Peru, the archaeological and cultural jewel of South America, with intriguing remains of the fabled Inca empire. Depending on time available, the following could be included in your tour to Peru:
- Lima, the capital, with its beautiful colonial buildings
- The Sacred Valley of the Incas and its many Inca sites
- The lovely colonial city of Cusco, with its surrounding archaeological gems
- The mysterious Inca mountain fortress of Machu Picchu, undoubtedly the greatest archaeological discovery of modern times
- Puno and Lake Titicaca
- A flight over the Nasca lines
- The Atacama desert, subject to high altitude tolerance
- The Peruvian Amazon
The Peruvian winter (May – September) is the driest season and therefore the best time of year to travel, especially if you are planning to visit Cusco, the Sacred Valley area and Machu Picchu.
