Peru Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular cities in Peru
Lima
Known for Dining, Shopping and Museums
Spanish colonial houses, exquisite food, musicians in traditional dress, oceanfront entertainment and fine museums make the Peruvian capital a feast for the senses.
Reasons to visit
- Plaza de Armas de Lima
- Plaza San Martin
- Jiron de La Union
Cusco
Known for Shopping, Tours and Historical
Once the capital of the Inca Empire, this historic city is the gateway to the Sacred Valley of the Incas and one of the most important sites in indigenous Peruvian culture.
Reasons to visit
- Plaza de Armas
- Plaza San Blas
- San Pedro Market
Arequipa
Known for Temples, Volcano and Cathedrals
Reasons to visit
- Arequipa Plaza de Armas
- Santa Catalina Monastery
- Arequipa Cathedral
Machu Picchu
Known for Mountains, Hiking and Historical
High in the Andes mountains and hidden from the world for centuries, is this ancient Inca city;
one of Peru’s most impressive and popular sightseeing destinations.
Reasons to visit
- Aguas Calientes Hot Springs
- Inca Trail
- Huayna Picchu
Trujillo
Known for Historical, Surfing and Ruins
Perched on Peru’s northwestern coast, this city is famed for its colonial architecture, ancient archaeological sites, beautiful beaches and colorful festivals.
Reasons to visit
- Trujillo Plaza de Armas
- Trujillo Cathedral
- Casa de Mayorazgo de Facala
Puno
Known for Lakes, Tours and Islands
Reasons to visit
- Puno Plaza de Armas
- Puno Cathedral
- Mirador Puma Uta
Popular places to visit
Plaza de Armas de Lima
This historic heart of Lima, where Francisco Pizarro founded Peru's government and the city cathedral was placed, is widely regarded as the city's birthplace.
Sacsayhuaman
The colossal stones of Cusco’s hilltop fortress are a powerful testimony to the ingenuity of Incan construction techniques.
Huaca Pucllana Ruins
This complex, which features a captivating central pyramid, was once the heart of the Lima Culture, an ancient civilisation of Peruvians.
