Lima is known for its award-winning Peruvian gastronomy, parks along the Pacific coast, museums and colonial Plaza de Armas. Being the Capital, it is home to the government buildings and palaces as well!
Historic Center
Barranco
LarcoMar
Paragliding
Book your free walking tour here:
The best 56 Free Walking Tours at Lima | GuruWalk
Full-day Tour:
Lima: Miraflores, Barranco and San Isidro Tour | GetYourGuide
Siete sopas
Astrid & Gaston
Maido (needs 6 month reservation)
Mangos
Manolos for the best Churros
Central (needs advanced reservation. This is a Michellin star restaurant)
Paracas is 3 hours away from Lima. There are many outdoor activities and full-day tours that will pick you up from your hotel and drop you off.
Huacachina Oasis
Sand Dunes (Buggy and Sand boarding)
Nazca Lines Helicopter flights
Boat Tour of Ballestas Islands
Full-day tour:
From Lima: Paracas and Huacachina Oasis Full Day Tour | GetYourGuide
Cusco sits at an elevation of 3,399 m (11,152 ft) above sea level, and anyone planning to visit Machu Picchu must come through Cusco first, and cope with the altitude in Cusco before going to Machu Picchu.
Cusco City
Sacred Valley
Macchu Picchu
Ollantaytambo
... and a lot more!