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From the deepest canyon to the most biodiverse jungle, by way of a lake at 3,800 m.

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Stock image of a restaurant in Barranco, Lima, on the Central listing
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5.0
Barranco, Lima

The World's Best Restaurant 2023. Virgilio Martínez takes Peruvian biodiversity to never-before-explored heights.

#1 MundoAlta cocinaBiodiversidad
Very popularExcellent
From
$250/ person
5,621 reviews
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Stock image of a tour in Huaraz, Áncash, on the Huaraz: Cordillera Blanca Trekking listing
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4.9
Huaraz, Áncash

The world's highest tropical mountain range. Laguna 69, Pastoruri glacier and Huascarán National Park. Peru's high-altitude trekking paradise.

HuarazTrekkingCordillera Blanca
Excellent
From
$55/ person
3,287 reviews
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Stock image of a experience in Puno, on the Sunrise Kayaking on Lake Titicaca listing
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4.9
Puno

Kayak the world's highest lake at sunrise. The emerald waters of Titicaca reflect the Andean sky as the sun rises over the snow-capped peaks.

KayakTiticacaPuno
Excellent
From
$40/ person
1,876 reviews
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Stock image of a experience in Cusco / Valle Sagrado, on the Stargazing in the Andes listing
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4.9
Cusco / Valle Sagrado

The dark sky at 3,400m altitude offers one of the world's best astronomical views. Professional telescope, Andean constellations and Inca astronomy.

EstrellasAstronomíaCusco
Excellent
From
$55/ person
1,654 reviews
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Stock image of a tour in Cusco, on the Choquequirao — The Secret Machu Picchu listing
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4.9
Cusco

The most remote and spectacular Inca citadel, reached only by the most adventurous travelers. 4-day trek through the Apurímac mountains.

CuscoTrekkingInca
Excellent
From
$420/ person
892 reviews
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Stock image of a tour in Chachapoyas, Amazonas, on the Kuélap & Karajía Sarcophagi — Chachapoyas listing
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4.9
Chachapoyas, Amazonas

The cloud fortress of the Chachapoyas and the mythical Karajía cliff sarcophagi. One of Peru's least-visited archaeological gems.

ChachapoyasKuélapArqueología
Excellent
From
$65/ person
743 reviews
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Stock image of a experience in Huacachina, Ica, on the Sandboarding & Buggy at Huacachina listing
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4.8
Huacachina, Ica

Pure adrenaline at the continent's only oasis. Slide down 200m sand dunes and explore the desert in a dune buggy.

AdrenalinaDesiertoSandboard
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From
$35/ person
8,923 reviews
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Stock image of a tour in Ollantaytambo / Chuquicahuana, Cusco, on the Rafting on the Urubamba River — Class III listing
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4.8
Ollantaytambo / Chuquicahuana, Cusco

Challenge the sacred Inca river's Class III rapids surrounded by Andean mountains. Suitable for beginners, includes guides, full equipment and lunch.

RaftingCuscoUrubamba
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$45/ person
6,543 reviews
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Stock image of a tour in Iquitos, Loreto, on the Amazon Explorer - Iquitos 3D/2N listing
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4.8
Iquitos, Loreto

Immerse yourself in the world's largest rainforest. Wildlife watching, piranha fishing, native communities and Amazon lodge.

AmazonasSelvaFauna
Excellent
From
$349/ person
3,456 reviews
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Stock image of a hotel in Aguas Calientes, Cusco, on the Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel listing
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4.8
Aguas Calientes, Cusco

Award-winning eco-resort amid Andean cloud forests. 83 adobe and colonial tile bungalows with orchid gardens.

Eco-hotelOrquídeasNaturaleza
Excellent
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$420/ night
3,120 reviews
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Stock image of a hotel in Reserva Nacional Tambopata, Madre de Dios, on the Refugio Amazonas — Tambopata listing
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4.8
Reserva Nacional Tambopata, Madre de Dios

Ecological lodge in Tambopata National Reserve. Rooms with open wall to the jungle, macaw clay lick, caimans and over 600 bird species.

EcolodgeAmazonasTambopata
Excellent
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$220/ night
1,432 reviews
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Stock image of a tour in Puno, on the Lake Titicaca: Uros Floating Islands listing
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4.7
Puno

Visit the world's only floating totora reed islands. Discover the ancient culture of the Uros people and sail the sacred lake.

TiticacaUrosCultura
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From
$45/ person
9,234 reviews
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Stock image of a tour in Paracas, Ica, on the Ballestas Islands & Paracas National Reserve listing
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4.7
Paracas, Ica

The "Peruvian Galápagos": sea lions, Humboldt penguins and thousands of birds. Boat tour and coastal desert excursion.

BallestasPingüinosParacas
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$35/ person
8,765 reviews
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Stock image of a hotel in Paracas, Ica, on the Hotel Paracas, a Luxury Collection Resort listing
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4.7
Paracas, Ica

The only luxury resort facing the Paracas National Reserve. Bay views, infinity pool and direct access to the Ballestas Islands.

