{"id":4408,"date":"2021-07-28T18:08:55","date_gmt":"2021-07-28T10:08:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/?page_id=4408"},"modified":"2024-08-28T23:17:00","modified_gmt":"2024-08-29T03:17:00","slug":"why-travel-to-peru","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/why-travel-to-peru\/","title":{"rendered":"Why travel to Peru?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Gt268uGyQRs?autoplay=1&amp;playlist=Gt268uGyQRs\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote is-style-default has-border-color has-text-color\" style=\"border-color:#f5f5f5;color:#6d6d6d\"><blockquote><p>Peru: A country abound with iconic sacred sites and jaw-dropping landscapes not seen anywhere else on the planet. From the ruins of ancient Machu Picchu to the mysteries of the Nazca Desert, Peru invites you on the best off-the-beaten-track adventures.<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"discover-the-true-magic-of-peru\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Discover the true magic of Peru<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"640\"  height=\"800\"  data-id=\"4413\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAoAAAAMgAQMAAACJaEE6AAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAFZJREFUeNrtwYEAAAAAw6D5U1\/hAFUBAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAACvAf0gAAHNCW\/DAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-4413 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/machu-picchu.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/machu-picchu.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/machu-picchu-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/machu-picchu-110x137.jpg 110w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/machu-picchu-200x250.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/machu-picchu-380x475.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/machu-picchu-255x318.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/machu-picchu-300x375.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/machu-picchu-550x687.jpg 550w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Explore the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"640\"  height=\"960\"  data-id=\"4409\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAoAAAAPAAQMAAACfLFq4AAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAGJJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20LL6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAB4GC\/PAAHaBJtgAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-4409 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/alpaca.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/alpaca.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/alpaca-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/alpaca-110x165.jpg 110w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/alpaca-380x570.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/alpaca-255x383.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/alpaca-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/alpaca-550x825.jpg 550w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Get some selfies with cute alpacas and llamas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"640\"  height=\"960\"  data-id=\"4414\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAoAAAAPAAQMAAACfLFq4AAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAGJJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20LL6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAB4GC\/PAAHaBJtgAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-4414 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/moray.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/moray.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/moray-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/moray-110x165.jpg 110w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/moray-380x570.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/moray-255x383.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/moray-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/moray-550x825.jpg 550w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Discover jaw-dropping treasures of the Sacred Valley<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"842\"  height=\"942\"  data-id=\"4591\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAA0oAAAOuAQMAAAADwXU6AAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAHlJREFUeNrtwQENAAAAwqD3T20ON6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA4MkAickAAY5ELzwAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-4591 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 842px) 100vw, 842px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screen-Shot-2021-08-04-at-5.02.03-PM.png\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screen-Shot-2021-08-04-at-5.02.03-PM.png 842w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screen-Shot-2021-08-04-at-5.02.03-PM-268x300.png 268w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screen-Shot-2021-08-04-at-5.02.03-PM-768x859.png 768w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screen-Shot-2021-08-04-at-5.02.03-PM-110x123.png 110w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screen-Shot-2021-08-04-at-5.02.03-PM-200x224.png 200w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screen-Shot-2021-08-04-at-5.02.03-PM-380x425.png 380w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screen-Shot-2021-08-04-at-5.02.03-PM-255x285.png 255w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screen-Shot-2021-08-04-at-5.02.03-PM-300x336.png 300w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screen-Shot-2021-08-04-at-5.02.03-PM-550x615.png 550w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screen-Shot-2021-08-04-at-5.02.03-PM-800x895.png 800w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Challenge yourself to hike the four-day Inca Trail<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"640\"  height=\"853\"  data-id=\"4419\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAoAAAANVAQMAAADSh91IAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAFlJREFUeNrtwQENAAAAwqD3T20PBxQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAABwZQ30AAG1ytrpAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-4419 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/salt-mines.