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Peru trip planner

Machu Picchu, Amazon jungle, and the world's best ceviche.

Peru packs mountain treks, ancient Inca ruins, coastal cities, and Amazon rainforest into one trip. Altitude planning and permit lead times matter — book early.

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Best time to visit

May–Sep (dry season in the Andes)

Currency

Peruvian Sol (S/)

Language

Spanish, Quechua

Top experiences in Peru

Machu Picchu

The iconic Inca citadel — reachable by train or the 4-day Inca Trail.

Sacred Valley

Ollantaytambo, Pisac markets, and salt terraces of Maras.

Cusco

Cobblestone streets, colonial cathedrals, and vibrant food scene.

Amazon Rainforest

Jungle lodges in Puerto Maldonado or Iquitos for wildlife spotting.

Average temperatures in Peru

Lima — coastal; Cusco is cooler.

MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High26° / 79°F27° / 81°F27° / 81°F24° / 75°F22° / 72°F20° / 68°F19° / 66°F19° / 66°F20° / 68°F21° / 70°F23° / 73°F24° / 75°F
Low19° / 66°F19° / 66°F19° / 66°F17° / 63°F16° / 61°F15° / 59°F14° / 57°F14° / 57°F14° / 57°F15° / 59°F16° / 61°F17° / 63°F

Temperatures shown in °C (with °F). Averages based on long-term climate normals for the country's main hub.

Sample itinerary

  1. Days 1–2: Lima — Miraflores, ceviche tour, and Larco Museum.
  2. Days 3–4: Cusco — acclimatize, San Pedro market, Sacsayhuamán.
  3. Days 5–6: Sacred Valley — Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Maras salt mines.
  4. Day 7: Machu Picchu — sunrise entry via Aguas Calientes.
  5. Days 8–10: Amazon lodge — canopy walks, caiman spotting, macaw clay licks.

Foods to try

CevicheLomo saltadoAjí de gallinaAnticuchosCausaPisco sourAlpaca steak

Travel tips

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