Peru

Plaza Mayor (Plaza de Armas)
The main square of Lima, surrounded by important historical buildings such as the Government Palace, the Cathedral of Lima, and the Archbishop’s Palace. It’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a central point for exploring the city’s history.

Larco Museum (Museo Larco)
A fascinating museum showcasing a vast collection of pre-Columbian art, including pottery, textiles, and gold and silver artefacts. The museum is housed in an 18th-century mansion and features beautiful gardens.

Miraflores
A vibrant district known for its parks, shopping, and coastal views. Key attractions include the Larcomar shopping centre, Kennedy Park, and the scenic Malecón promenade.

Barranco
A bohemian neighbourhood famous for its art galleries, colourful murals, and nightlife. Highlights include the Bridge of Sighs (Puente de los Suspiros) and the Barranco Plaza.

Huaca Pucllana
An ancient adobe pyramid located in the heart of Miraflores. It dates back to the Lima Culture (200-700 AD) and offers guided tours that provide insights into the city’s pre-Columbian history.

San Francisco Monastery
A colonial-era monastery renowned for its baroque architecture, intricate woodwork, and catacombs. The monastery also features a remarkable library with ancient texts.

Parque de la Reserva (Magic Water Circuit)
A large park known for its impressive collection of fountains, including the largest fountain complex in the world. The night time light and water show is spectacular.

El Parque del Amor
A romantic park in Miraflores, famous for its colourful mosaics and the large sculpture “El Beso” (The Kiss) by Victor Delfin. It offers stunning views of the Pacific Ocean.

National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology, and History
The largest museum in Peru, featuring extensive exhibits on the country’s history from pre-Columbian times to the present.

Pachacamac
An archaeological site located about 40 km southeast of Lima. It was an important religious centre for the pre-Inca and Inca cultures, with impressive pyramids, temples, and plazas.

Choquequirao
South East of Lima sits the remote Inca citadel Choquequirao, it often gets called Machu Picchu’s ‘sacred sister’ due to similarities in their stunning locations and architecture.

It ranks among Peru’s vast Inca ruin spread over more than 1800ha between broccoli-green mountain slopes.

The terrains high enough to have Nevados (snow-capped peaks), yet dropping low enough to become almost tropical by the aquamarine Apurimac River on the valley bottom.

The 16th century city of Choquequirao, one of the last Inca strong holds, has an astounding 12 sectors clinging to vertical mountain side.

Plaza de Armas
The main square of Cusco, surrounded by colonial architecture, including the Cusco Cathedral and the Church of the Society of Jesus (Iglesia de la Compañía de Jesús). It’s a lively area with restaurants, shops, and cultural events.

Sacsayhuamán
A massive Inca fortress located on the outskirts of Cusco. It’s known for its impressive stonework and panoramic views of the city. The site is also a venue for the annual Inti Raymi festival.

Qorikancha (Temple of the Sun)
Once the most important temple in the Inca Empire, it was later converted into the Convent of Santo Domingo. The site features a mix of Inca and colonial architecture, with beautifully preserved stone walls.

Sacred Valley
A fertile valley that was central to the Inca Empire, located near Cusco. Key attractions include the archaeological sites of Pisac and Ollantaytambo, as well as traditional Andean villages.

Tambomachay
An Inca archaeological site known as the “Bath of the Inca,” featuring a series of aqueducts, canals, and waterfalls, it’s believed to have been a place of worship.

Moray
An Inca site consisting of circular agricultural terraces, which are believed to have been used as an agricultural research station to experiment with crop production at different altitudes.

Salinas de Maras
A series of terraced salt pans located in the Sacred Valley, where salt has been harvested since Inca times. The sight of the white salt pools against the mountain backdrop is spectacular.

Cusco Planetarium
Located near Sacsayhuamán, the planetarium offers insights into Inca astronomy and the significance of celestial events in Andean culture. It’s a unique educational experience.

Inca Trail
A famous trekking route that leads to Machu Picchu, offering breathtaking scenery, diverse ecosystems, and several Inca ruins along the way. This is a multi-day hike that leads to the ancient citadel of Machu Picchu. Along the way, you will pass through stunning landscapes, Inca ruins, and cloud forests.