Quick Summary: Home to one of the seven wonders of the world, Peru sits at the top of many travelers' bucket lists. Cities, jungles, and beaches are scattered all throughout this culturally diverse and historically rich country. Budget backpackers, luxury travelers, and everyone in-between can relish all that Peru has to offer.


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Machu Picchu

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Cusco Cathedral

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Iquitos - Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve

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Monastery of San Francisco

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Moray

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Museo de la Nacion

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Sacred Valley

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Sacsayhuaman

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Santa Catalina Monastery

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Tambopata National Park

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Torre Tagle Palace

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Alpaca Expeditions

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Amazonas Explorers

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Apumayo Tours

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Condor Travel

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Mountain Lodges of Peru

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Free Tour Downtown Arequipa

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Lima City Tours

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Marcelo Batata Culinary Experiences

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Pacifico Adventures Ecotourism

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SkyKitchen Peruvian Cooking Class

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The Lima Gourmet Company

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Titicaca For You

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