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Handpicked must-visit destinations & scenic regions
Cusco & Machu Picchu
🏆 Tripadvisor #2 Culture Destination & #8 Attraction#1
Tripadvisor #2 Cultural Destination & #8 Attraction
Voted #2 cultural destination globally and home to Machu Picchu (#8 attraction), an enigmatic 15th-century Incan citadel in the clouds.
Machu Picchu Incan CitadelSacred Valley of the IncasPlaza de Armas CuscoRainbow Mountain (Vinicunca)
Lima
#2
Gastronomic Capital of South America
Pacific oceanfront capital acclaimed worldwide for world-ranked ceviche restaurants, colonial architecture, and bohemian Barranco.
Miraflores Malecón CliffsHistoric Center & San Francisco CatacombsBarranco Art MuralsCevicherías
Lake Titicaca & Puno
#3
World's Highest Navigable Lake
Mystical high-altitude sapphire lake where indigenous Uros communities live on floating hand-woven totora reed islands.
Uros Floating Reed IslandsTaquile Island WeavingSillustani Pre-Inca Burial Chullpas
Top Tourist Activities & Experiences
Unforgettable adventures recommended for first-time & returning travelers
Watch dawn break over the cloud-draped stone terraces of Machu Picchu
Take the scenic Vistadome panoramic train ride through the Sacred Valley
Trek the colorful mineral ridges of Rainbow Mountain at 5,000 meters elevation
Savor authentic fresh ceviche and a frothy Pisco Sour in Lima's Miraflores
Key Attractions
Landmarks & Cultural Sights
Machu Picchu🏆 Tripadvisor #8 Global Attraction
SightSacred Valley
CultureRainbow Mountain
NatureTraveler Tips
Local Etiquette & Travel Advice
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Spend at least 2 days resting and drinking coca tea in Cusco to acclimatize before attempting high-altitude treks.
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Machu Picchu train and circuit tickets sell out months ahead; book official permits well in advance.