Peru Destination Information

Peru is a country where majesty reigns – rising out of the tropical forests of the Amazon basin and the cities of the Incan Empire to meet the snow-capped peaks of the Andes.
The culmination of all this greatness is the fabled Machu Picchu, one of the “New Seven Wonders of the World.” This awe-inspiring city in the clouds dramatically sits 1,000 feet above a river, straddled between two mountains, and its near-pristine remains give visitors a glimpse into the engineering genius of the Incas.

Nearby Cusco, once the capital of the Incan Empire, is now a metropolitan area that’s literally built on a strong Incan foundation. While the Spanish eventually constructed a cobblestone city in Cusco, you can still explore the remains of ancient palaces, temples and hilltop citadels.

Lima is the modern capital of Peru in every sense of the word. It has attracted immigrants from all over the world, and its flavor is distinctly international – with touches of Europe and even China. With its subtropical beaches and the Barranco district’s clubs and cafes, there’s plenty of fun to be had in Lima, but the Incas are always nearby. Pachacamac is a huge Incan archaeological site near the city, and Lima’s museums are probably the best in the country for documenting its prehistoric people.

Vacation Destinations in Peru

• Arequipa
  

  Hotels and Resorts in Arequipa, Peru

  Hotel Libertador Arequipa

  Las Casitas Del Colca

  
  
  
• Cusco
  

  Hotels and Resorts in Cusco, Peru

  Hotel Casa Andina Private Collection

  Hotel Libertador Palacio del Inka Cusco

  Hotel Monasterio Orient Express

  JW Marriott Cusco

  Palacio Nazarenas Orient Express

  Libertador Lago Titicaca

  Novotel Cusco

  
  
  
• Lima
  

  Hotels and Resorts in Lima, Peru

  Casa Andina Private Collection Miraflores

  JW Marriott Lima

  Miraflores Park Hotel

  The Westin Lima Hotel & Convention Center

  Hotel Libertador Lima

  Melia Lima

  Crowne Plaza Hotel Lima

  Sheraton Lima Hotel

  Novotel Lima

  
  
  
• Machu Picchu
  

  Hotels and Resorts in Machu Picchu, Peru

  Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge

  Inkaterra Machu Picchu

  
  
  
• Sacred Valley
  

  Hotels and Resorts in Sacred Valley, Peru

  Rio Sagrado Hotel

  Tambo Del Inka, A Luxary Collection Resort & Spa

Fun Fact: Lima's beaches are a true paradise for surfers, and are among their favorites in Latin America.