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Peru

From the ancient Incan ruins of  Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley to colonial architecture in cities like Cusco and Arequipa and the vibrant culture and cuisine of Lima.

Peru offers travellers endless opportunities for adventure steeped in history and culture. So many will only see  Machu  Picchu, but this country has much more to offer for those willing to explore beyond the “bucket list” destinations.

Let the talented creators below show you the best of Peru.

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Lima, the Coastal capital city in Peru.

LIMA

The capital of Peru lies on the Pacific coast and has some of the best food in South America.     

World famous Machu Picchu in Peru, the lost city of the incas.

MACHU PICCHU

Often referred to as the "Lost City of the Incas", it is the most familiar icon of the Inca Empire.

Arequipa, a colonial-era capital surrounded by Volcanoes.

AREQUIPA

The colonial-era capital of Peru is framed by 3 volcanoes and is filled with baroque buildings constructed from sillar, a white volcanic stone.

Chicama, Peru. The longest left-hand surf break in the world.

SURFING

Chicama is considered the longest left in the world and one of surfing’s greatest natural attractions.        

Cordillera Blanca in Peru is one of the world's most impressive mountain ranges.

HUARAZ

Defined by the majestic Cordillera Blanca, one of the world's most impressive mountain ranges, is Peru’s capital of mountaineering.

Huacachina, is a true life oasis in the Ica desert.

ICA DESERT

In the vast Ica desert is where you will find a real-life oasis, Huacachina.                

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weather

WEATHER

The dry season is typically the best time to visit Peru when the weather is warm and the skies are clear. Between May and October is provides a great opportunity for hiking and trekking.

currency

CURRENCY

Peruvian Sol

visa

VISA

A vast majority of countries can enter Peru without a visa and are allowed stays up to 183 days.

SAFETY

SAFETY

Peru is generally safe and a well-travelled country. Like any country, it’s important to keep your wits about you and respect the local culture. If you check your home country’s travel advisories then you will probably see a warning issued with a high level of risk noted for Peru. At Xpolorist we are well-healed travellers and quite often the situation on the ground is much different. Ultimately a traveller must do their own research and be smart but not scared. There are good and bad people everywhere but socio-economic pressures and changing political landscapes in countries can change things quickly.

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Inkaterra, a 5 star luxury resort near Machu Picchu, Peru.

INKATERRA

A luxury 5 star retreat near  Machu Picchu.

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Surf Hotel in Peru.

CHICAMA SURF HOTEL

Surf hotel just minutes from the longest left-hand beak in the world.

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Boutique hotel near the Ica desert in Peru.

BOUTIQUE HOTEL

Beautiful hotel, which provides easy access to the Ica Desert.

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