Peru

Endonym Peru Demonyn Peruvian Language Spanish Population 32 million Capital Lima Currency Peruvian sol (PEN) High Point Huascarán, 6768m Slogan Land of the Incas

Peru

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Top 5 Destinations in Peru

Top 5 Nature Destinations

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Other Destinations

Cities + Towns:
Arequipa
Cajamarca
Chachapoyas (city and surroundings)
Chinchero (culture)
Cusco
Huacho
Huancayo
Huánuco
Huaraz (base for exploring Cordillera Blanca)
Ica
Iquitos (base for exploring Amazon)
La Rinconada (highest permanent settlement in the world)
Lima
Puerto Maldonado (base for exploring area)
Puno (located on Titicaca)
Tacna
Trujillo
Uros Floating Islands, Puno

Nature:
Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu)
Andagua
Catarata Gocta (waterfall)
Choquequirao (hiking)
Colca Canyon
Cordillera Blanca (mountain range)
Huacachina, Ica (Oasis)
Laguna 69 (lake)
Laguna Llanganuco (lake)
Lake Titicaca
Santa Teresa (base to explore area)
Siula Lakes, Huayhuash (trek)

Beaches + Islands:
Chicama, Puerto Malabrigo
Islas Ballestas
Los Organos
Máncora
Paracas National Reserve

Culture:
Kuelap (ruins)
Leimebamba (ruins)
Machu Picchu (ruins)
Moray (concentric terraces)
Nazca Lines
Paucartambo (festival)
Pisac (ruins)
Sacred Valley of the Incas
Salineras de Maras (salt mine)
Sillustani (ruins)
Huacachina
Cordillera Blanca
Huascaran
Kuelap

Hike the Inca Trail. 4-5 days, 88km.
Hike the Andes.
Paragliding is becoming increasingly popular in Lima.

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National Parks

Alto Purús
Bahuaja-Sonene
Cerros de Amotape
Cordillera Azul
Cutervo
Güeppi-Sekime
Huascaran
Ichigkat muja – Cordillera del Condor
Manú
Otishi
Rio Abiseo
Sierra del Divisor
Tingo María
Yanachaga-Chemillén

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UNESCO Sites

Cultural (8)
Chan Chan Archaeological Zone (1986)
Chavin (Archaeological Site) (1985)
City of Cuzco (1983)
Historic Centre of Lima (1988,1991)
Historical Centre of the City of Arequipa (2000)
Lines and Geoglyphs of Nasca and Palpa (1994)
Qhapaq Ñan, Andean Road System (2014)
Sacred City of Caral-Supe (2009)

Natural (2)
Huascarán National Park (1985)
Manú National Park (1987)

Mixed (2)
Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu (1983)
Río Abiseo National Park (1990,1992)

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Typical Costs

Accommodation

Hostels: USD$5-15
Hotels: USD$8+

Activity Costs

Inca Trail: USD$400
Paragliding: USD$80

Eat/Drink

Beer: USD$2-3
Coffee: USD$2-3
Sitdown Meal: USD$3+
Tipping:

Transportation

Lima to Cusco by bus: USD$20-60, 18-20h

Budget

Tight: USD$20
Relaxed: USD$40

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Guidebooks

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Useful Websites