South America
Peru
Peru is home to Machu Picchu, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, as well as the ancient Inca capital of Cusco, the Amazon rainforest, the floating islands of Lake Titicaca and one of the world's most celebrated culinary traditions. From the colonial grandeur of Lima to the sacred Inca sites of the Sacred Valley, Peru offers extraordinary depth.
Elect's take
"Peru exceeded every expectation I had. Machu Picchu is as extraordinary as its reputation suggests but the wider Inca heritage, the food culture and the landscape variety make Peru one of the most complete travel destinations in the world."
Lima has established itself as one of the world's great food cities with restaurants like Central and Maido leading a global culinary movement. Cusco is a remarkable colonial city built over Inca foundations. The Sacred Valley between Cusco and Machu Picchu contains numerous extraordinary Inca sites that reward several days of exploration. Machu Picchu remains one of the world's great experiences combining dramatic mountain setting with extraordinary engineering and enduring mystery.
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Machu Picchu
One of the New Seven Wonders of the World and the most iconic Inca citadel.
Cusco
The historic Inca capital with remarkable colonial architecture built over ancient stonework.
Peruvian Cuisine
One of the world's most celebrated and diverse culinary traditions.
Amazon Rainforest
Accessible jungle lodge experiences in the Madre de Dios and Iquitos regions.
Lake Titicaca
The world's highest navigable lake with remarkable Uros floating islands.
Nazca Lines
Ancient geoglyphs of extraordinary scale visible only from the air.
