Complete Peru Guide

From our agency in Lima, we support English-speaking travelers throughout the Peruvian territory, from the desert beaches of the north to the glaciers of the Cordillera Blanca. The country is divided into three major regions: the coast (Costa), arid and bordered by the Pacific, the Andean sierra which peaks at over 6,700 meters at Huascarán, and the Amazon rainforest which occupies nearly 60% of the territory but remains relatively undeveloped for tourism.

Cuzco, the ancient Inca capital at 3,400 meters altitude, remains the gateway to Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley. But Peru is far more than its Inca sites. Lake Titicaca at 3,812 meters, the Nazca Lines, the Colca Canyon where Andean condors soar, the Tambopata forest accessible from Puerto Maldonado: each region has its own climate and cultural character. Gastronomy, ranked among the most creative in South America, blends Andean products (quinoa, over 3,000 potato varieties), raw Pacific fish (ceviche) and Japanese or Chinese influences (Nikkei cuisine, Chifa).

For a first trip, plan a minimum of 12 days to combine Lima, Cuzco-Machu Picchu and a third destination (Arequipa-Colca, Titicaca or the Amazon). Beyond 18 days, the north (Chachapoyas, Trujillo) becomes accessible without rushing.