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Travel to Peru
Drawing visitors from all over the world to admire the colourful Andes Mountains and experience the Incan ruins and carved peaks of Machu Picchu, Peru is a South American delight.
Whilst the diverse spectrum of landscapes are a sole reason to travel to Peru, it’s so much more with endless festivities, glorious gastronomy, and multiculturalism. Peruvians are ingenious and their traditional clothing is so colourful, you’ll always be smiling in this lively country.
Being coastal, Peru also boasts fabulous beaches with some of the best surfing in the world. Whether you’re exploring mountains, diverse cities, or surf hotspots, your tastebuds will be running wild for pisco sours, Peru’s exclusive cocktail, fresh ceviche, raw fish with citrus juices, and coy, guinea pig meat - a surprisingly delicious delicacy!
A trip wouldn’t be complete without tasting these treats and also experiencing the town of Cuzco, the mysterious Machu Picchu, and the stunning Lake Titicaca.
It’s fair to say that Peru offers a mix of everything that the continent is known for whilst bursting with joy and beauty!
Key facts
Currency: Peruvian Nuevo Sol (PEN)
Population: 34.2 million
National dish: Ceviche
Bottle of beer: 10 PEN
Offical language: Spanish
Hello: Nepaykullayki, Hola
Capital city: Lima
Minimum wage: 1025 PEN/Month
Annual temperatures: 15°C - 27°C
Ourtrips to Peru
Culture
The Peruvian culture is abundant with traditions, customs and diversity. As South America’s third-largest country and home to twelve World Heritage sites, there’s a vast array of natural beauty in Peru. The land is best loved for its gastronomy and passion for its national sport, Football.
Best time to visit
If you’re heading to Peru for Machu Picchu and hiking, you’ll want to travel during winter (May - September) as it’s usually dry.
On the other hand, it’s recommended to visit Peru’s capital city and surrounding towns exclusively in summer (March - May) to catch the warm weather and beautiful sunshine.
Best places to visit
Machu Picchu
As Peru’s most visited site and one of the new 7 Wonders of the World, you can guarantee Machu Picchu won’t disappoint. It’s made up of more than 150 buildings, ranging from baths and houses to temples and sanctuaries.
Sitting 12,500 feet above sea level and shared among Peru and Bolivia, Lake Titicaca wins the title for the largest lake in South America. Explore the floating islands and allocate some time to hiking, shopping and wandering the interesting burial grounds.