Most Traveled-to Cities in Peru

• Cusco

  Inca heritage, colonial architecture, Andean culture

  Key Attractions: Machu Picchu, Sacsayhuaman Fortress, Qoricancha Temple, Pisac ruins

• Lima

  Cuisine capital, pre-Hispanic sites, Pacific coast

  Key Attractions: Historic Center, Larco Museum, Huaca Pucllana, Miraflores

• Arequipa

  White stone architecture, volcanic landscapes, adventure sports

  Key Attractions: Colca Canyon, Santa Catalina Monastery, Misti Volcano

• Trujillo

  Moche cultural legacy, adobe archaeological zones

  Key Attractions: Chan Chan, Huaca del Sol, Huaca de la Luna

• Puno

  High Andean lake, indigenous communities, traditional festivals

  Key Attractions: Lake Titicaca, Uros Floating Islands, Taquile Island

• Nazca

  Ancient earth drawings, mysterious archaeological significance

  Key Attractions: Nasca Lines (geoglyphs) sightseeing tours