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Peru
Country Atlas · No. 55 — Latin America

Peru

Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley and Lima tables

Culture·Adventure·Food & wine
The brief

Peru — Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley and the long Lima evening.

Two anchors, in this order: Lima for the food (Central, Maido) and a long evening in Barranco, then the Sacred Valley (Sol y Luna) for two nights of acclimatisation before Machu Picchu by Belmond train. Cusco bookends.

Pair with a Galapagos cruise or an Atacama desert close for the classic South American fortnight.

CultureAdventureFood & wineCouplesFamilies
When to go

A year in Peru

May – Sep
Dry

Peak season, perfect Machu Picchu, cool nights.

Apr / Oct
Shoulder

Soft pricing, fewer guests, occasional showers.

Nov – Mar
Green

Rainy season, lush landscapes, Inca Trail closed in February.

Dec – Apr
Lima

Coastal Lima warmest — the city's beach season.

Recommended hotels

Where to stay in Peru

Handpicked stays we love and recommend, chosen for their exceptional service, setting, and style — for every kind of traveler.

Resorts & regions

Where to go in Peru

The chapters we book most often — pair two or three for a classic week, or commit to a single one for the slow-travel version.
Lima
No. 01Latin America

Lima

World-class dining, Pacific views, museums and a stylish start to Peru.

Belmond Miraflores Park · Hotel B · Atemporal

Cusco
No. 02Latin America

Cusco

Inca heritage, colonial architecture, galleries and the cultural heart of the Andes.

Palacio Nazarenas, A Belmond Hotel · Monasterio, A Belmond Hotel · Inkaterra La Casona

Sacred Valley
No. 03Latin America

Sacred Valley

Andean villages, markets, mountains and a calmer base before Machu Picchu.

Sol y Luna · Tambo del Inka · Rio Sagrado, A Belmond Hotel

Machu Picchu
No. 04Latin America

Machu Picchu

Ancient ruins, cloud forest, train journeys and one of South America’s most iconic experiences.

Sanctuary Lodge, A Belmond Hotel · Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel · Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel

Lake Titicaca
No. 05Latin America

Lake Titicaca

High-altitude water, island communities and quiet Andean scenery.

Titilaka · GHL Hotel Lago Titicaca · Amantica Lodge

Arequipa & Colca Canyon
No. 06Latin America

Arequipa & Colca Canyon

Volcano views, white-stone architecture, condors and dramatic canyon landscapes.

CIRQA · Las Casitas, A Belmond Hotel · Colca Lodge Spa & Hot Springs

Peruvian Amazon
No. 07Latin America

Peruvian Amazon

River wildlife, rainforest lodges, canopy walks and a softer expedition-style experience.

Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica · Delfin Amazon Cruises · Aqua Nera

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