- Currency S/. Peruvian Sol (PEN)
- Language Aymara, Quechua, Spanish
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- Plug Type A/B/C · 220V
- Best time May – October
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Cradle of the Inca and a global food capital. Stand before Machu Picchu, wander the Sacred Valley, and eat your way through Lima's world-class kitchens.
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Peru is the cradle of the Inca Empire and one of Latin America's most exciting destinations. Its centrepiece, the cloud-wreathed citadel of Machu Picchu, is only the beginning of a country layered with living history.
Beyond the ruins lies extraordinary range: Lima is a bona fide culinary capital, the Sacred Valley hums with Andean tradition, and the Amazon Basin unfolds into some of the planet's richest wildlife.
For 2026, Peru pairs cultural heritage with regenerative, community-led travel: the new Machu Picchu access rules protect the site, while village homestays, gentle Andean hikes and Amazon canopy walks reward the mindful traveller.
Peru in pictures
Weather & timing in Peru RIGHT NOW 20° cloudy
Best Jun–Aug · Shoulder May, Sep–Oct
- Jan 6° / -4°
- Feb 8° / -2°
- Mar 12° / 2°
- Apr 18° / 8°
- May 24° / 14°
- Jun 28° / 18°
- Jul 30° / 20°
- Aug 28° / 18°
- Sep 24° / 14°
- Oct 18° / 8°
- Nov 12° / 2°
- Dec 8° / -2°
Best time to visit
May – October
Cities and regions worth your time
4 destinations in Peru — pick a base or link them into a route.
Nature, culture & hidden gems
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We're hand-picking the standout places, hidden gems and can't-miss activities in Peru. Meanwhile, the cities above are a great starting point.