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Best Things to Do
Top 50 Best Things to Do in Peru [2025]
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Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu
4.6
/5
176 reviews
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Based on 20,116 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +5184582030
Address: 08680, Peru
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Selected for 2 years in a row
Highlights:
Sunrise & panoramic views spot
Puerta del Sol: Perfect for Sunrise & Panoramic Views
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Machu Picchu boasts 140 structures, including temples, sanctuaries, parks, and residences, as well as over 100 stairways, numerous fountains, and a comprehensive water system. Abandoned during the Spanish invasion and the fall of the Inca Empire in the 16th century, Machu Picchu was discovered by Yale University professor Hiram Bingham in 1911. The ruins consist of two main areas: an urban area and an agricultural area, separated by a stone wall. Beyond the wall lie terraced agricultural areas, divided into high and low terraces depending on the terrain. The urban area is divided into three zones: the sacred area, the area for priests and nobles, and the southern area for commoners.
An unforgettable experience of Mother Nature and the greatness of Inca Empire. A must visit !
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Sacred Valley
4.1
/5
27 reviews
8.2
>100 km from downtown
Address: 08670, Peru
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
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Famous for colorful craft market
Known for its colorful handicraft market
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The Urubama River Valley is a very grand site. It was the agricultural center of the ancient Inca Empire. As for the site similar to terraced fields, it is still seen in the valley. The area is very large and the surrounding scenery is beautiful. It is a very important part of the ancient Inca Empire.
It took us about an hour to get from Cusco to the Sacred Valley. This is a place with relatively few tourists. The entire Sacred Valley is surrounded by mountains. Looking down from a high place, the scene is very spectacular.
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Plaza Ollantaytambo
4.3
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38 reviews
7.5
>100 km from downtown
Address: Peru, Ollantaytambo, 410邮政编码: 08676
Recommended sightseeing time: 1 hour
Highlights:
360° view of Machu Picchu & Andes
Inca Sun Temple's architectural brilliance
33% positive reviews
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Ouyantai is a must-see when visiting Peru. Whether it is the unique terrain, the ancient plants or the simplicity of the descendants of the Incas, you will be moved. Ouyantai is an ancient town, not big, but there are many tourists. Accommodation and tourism facilities are complete.
Ollantaytambo is a very important place in the ancient Inca Kingdom. It is a major point on the Inca Trail. It takes a lot of effort and time to climb here, but it is a very good experience to stand on a high place and appreciate the surrounding scenery and imagine the life scenes of the people in the ancient Inca Kingdom.
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Qorikancha
4.1
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35 reviews
7.3
>100 km from downtown
Phone +5184249176
Address: Santo Domingo s/n, Cusco 08000, Peru
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Cusco views & Andes beauty
Inca religious & astronomical site
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The Temple of the Sun in Cusco has a long history. The ticket to the Temple of the Sun in Cusco (QORIKANCHA) is 15 pesos. There are many tourists, all of whom use headphones to listen to the explanations. Although there are many people, there is no noise. It is very large inside, and basically introduces religious content, Inca culture, and development during the Spanish colonial period. It shows that Cusco was the Inca center at that time. There is also an introduction to the architecture of the Inca period. The whole piece of large stone is stacked tightly without gaps, showing the original stone stacking. The courtyard is very large, and there is a well in the middle. The paintings on the wall show the ancient people's understanding and belief in the sun. It takes more than an hour to look closely.
In the ancient Egyptian architectural art, besides the pyramids, the most impressive thing is the temple architecture. Temple architecture is an important carrier of Egyptian civilization. It reflects the level of development of ancient Egyptian social civilization, embodies the wisdom of the ancient Egyptians, and contains the ancient Egyptians' religious beliefs, national aesthetics, cultural symbols and other multi-layered connotations. Most of the temples in Egypt were built to worship the sun god.
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Ballestas Islands
4.3
/5
27 reviews
7.3
Based on 521 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +5117177500
Address: Peru
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
Desolate & vibrant coexistence
50-meter-thick guano spectacle
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There was a chance to see pelicans, cormorants, penguins (Humboldt), crabs and seals. Lots of them!! The boats got pretty close to the penguins when they jumped into the sea, but other than that there was plenty of room for everyone to see what they wanted to see
Bird Island is a very small island in Lima, and Bird Island is where many seagulls live. According to the tour guide, in the past, Peruvian farmers still relied on the guano on Bird Island as fertilizer for their crops.