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/salt-mines.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/salt-mines-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/salt-mines-110x147.jpg 110w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/salt-mines-200x267.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/salt-mines-380x506.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/salt-mines-255x340.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/salt-mines-300x400.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/salt-mines-550x733.jpg 550w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Check out the incredible Maras Salt Mines<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"640\"  height=\"960\"  data-id=\"4412\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAoAAAAPAAQMAAACfLFq4AAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAGJJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20LL6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAB4GC\/PAAHaBJtgAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-4412 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/lines.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/lines.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/lines-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/lines-110x165.jpg 110w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/lines-380x570.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/lines-255x383.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/lines-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/lines-550x825.jpg 550w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">See gigantic geoglyphs (Nazca Lines) from the sky<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"703\"  height=\"943\"  data-id=\"4590\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAr8AAAOvAQMAAAD\/dj6CAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAGhJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20JT6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA4GkfmAAEIpta8AAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-4590 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 703px) 100vw, 703px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screen-Shot-2021-08-04-at-5.02.29-PM.png\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screen-Shot-2021-08-04-at-5.02.29-PM.png 703w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screen-Shot-2021-08-04-at-5.02.29-PM-224x300.png 224w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screen-Shot-2021-08-04-at-5.02.29-PM-110x148.png 110w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screen-Shot-2021-08-04-at-5.02.29-PM-200x268.png 200w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screen-Shot-2021-08-04-at-5.02.29-PM-380x510.png 380w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screen-Shot-2021-08-04-at-5.02.29-PM-255x342.png 255w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screen-Shot-2021-08-04-at-5.02.29-PM-300x402.png 300w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screen-Shot-2021-08-04-at-5.02.29-PM-550x738.png 550w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Climb the Vinicunca rainbow mountain<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"509\"  height=\"764\"  data-id=\"4424\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAf0AAAL8AQMAAADQtv7zAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAEdJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20MH6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAB+BsH8AAEXr3tQAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-4424 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 509px) 100vw, 509px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/jessica-wong-30gk_0Bb5kA-unsplash-1.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/jessica-wong-30gk_0Bb5kA-unsplash-1.jpg 509w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/jessica-wong-30gk_0Bb5kA-unsplash-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/jessica-wong-30gk_0Bb5kA-unsplash-1-110x165.jpg 110w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/jessica-wong-30gk_0Bb5kA-unsplash-1-380x570.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/jessica-wong-30gk_0Bb5kA-unsplash-1-255x383.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/jessica-wong-30gk_0Bb5kA-unsplash-1-300x450.jpg 300w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Relax on the best beaches \u2014 from Miraflores to Punta Sal<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"943\"  height=\"1024\"  data-id=\"4426\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAA68AAAQAAQMAAAA0u\/0fAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAI1JREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20JT6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAvgbcDwABGeTQHgAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-4426 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 943px) 100vw, 943px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Screen-Shot-2021-07-28-at-4.48.15-PM-943x1024.png\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Screen-Shot-2021-07-28-at-4.48.15-PM-943x1024.png 943w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Screen-Shot-2021-07-28-at-4.48.15-PM-276x300.png 276w, 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https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Screen-Shot-2021-07-28-at-4.48.15-PM-800x868.png 800w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Screen-Shot-2021-07-28-at-4.48.15-PM-1160x1259.png 1160w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Screen-Shot-2021-07-28-at-4.48.15-PM.png 1170w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Meet sea lion colonies at Ballestas Islands<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"640\"  height=\"800\"  data-id=\"4417\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAoAAAAMgAQMAAACJaEE6AAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAFZJREFUeNrtwYEAAAAAw6D5U1\/hAFUBAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAACvAf0gAAHNCW\/DAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-4417 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/oasis.