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The lost city of Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley, Amazon rainforest and world-famous cuisine โ€” Peru is South America's bucket-list star.

Visa-free ๐Ÿ“… Best: Mayโ€“Sep (dry) ๐Ÿ’ต $75/day avg
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Capital
Lima
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Currency
Peruvian Sol (S/)
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Language
Spanish, Quechua
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Best time
Mayโ€“Sep (dry)
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Visa
Visa-free (most)
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Avg daily budget
$35 โ€“ $260
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Safety
Use normal caution
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Main airport
Lima (LIM) / Cusco (CUZ)
Overview

Why travellers love Peru

Peru centres on Cusco and the Inca heartland โ€” hike (or train) to Machu Picchu, explore the Sacred Valley, then descend to the Amazon or the coast.

Lima's food scene is among the world's best, and it's all remarkably affordable.

Where to go

Top places in Peru

The destinations worth building your trip around.

Cusco & Machu Picchu

Cusco & Machu Picchu

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Inca capital and the legendary citadel.

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Sacred Valley

Sacred Valley

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Inca ruins, markets and the Salkantay trek.

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Lima

Lima

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Coastal capital and world-class food.

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Plan day by day

Peru itineraries

Ready-made routes โ€” tap a duration to see the plan.

Route
Cusco & Machu Picchu โ†’ Sacred Valley โ†’ Lima
Trip length
5 days
Est. budget
$175 โ€“ $1,300
1–2

Cusco & Machu Picchu

Inca capital and the legendary citadel.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ History ยท Iconic
3–4

Sacred Valley

Inca ruins, markets and the Salkantay trek.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Adventure ยท Culture
5

Lima

Coastal capital and world-class food.

๐Ÿ—“ 1 dayโœจ Food ยท City
Route
Cusco & Machu Picchu โ†’ Sacred Valley โ†’ Lima
Trip length
7 days
Est. budget
$245 โ€“ $1,820
1–3

Cusco & Machu Picchu

Inca capital and the legendary citadel.

๐Ÿ—“ 3 daysโœจ History ยท Iconic
4–5

Sacred Valley

Inca ruins, markets and the Salkantay trek.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Adventure ยท Culture
6–7

Lima

Coastal capital and world-class food.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Food ยท City
Route
Cusco & Machu Picchu โ†’ Sacred Valley โ†’ Lima
Trip length
10 days
Est. budget
$350 โ€“ $2,600
1–4

Cusco & Machu Picchu

Inca capital and the legendary citadel.

๐Ÿ—“ 4 daysโœจ History ยท Iconic
5–7

Sacred Valley

Inca ruins, markets and the Salkantay trek.

๐Ÿ—“ 3 daysโœจ Adventure ยท Culture
8–10

Lima

Coastal capital and world-class food.

๐Ÿ—“ 3 daysโœจ Food ยท City
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Visa & entry

Peru visa requirements

Visa required?
Visa-free for many
Allowed stay
Up to 90โ€“183 days
Visa on arrival
N/A
eVisa
N/A
Passport validity
6 months
Visa type
Visa-free
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Visa rules change frequently. Most Western nationalities enter visa-free; you receive an entry stamp on arrival. Always verify with the official Peru immigration / e-visa website before travelling.

Full Peru visa guide โ†’Use the visa checker โ†’
Money

Peru budget guide

Budget

$35/day
  • Hostels & guesthouses
  • Local food & markets
  • Public transport
  • Free sights & nature

Luxury

$260+/day
  • 4โ€“5โ˜… hotels & resorts
  • Fine dining
  • Private transfers
  • Premium experiences
Full Peru budget guide โ†’
Things to do

Top attractions in Peru

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Machu Picchu

The iconic Inca citadel in the clouds.

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Inca Trail / Salkantay

Multi-day treks to Machu Picchu.

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Rainbow Mountain

Striped peaks high in the Andes.

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Lima food scene

Ceviche and several of the world's best restaurants.

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Lake Titicaca

Floating Uros reed islands.

Blog

Peru travel articles

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