The once-called City of Kings, founded in 1535, is the gateway to Peru's main tourist attractions. ... more

The once-called City of Kings, founded in 1535, is the gateway to Peru's main tourist attractions. It is a city of fine museums and magnificent pre-Columbian collections, such as the Gold Museum, the National Archaeology and Anthropology Museum, the Amaro Museum, Museo de la Nacion etc. It is the gastronomic capital of South America with outstanding restaurants. Peruvian cuisine is world-renowned. Shopping for locally crafted textle items such as sweaters, rugs, etc is a pleasure.  (close)

Located in the south of the country, the so-called 'White City' abounds with colonial mansions and churches made of with white volcanic stone, which have been perfectly preserved throughout the centuries. ... more

Located in the south of the country, the so-called 'White City' abounds with colonial mansions and churches made of with white volcanic stone, which have been perfectly preserved throughout the centuries. A good example is the Santa Catalina Convent, a must for any visitor. A popular visit in Arequipa is the Colca Canyon, the deepest in the world, where one can still see condors in their original habitat.  (close)

Puno and the surrounding countryside are the cradle of the Aymara civilization and the legendary birthplace of the founders of the Inca empire. ... more

Puno and the surrounding countryside are the cradle of the Aymara civilization and the legendary birthplace of the founders of the Inca empire. Puno serves as the perfect stopover for passengers heading to La Paz since it is located on the banks of Lake Titicaca, the natural border with Bolivia. The most important archaeological site in the area is the burial ground of Sillustani (17 miles from Puno), once the tombs of high-ranking Aymara Lords.   (close)

The city of Cuzco is the archaeological capital of the Americas and the continent's oldest continuously inhabited city. ... more

The city of Cuzco is the archaeological capital of the Americas and the continent's oldest continuously inhabited city. Massive Inca's stone walls line most of Cuzco's central streets and form foundations of colonial and modern buildings. This is a great city to spend a few days with plenty to do. Plazas, archaeological sites, churches, museums, coffee shops, markets, artist communities such as San Blas are just a few of the attractions.  (close)

The Machu Picchu archaeological complex is located at 75 miles from Cuzco. ... more

The Machu Picchu archaeological complex is located at 75 miles from Cuzco. The ruins are situated on the eastern slope of Machu Picchu in two separate areas: the agricultural and the urban. In addition to roaming the Machu Picchu Inca citadel, there are many activities available to the visitor such as trekking the Inca trail, bird-watching or bathing in the hot springs of the village of Aguas Calientes, located at the foot of the citadel.   (close)