The duration of your stay in Peru depends on your personal preferences and the experiences you want to have. Consider the attractions you want to see, the activities you want to engage in, and your available time and budget to determine the length of your stay that suits you best. 

In this section you will find some recommendations of places to visit and things to do in Peru!

The city of Cusco represents the sum of hundreds of years of indigenous and cultural fusion throughout the southern Andes of Peru. Spend three to four days in this beautiful city, visiting attractions such as Plaza de Armas, Sacsayhuaman fortress, and Qorikancha temple. Additionally, allocate time for acclimatizing to the high altitude (3,399 meters).

If you make it to Cusco then you absolutely have to go to Machu Picchu. Allow at least two days for a round-trip journey from Cusco to Aguas Calientes via train, followed by an early morning bus ride up winding mountain roads leading to the ancient ruins atop Machu Picchu itself. If you're interested in hiking Huayna Picchu peak or exploring nearby sites like the Sun Gate and Inca Bridge, consider adding an additional day to your itinerary.

Arequipa is famous for its delicious cuisine, distinct colonial charm, and beautiful buildings made of white volcanic stone. It is also the jumping-off point for visiting Colca Canyon, which is twice as deep as the Grand Canyon. Set aside at least four days if planning a visit to Arequipa - Peru's second-largest city - followed by an excursion into Colca Canyon.

Mancora is probably one of the best travel destinations in Peru. It has warm beaches, sunshine all year, white sand, a spectacular turquoise sea, and unrivaled ambiance.

If you’re on the hunt for a destination with interesting sites to see, an abundance of wildlife, adventure sports, and a great party, Tarapoto is the perfect place for you. Well-known for its nightlife, traditional jungle food, and awesome weather all year round, don’t miss out on any of the plentiful things to do in Tarapoto or its amazing attractions.

While Peru may be best known for its Andean landscapes, around 10% of the country is actually made up of sandy coastal desert. One of the best places to see this side of Peru is at Huacachina, a unique desert oasis located just a few hours south of Lima near the city of Ica. Spend a day here and you’ll have the chance to marvel at vast sand dunes reminiscent of the Sahara, take a paddle boat out onto the lagoon, go for a ride on a dune buggy, or even go sandboarding.
In the city of Ica you can also see the Nazca lines, which were scratched on the surface of the ground between 500 B.C. and A.D. 500, and are among archaeology's greatest enigmas because of their quantity, nature, size and continuity. The geoglyphs depict living creatures, stylized plants and imaginary beings, as well as geometric figures several kilometres long. They are believed to have had ritual astronomical functions.

Lima is the culinary capital of Latin America. It has become highly regarded within gastronomical circles, with no less than three of the top fifty best restaurants in the world located in this city.

When tourists think of Lima, they usually think of Miraflores, which is an upscale tourist neighborhood that’s safe to walk around and has plenty to see and do within walking distance. One of the top things to do in Miraflores is visit Larcomar, an open-air mall on a cliff that overlooks the Pacific Ocean. No matter where you stay in the area, you’ll be able to find Parque Kennedy of Miraflores, Peru (or the Parque Central de Miraflores), and Larcomar is only 7 blocks away from there (head toward the ocean) with cute souvenir shops along the way.

The entrance area to the mall is a well-maintained park worth stopping by for photos. You can also follow the Miraflores Boardwalk along in either direction away from Larcomar for more picturesque parks and ocean views. Not only will you see the ocean over the railing, but there are often surfers and people paragliding in the area as well. In fact, only 10 minutes north along the boardwalk is the Parque del Amor (Park of Love) inspired by Parc Guell in Barcelona. Here, you’ll find a famous statue called El Beso (The Kiss), depicting the Peruvian sculptor himself (Victor Delfin) and his wife kissing.

Barranco, renowned as one of Lima’s most artistic and bohemian districts, boasts a vibrant array of museums, theaters, restaurants, craft markets, street art, and a lively nightlife scene, all set against the backdrop of its iconic ‘Bridge of Sighs.’ What’s more, the district’s charm is enhanced by its proximity to the picturesque Barranco beach. In recent years, Barranco has undergone a remarkable transformation, emerging as one of Lima’s most vibrant suburbs. With its captivating art-deco architecture, a melting pot of local and international artists, and an abundance of vibrant cherry blossoms, exploring this district promises to be an unforgettable experience.

Explore more than 5000 years of ancient Peruvian history and the intimate bond that existed between pre-Columbian societies and the natural world. This exhibition takes an in-depth look at the Andean worldview that helps visitors to understand the development of pre-Columbian societies. Visitors can walk between shelves containing 30,000 catalogued ancient pottery artifacts. The Museo Larco was one of the first in the world to open its storerooms to the general public.