Sillustani is a pre-Inca cemetery located on the shores of Lake Umayo near Puno in Peru. The tombs, built above ground in tower-like structures called chullpas, are the remains of the Qulla people, an Aymara tribe conquered by the Inca Empire in the 15th century.
Arequipa is a city in Peru and the capital of the department of the same name. It is home to the Constitutional Court of Peru and is often referred to as the "legal capital of Peru". According to the 2017 national census, the city has an urban population of 1,296,278. Known for its colonial architecture and volcanic stone structures, Arequipa is an important cultural and economic center.
Tarawasi, also known as Tarahuasi, is an archaeological complex in Peru. Located in the Cusco region, Anta province, Limatambo district, approximately 72-80 km from the city of Cusco, it is one of the finest examples of Inca stone construction. It is characterized by its precise polygonal stonework, where the stones fit together perfectly without any binding material.
Arequipa is a department of Peru, located in the southwest of the country. The department's population was 1,814,396 in 2025. The departmental capital, also named Arequipa, is Peru's second-largest city. Arequipa offers a rich history and dramatic adventures, from breathtaking landscapes and diverse flora and fauna to world-class cuisine and exquisite art.
Trujillo is a coastal city in northwestern Peru and the capital of La Libertad Province. The city is situated on the banks of the Moche River, near its mouth into the Pacific Ocean, in the Moche Valley. It was once the site of the great prehistoric Moche and Chimu cultures before the Inca conquest and expansion. The city's population is projected to be 1,067,700 in 2025.
Site Museum, Av. Chan Chan 101 Urb, Trujillo 13000, Peru
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Chan Chan was once the capital of the Chimor kingdom. It was the largest pre-Columbian city in South America. Today, it is an archaeological site located in La Libertad province, 5 km west of Trujillo, Peru.
Salcantay is the highest peak in the Vilcabamba mountain range, part of the Peruvian Andes. It is located in the Cusco region, about 60 km northwest of the city of Cusco. Surrounded by lush vegetation, the summit is enveloped by a vast tropical forest with waterfalls on one side and the majestic, fast-flowing Salcantay River on the other.
Choquequirao is a 16th-century Inca site in the Cusco region of southern Peru. Often referred to as the "sister city" of Machu Picchu due to its similar structure and architecture, the site comprises a vast complex of buildings and terraces built around Sunch'u Pata, a truncated hilltop on a steep slope overlooking the Apurímac River.
Alpamayo, also known as Shuyturaju, is one of the most striking peaks in the Cordillera Blanca range of the Peruvian Andes. The Alpamayo Stream originates northwest of the peak. Mountaineers from around the world have failed in their attempts to conquer the treacherous Alpamayo. Located in the heart of Huascaran National Park, it is often described as the most beautiful mountain in the world.
Revash, near the village of San Bartolo, 60 km south of Chachapoyas city, is a late Chachapoya funerary architectural complex with chullpas (tombs) built on high limestone cliffs, at an altitude of 2,800 m above sea level. They are located within the Cerro Carbón limestone formation, situated on the left edge of the Alto Utcubamba valley.
The Temple of the Three Windows, also known as the Cosmic Windows, is truly miraculous, a structure built perfectly and enduring forever. It is one of the most beautiful places to visit, and also a very important location due to its proximity to the main square.
The Larco Museum is housed in an 18th century viceroyalty-era mansion. The Larco Museum is surrounded by beautiful gardens. The Larco Museum is a stimulating and inspiring space in which visitors can enjoy and learn more about the fascinating history of ancient Peru.
Vinicunca, also called Rainbow Mountain, is a mountain in the Andes of Peru with an altitude of 5,036 metres (16,522 ft) above sea level. It is located on the road to the Ausangate mountain, in the Cusco region. Just 3 hours from Cusco, Rainbow Mountain is an incredible experience with spectacular views along the way.
The twelve-angled stone is an archeological artifact in Cusco, Peru. The impressive architecture of the ancient Inca civilization continues to amaze scholars around the world today. One of the mysterious wonders forgotten over time is the ruins of a structure called Hatun Rumiyoc. They built it using massive polygonal stone blocks, carving and fitting them with extraordinary precision.
Huascaran National Park is a Peruvian national park that comprises most of the mountain range known as Cordillera Blanca (the world's highest tropical mountain range) which is part of the central Andes, in the region of Ancash.
The Lima Art Museum is an art museum in Lima, Peru. The museum is located in the Palacio de la Exposición. The collection includes ceramics, textiles, sculptures, and paintings surveying almost 3,000 years of history ranging from the pre-Columbian to Contemporary time periods.
The Main Square of Lima is one of the most important touristic destinations, located in heart of the Historic Centre of Lima. It is surrounded by a number of major landmarks, including the Government Palace, the Metropolitan Cathedral, the Archbishop's Palace, the Municipal Palace, and the Palacio de la Unión.
Machu Picchu stands 2,430 m above sea-level, in the middle of a tropical mountain forest. It was probably the most amazing urban creation of the Inca Empire at its height; its giant walls, terraces and ramps seem as if they have been cut naturally in the continuous rock escarpments.
Sacsayhuaman is a walled complex near the old city of Cusco. Sacsayhuaman is at an altitude of 3,701 m. or 12,000 feet. The site is part of the City of Cuzco, which was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1983.
The Sacred Valley, or Valle Sagrado, is a region in Peru located in the Andean highlands near Cusco. It is a picturesque valley that stretches along the Urubamba River, surrounded by towering mountains and dotted with ancient Inca ruins and traditional Andean villages.