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Nazca Lines
4.7
/5
23 reviews
7.1
>100 km from downtown
Address: Peru
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 hour
Highlights:
Overlook Peru's mysterious lines
Listed as World Heritage in 1994
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The airport is beautiful, not crowded, and only caters to passengers flying over the Nazca Lines. It takes a little time to get there, but once you're there you won't regret it, hang in there! The plane twists back and forth so that people on both sides of the plane can see the same line drawing. Despite taking motion sickness pills, I felt a little nauseous when the plane twisted back and forth. Very picturesque.
Nazca is a plateau in Peru. It is very barren and mostly covered with Gobi Desert. But on the vast Gobi Desert, there are huge lines that outline various strange patterns. Some are complex geometric figures, while others look like hummingbirds or other animals. These patterns can only be seen from high altitudes. The area of a single pattern is huge, even hundreds or thousands of acres. Who drew the pattern here and what does it mean? It remains a mystery to this day.
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Saqsaywaman
4.4
/5
34 reviews
7.0
Based on 15,007 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Address: Cusco 08002, Peru
Recommended sightseeing time: 1 hour
Highlights:
360° view of Cusco cityscape
360° view of Cusco
35% positive reviews
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Sacsayhuaman is located on a high mountain, and its historical status is comparable to that of Machu Picchu, but its fame is relatively small. Standing in Sacsayhuaman and overlooking the entire city, it is still very beautiful
On the way to Machu Picchu, Sacsayhuaman is a must-go place. It is also a place with a very long history of Inca civilization. The architecture is also very spectacular and has been well preserved to this day.
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Lima Main Square
4.4
/5
73 reviews
6.9
Lima City Center | >100 km from downtown
Phone +51980048502
Address: Jr. Junín cdra. 1, Lima 15001, Peru
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 hour
Highlights:
17th-century bronze fountain centerpiece
Colonial history in Lima's district
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This place is a must if you plan to visit the historic center of Lima. There are many restaurants and bars nearby and many interesting places to visit. The best thing is to see the changing of the guard at the presidential palace. The concert starts at 11:30 am with a band and ends at 12:30 pm. You don't have to stand right in front, you can see it from the center of the square
In Peru, it seems that every city has a Plaza de Armas. As for why it is called Plaza de Armas, it is unknown. Plaza de Armas is the city center of Lima. There are many important municipal buildings around it. It is very lively during the day and at night. It is also the first stop in Lima.
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Love Park
4.7
/5
42 reviews
6.9
Based on 4,044 reviews
Costa Verde | >100 km from downtown
Phone +51927960730
Address: Mal. Cisneros, Miraflores LIMA 18, Peru
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 hour
Highlights:
Interactive art & unique emotions
Breathtaking Pacific views & colors
38% positive reviews
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In the center of the park is a huge statue of a couple embracing. There are many mosaic benches similar to Gaudi's designs in Barcelona, Spain. This cliffside park has beautiful views. You can enjoy a panoramic view of the Pacific coastline and can also see surfers below
Love Park is a very beautiful place in Lima, with beautiful sea views, and its name also attracts many lovers to check in. The park is marked by a statue of lovers, the beach is mainly made of small stones, and the surrounding area is considered to be a relatively high-end area in Lima.
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Larco Museum
4.2
/5
33 reviews
6.8
Based on 12,779 reviews
Pueblo Libre | >100 km from downtown
Phone +5114611312
Address: frente al, Parque Larco, Av. Simón Bolivar 1515 Ingreso por, Navarra 169, Pueblo Libre 15084, Peru
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-3 hours
Highlights:
Garden lights & cultural dinner
Pre-Columbian Peruvian gold & silver
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【Larco Archaeological Museum】Located in Lima, Peru, it is famous for its rich collection of pre-Columbian art and pottery. Founded in 1926 by Peruvian scholar Rafael Larco Herrera, the museum houses more than 40,000 works of art, including pottery, textiles, and gold and silver products, covering various cultures from 3000 BC to the Columbus era. Including pottery from the Moche, Nazca, and Inca cultures, as well as exquisite gold and silver products, reflecting the superb craftsmanship of the ancient Peruvians.
The main permanent exhibition rooms and visiting points of the Larco Museum:
1⃣️Gold and Silver Room: Displays exquisite gold and silver products;
2⃣️Pottery Collection Room: Displays pottery in various forms and styles;
3⃣️Miscellaneous Utensils Room: Displays crafts describing ancient daily life and beliefs;
4⃣️Beautifully decorated garden: A great place to appreciate and relax.
The taxi will wait for you at the door and take you back. In addition, the labels of the exhibits are clearly written, and there is no need for a guide. The pottery and textiles of the Inca culture are so amazing.
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