Peru Travel Guide

Peru's Andean highlands around Cusco hold some of the most significant Inca archaeological sites in South America, with Machu Picchu as the singular highlight — though the wider Sacred Valley rewards a few extra days beyond a single day trip.

Best time to visit

May through September, the Andean dry season, is the most reliable window for trekking and clear views.

Destinations in Peru

South America

Machu Picchu

Peru

Perched at 2,430 meters above the Urubamba River, this 15th-century Incan citadel is one of the most extraordinary feats of architecture on Earth. Reach it via the classic four-day Inca Trail trek or a scenic train from Cusco.

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