LujoParacasPlaya
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$295/ night
2,134 reviews
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Stock image of a hotel in Anta, Callejón de Huaylas — Áncash, on the Cuesta Serena Boutique Hotel listing
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4.7
Anta, Callejón de Huaylas — Áncash

A countryside boutique hotel in the Callejón de Huaylas, facing the Cordillera Blanca. Gardens, pool, fireplace and local-produce cooking, half an hour from Huaraz.

BoutiqueÁncashCordillera Blanca
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$290/ night
13 reviews
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Stock image of a tour in Cusco — Cañón del Apurímac, on the Apurímac River Rafting — Class IV/V (2D/1N) listing
4.9
Cusco — Cañón del Apurímac

Peru's most thrilling rapids in a 3,000m-deep canyon. Two days of extreme adrenaline with riverside camping among condors.

RaftingApurímacCusco
Excellent
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$195/ person
2,187 reviews
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Stock image of a hotel in Lago Titicaca, Puno, on the Titilaka Lodge listing
4.9
Lago Titicaca, Puno

Luxury lodge on the shores of the world's highest navigable lake. 18 suites with panoramic views of the sacred lake.

LujoTiticacaLago
Excellent
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$650/ night
987 reviews
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Stock image of a tour in Arequipa, on the Colca Canyon & Condor Flight listing
4.8
Arequipa

The world's deepest canyon and the majestic condor flight. Departure from Arequipa, the White City.

CóndorCañón ColcaArequipa
Excellent
From
$65/ person
4,521 reviews
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Stock image of a experience in Urubamba, Cusco, on the Horseback Riding in the Sacred Valley of the Incas listing
4.8
Urubamba, Cusco

Explore the Sacred Valley on horseback along Andean trails between Inca terraces and Quechua communities. The most authentic way to experience deep Cusco.

CaballosValle SagradoCusco
Excellent
From
$60/ person
2,156 reviews
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Stock image of a experience in Paracas, Ica, on the Scuba Diving at Paracas Reserve listing
4.8
Paracas, Ica

Dive into the waters of Paracas National Reserve to encounter sea lions, rays, parrotfish and the rich biodiversity of the Peruvian Pacific.

BuceoParacasLobos marinos
Excellent
From
$85/ person
1,543 reviews
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Stock image of a tour in Máncora, Piura, on the Máncora: Humpback Whale Watching listing
4.8
Máncora, Piura

From July to October, humpback whales migrate off the coast of Máncora. Boat trip with specialized guide for a unique spectacle.

MáncoraBallenasMar
Excellent
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$55/ person
1,432 reviews
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Stock image of a tour in Arequipa — Cañón del Colca, on the Mountain Bike: Arequipa to Colca Canyon listing
4.8
Arequipa — Cañón del Colca

Pedal from Arequipa's volcanoes to the edge of the world's deepest canyon. Epic 2-day route through altiplano, terraced fields and condor flight.

Mountain BikeBicicletaArequipa
Excellent
From
$85/ person
1,234 reviews
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Stock image of a hotel in Río Yarapa, Iquitos, on the Treehouse Lodge Amazon listing
4.8
Río Yarapa, Iquitos

Lodges high up in the treetops deep in the Amazon rainforest. The most immersive Peruvian Amazon experience on the banks of the Yarapa River.

AmazonTreehouseNaturaleza
Excellent
From
$385/ night
743 reviews
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Stock image of a restaurant in Napo 150, Iquitos, on the Huásai Restaurant — Iquitos listing
4.7
Napo 150, Iquitos

The best Amazonian cuisine in Iquitos. Tacacho with cecina, grilled paiche, juanes and unique jungle flavors in a tropical wood setting.

IquitosAmazónicaPaiche
From
$18/ person
3,456 reviews
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Stock image of a tour in Nazca, Ica, on the Nazca Lines - Light Aircraft Overflight listing
4.6
Nazca, Ica

Fly over the enigmatic Nazca Lines, UNESCO Heritage. The world's greatest mystery seen from the air.

NazcaSobrevueloMisterio
Very popular
From
$120/ person
5,678 reviews
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Stock image of a hotel in Orilla del Lago Titicaca, Puno, on the Sonesta Posadas del Inca — Puno listing
4.4
Orilla del Lago Titicaca, Puno

The only hotel directly on the shores of Lake Titicaca in Puno. Sunrise with views of the world's highest lake, excursions to Uros and Taquile islands included.

PunoLago TiticacaVista al lago
From
$130/ night
2,109 reviews
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Stock image of a car rental in Arequipa — Aeropuerto Rodríguez Ballón · Centro, on the Car Rental in Arequipa listing
4.2
Arequipa — Aeropuerto Rodríguez Ballón · Centro

Rent a car in Arequipa to reach Colca Canyon, Salinas lake and the volcanoes. 4x4 essential for routes outside the city.

AutoArequipaColca
From
$28/ person
987 reviews
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