Things to do in Peru Places

26 places in Peru

Basilica Cathedral of Arequipa

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Stretching across the northern side of the Plaza de Armas, the Basilica Cathedral of Arequipa is one of Peru’s most maje...

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Cusco Cathedral

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The Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption of the Virgin, commonly known as the Cusco Cathedral, dominates the Plaza de Ar...

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Gocta waterfall

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Gocta waterfall is located in the province of Chachapoyas in the Amazonas region of northern Peru. It is one of the worl...

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Huacachina

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Huacachina is a small oasis located in the Ica region of Peru, near the city of Ica. It is surrounded by sand dunes and ...

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Humantay lake

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Humantay Lake is a glacial lake located in the Andes Mountains of Peru, near the city of Cusco. It is situated at an alt...

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Iquitos

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Located in the vibrant city of Iquitos, the largest city in the Peruvian Amazon, Iquitos Square (Plaza de Armas de Iquit...

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Lake Titicaca (Peru)

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Lake Titicaca is a large freshwater lake located in the Andes Mountains, straddling the border between Peru and Bolivia....

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Larco museum

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The Larco Museum, also known as Museo Arqueológico Rafael Larco Herrera, is a privately-owned museum in Lima, Peru. It w...

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Machu Picchu

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Machu Picchu is an ancient Inca citadel located in the Andes Mountains of Peru. It was built during the 15th century and...

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Manu National Park

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Manu National Park is a vast protected area in southeastern Peru, located in the region of Madre de Dios and Cusco. It e...

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Miraflores District Lima

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Miraflores is a trendy and upscale district located in Lima, Peru. It is one of the city's most popular neighborhoods, k...

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Moray (Inca ruin)

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Moray is an Incan archaeological site located in the Sacred Valley of Peru, about 50 km northwest of the city of Cusco. ...

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Nazca Lines

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The Nazca Lines are a series of large ancient geoglyphs in the Nazca Desert of southern Peru. They were created by the N...

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Nevado Pastoruri

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Nevado Pastoruri is a snow-capped mountain in the Cordillera Blanca range of the Andes Mountains in Peru. It stands at a...

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Ollantaytambo

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Ollantaytambo is a small town in the Sacred Valley of Peru, located about 60 kilometers northwest of Cusco. It is famous...

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Otuzco windows Cajamarca

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The Otuzco Windows are an archeological site located near the town of Otuzco in the Cajamarca region of northern Peru. T...

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Paracas National Reserve

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Paracas National Reserve is a protected natural area in the Ica Region of Peru, located about 250 km south of Lima. The ...

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Plaza Mayor Lima

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Plaza Mayor, also known as Plaza de Armas, is the historic main square of Lima, the capital of Peru. The square is locat...

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Pukamayu (red river)

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Hidden in the dramatic landscapes of the Andes Mountains, the Pukamayu River—which means “Red River” in Quechua—is one o...

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Q'eswachaka Rope bridge

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Q'eswachaka Rope Bridge, also known as Keshwa Chaca, is a traditional Incan suspension bridge located in Peru. It spans ...

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Rainbow mountain (Vinicunca)

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Rainbow Mountain, also known as Vinicunca or Montaña de Siete Colores, is a natural geological formation located in the ...

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Sacsayhuaman

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Sacsayhuaman (also spelled Saksaywaman) is an Incan archaeological site located on a hill above the city of Cusco, Peru....

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Salineras de Maras

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Salineras de Maras, also known as the Maras Salt Mines, is a historic salt-extraction site located in the Sacred Valley ...

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Shanay-Timpishka

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Shanay-Timpishka, commonly known as the "Boiling River," is a unique natural phenomenon located in the Amazon rainforest...

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Taquile island

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Taquile Island is a small island located in the middle of Lake Titicaca, which is the largest lake in South America and ...

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Valle del Colca

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The Colca Valley is a region located in southern Peru, in the Arequipa region. It is a beautiful natural area with a dee...

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