Best Places to Visit in Peru
The 16 places the travel guides we read name most, what they say about each, and fares from your city.
The places, most named first
From the 10 guides that rank for "best places to visit in peru"
Named by 8 of 101. Machu PicchuMachu Picchu is a 15th-century Incan citadel high in the Andes and Peru's most famous landmark.The site has a new ticketing system to manage crowds, and tickets can sell out 2 to 4 weeks ahead.Best time to visit Machu PicchuNamed by 7 of 102. LimaLima is the capital, on the Pacific coast, and is called a food capital of South America.Its historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage site founded in 1535.Best time to visit Lima
Named by 6 of 103. CuscoCusco was the capital of the Inca empire and is the most visited destination in Peru.The city sits at about 10,500 feet, so many visitors need a few days to adjust to the altitude.
