San Pedro de Cajas
market
Santurantikuy Market
craft tradition
Sarhua Painted Boards
dance tradition
Scissors Dance
festival
Semana Santa Ayacucho
festival
Semana Santa Tarma
religious procession
Señor de los Milagros
museum
Sicán National Museum
island community
Taquile Island
festival
The Candelaria Festival of Puno
tradition
The Craft Workshops of Catacaos
tradition
The Reed Boats of Huanchaco
tradition
The Retablos of Ayacucho
festival
Trujillo Spring Festival
island community
Uros Floating Islands
tradition
Vicuña Chaccu
religious festival
Virgen de la Puerta Otuzco
festival
Virgen del Carmen Festival
dance tradition
Wititi Dance
village
Yanque
town
Zaña
Attractions & fun Theme parks, zoos, aquariums, towers and the built attractions families actually queue for.
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Aguas Calientes
wildlife centre
Amazon Manatee Rescue Center
village
Cabanaconde
fishing village
Cabo Blanco
town
Caraz
city
Chachapoyas
town
Chivay
spa town
Churín
water park
Circuito Mágico del Agua
hot springs
Cocalmayo Hot Springs
zoo
Cochahuasi Animal Sanctuary
cooperative farm
Granja Porcón
city
Huancayo
city
Huaraz
hot springs
La Calera Hot Springs
beach town
Los Órganos
town
Lunahuaná
viewing tower
María Reiche Tower
promenade
Miraflores Malecón
wildlife sanctuary
Monkey Island
city
Moyobamba
visitor centre
Mundo Alpaca
beach town
Pacasmayo
hot springs
Pacchanta Hot Springs
zoo
Parque de las Leyendas
park
Parque del Amor
park
Parque Kennedy
wildlife centre
Pilpintuwasi Butterfly Farm
city
Puerto Maldonado
port village
Puerto Pizarro
beach town
Punta Hermosa
zoo
Quistococha Tourist Park
historic mill
Sabandía Mill
city
Tarapoto
cable car
The Kuélap Cable Car
town
Urubamba
garden
Waqanki Orchid Center
viewpoint
Yanahuara Viewpoint
Food & drink Market halls, food streets and the dishes a country is genuinely known for - areas and traditions, not single venues.
Open the full Food & drink page → ingredient
Ají Pepper Heritage
agricultural region
Altiplano Quinoa Heartland
cuisine
Amazonian Cuisine
street food
Anticuchos Street Grills
dish
Arequipa's Picantería Cooking
market
Belén Market
dish
Causa Limeña
national dish
Ceviche Tradition
coffee region
Chanchamayo Coffee Valley
drink
Chicha de Jora
drink
Chicha Morada
cuisine
Chifa Cuisine
tradition
Cuy Tradition
festival
Fiesta de la Vendimia
local speciality
King Kong Sweet
food district
Lima's Barrio Chino
dish
Lomo Saltado
local speciality
Majes River Shrimp
market
Mercado Central Lima
market
Mercado Modelo de Chiclayo
market
Mercado San Pedro
wine region
Moquegua Pisco Bodegas
cuisine
Nikkei Cuisine
cuisine
Northern Coast Cuisine
tradition
Pachamanca
local speciality
Pan Chuta of Oropesa
dish 
Peruvian Cuisine
street food
Picarones
cocktail
Pisco Sour Heritage
agricultural region
Quillabamba Coffee and Cacao
market
San Camilo Market
market
Surquillo Market
dish
The Cheese Country of Cajamarca
winery region
The Pisco Vineyards of Ica
coffee region