South America
Peru
Machu Picchu, the Andes, the Amazon and amazing food. Say hola, go slowly at altitude, and enjoy!
- Local time
- 13:39
- Currency
- PEN
- Calling code
- +51
- Capital
- Lima
- Languages spoken
- AY, QU, Spanish
Places to see
Machu Picchu
The lost city of the Incas. Official tickets only, fixed circuits. tuboleto.cultura.pe
Cusco
The old Inca capital, at 3,400 m.
Sacred Valley
Inca terraces, markets and villages near Cusco.
Lake Titicaca
The highest navigable lake, with floating reed islands.
Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca)
Striped mountains at over 5,000 m: only if you are used to the altitude.
The Zzz blog
Coming soon: the mosquito is on it!
