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Cities & Regions in Peru

From the colonial elegance of Lima and Cusco to the Amazon lodges of Iquitos — pick a city or region for honest guides on where to go, where to stay, and what to eat.

The Coast

Turquoise Pacific waves breaking along the arid north Peru coastline near Chiclayo
Chiclayo

Plan your visit to Chiclayo — Sipán tombs, Royal Tombs Museum, Tucume pyramids, and northern Peru's distinct cuisine. Hotels and transport from Lima.

Huacachina

Plan your visit to Huacachina — sandboarding, dune buggy tours, where to stay, how to get there from Lima, and what to expect.

Huacachina sand dunes glowing golden under a deep blue sky, Ica Peru
Ica

Ica Peru travel guide — Huacachina oasis, sand dune boarding, Pisco Route bodegas, and the Ica Regional Museum's Paracas and Nazca collections.

Miraflores coastal cliffs and park overlooking the Pacific Ocean in Lima
Lima

Everything you need to plan a trip to Lima — top neighbourhoods, restaurants, museums, hotels, and transport from the airport.

Aerial view of the Nazca Lines hummingbird geoglyph etched into the desert floor, Peru
Nazca

Plan your visit to Nazca — overflight operators, the Lines viewing tower, Chauchilla Cemetery, and transport from Lima or Paracas. Full guide for 2026.

Sunset over the Pacific Ocean with rocky cliff silhouette, Paracas coast Peru
Paracas

Plan your visit to Paracas — Ballestas Islands tours, National Reserve, and Playa Roja. Hotels, restaurants, and buses from Lima covered.

Rocky headland silhouette with sun rays at sunset, Peruvian Pacific coast near Piura
Piura

Piura travel guide — transit hub for Peru's north coast beaches, gateway to Máncora, Catacaos craft village, and regional coastal cuisine.

Colourful colonial facades on Trujillo's historic Plaza Mayor
Trujillo

Your guide to Trujillo — Peru's northern colonial gem with Chan Chan ruins, Huaca del Sol, surf beaches, and strong seafood culture.

The Andes

Aguas Calientes

Everything you need to know about Aguas Calientes — trains, buses to Machu Picchu, hotels at all budgets, hot springs, and restaurants.

Arequipa's Plaza de Armas with white sillar cathedral and El Misti volcano
Arequipa

Your guide to Arequipa — Peru's second city, base for Colca Canyon, and home to the finest colonial sillar architecture in South America.

Colonial stone church bell tower in warm afternoon light, Ayacucho Peru
Ayacucho

Plan your visit to Ayacucho — Peru's most celebrated Easter week, 33 colonial churches, Wari ruins, and artisan crafts. Hotels, food, and transport from Lima.

Misty Andean mountain peaks layered in green mist, highlands near Cajamarca Peru
Cajamarca

Plan your visit to Cajamarca — the Ransom Room, Cumbemayo aqueduct, Carnival in February, and where to stay and eat in Peru's dairy capital.

Stone streets and colonial architecture in Cusco's historic centre
Cusco

Plan your visit to Cusco — the Inca capital at 3,400m. Hotels, restaurants, top sights, and transport from Lima in one guide.

Huaraz city with the snow-capped Cordillera Blanca visible behind the rooftops
Huaraz

Plan your trip to Huaraz — hotels, restaurants, transport from Lima, acclimatisation tips, and day trips in the Cordillera Blanca.

Reed boats and totora reeds on Lake Titicaca near Puno, Peru
Puno

Plan your visit to Puno — the Peruvian base for Lake Titicaca, Uros floating islands, and Taquile. Hotels, transport, and altitude tips.

Sacred Valley

Plan your Sacred Valley trip — Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Moray, Maras, hotels, restaurants, and transport from Cusco all in one guide.

The Amazon

Amazon river and wooden stilted houses on the waterfront at Iquitos, Peru
Iquitos

Guide to Iquitos — Peru's Amazon city accessible only by plane or boat. Jungle lodges, river tours, wildlife, and practical tips for the wet season.

Amazon river at golden hour with tropical trees lining the far bank, Pucallpa Peru
Pucallpa

Pucallpa Peru travel guide — Lake Yarinacocha, Shipibo-Conibo communities, pink river dolphins, and authentic Amazon travel without the crowds.

Amazon river with tropical jungle reflected in still water, Puerto Maldonado Peru
Puerto Maldonado

Puerto Maldonado travel guide — Tambopata National Reserve, Lake Sandoval, giant otters, jungle lodges, and how to plan your Amazon stay.

Cascading waterfall over moss-covered rocks in green cloud forest, Tarapoto Peru
Tarapoto

Tarapoto Peru travel guide — Ahuashiyacu waterfall, Sauce Lake, Lamas village, local cacao and coffee, and exploring the northern High Amazon.