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/oasis.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/oasis-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/oasis-110x137.jpg 110w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/oasis-200x250.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/oasis-380x475.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/oasis-255x318.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/oasis-300x375.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/oasis-550x687.jpg 550w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Visit the\u00a0Huacachina\u00a0desert oasis<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"640\"  height=\"480\"  data-id=\"4421\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAoAAAAHgAQMAAAAPH06nAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAD1JREFUeNrtwQENAAAAwqD3T20ON6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA4M8Al+AAAUvMG0oAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-4421 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/jared-schwitzke-e5m9k5JADBs-unsplash.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/jared-schwitzke-e5m9k5JADBs-unsplash.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/jared-schwitzke-e5m9k5JADBs-unsplash-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/jared-schwitzke-e5m9k5JADBs-unsplash-110x83.jpg 110w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/jared-schwitzke-e5m9k5JADBs-unsplash-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/jared-schwitzke-e5m9k5JADBs-unsplash-380x285.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/jared-schwitzke-e5m9k5JADBs-unsplash-255x191.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/jared-schwitzke-e5m9k5JADBs-unsplash-550x413.jpg 550w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Go sandboarding on the epic dunes of Ica<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"335\"  height=\"426\"  data-id=\"6758\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAU8AAAGqAQMAAACxilSAAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAChJREFUeNrtwQEBAAAAgiD\/r25IQAEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAwLsBR44AAfXHmogAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-6758 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 335px) 100vw, 335px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Screen-Shot-2021-11-26-at-12.11.57-PM.png\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Screen-Shot-2021-11-26-at-12.11.57-PM.png 335w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Screen-Shot-2021-11-26-at-12.11.57-PM-236x300.png 236w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Screen-Shot-2021-11-26-at-12.11.57-PM-110x140.png 110w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Screen-Shot-2021-11-26-at-12.11.57-PM-200x254.png 200w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Screen-Shot-2021-11-26-at-12.11.57-PM-255x324.png 255w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Screen-Shot-2021-11-26-at-12.11.57-PM-300x381.png 300w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Indulge in mouthwatering Peruvian cuisine<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"when-to-visit-peru\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">When to visit Peru<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The lands of Peru stretch over a great distance from north to south, meaning the country has a wide variety of climate zones. There is also a big difference in altitude between the Andes region and the coastal areas. Expect contrasts in temperature and weather depending on where you holiday!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"640\"  height=\"426\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAoAAAAGqAQMAAACh3GetAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAADhJREFUeNrtwQENAAAAwqD3T20ON6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAD4NobKAAFhB0TLAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-4431 size-full pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/aarom-ore-Yrqyn1Gb80k-unsplash-1.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/aarom-ore-Yrqyn1Gb80k-unsplash-1.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/aarom-ore-Yrqyn1Gb80k-unsplash-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/aarom-ore-Yrqyn1Gb80k-unsplash-1-110x73.jpg 110w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/aarom-ore-Yrqyn1Gb80k-unsplash-1-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/aarom-ore-Yrqyn1Gb80k-unsplash-1-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/aarom-ore-Yrqyn1Gb80k-unsplash-1-255x170.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/aarom-ore-Yrqyn1Gb80k-unsplash-1-550x366.jpg 550w\" ><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The perfect time to visit <strong>coastal Peru<\/strong> is during the summer months from<strong> December to March<\/strong>, which sees ideal temperatures that stay in the <strong>mid-to-high 20s (\u00b0C)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>While the coast can get cold from <strong>June to September<\/strong>, you don&#8217;t have to avoid the beach! The <strong>southern coast<\/strong> sees a more moderate and pleasant <strong>15\u00b0C<\/strong> in winter, compared to the colder north.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Vastly different from the coast, the <strong>Peru highlands<\/strong> experiences a dry season and a rainy season. The dry season falls between <strong>May and October<\/strong> and guarantees <strong>clear skies for Machu Picchu, Arequipa, and Cusco<\/strong>. Remember to bring a warm jacket for chilly evenings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"715\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABJ0AAAM5AQMAAACXVNJyAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAI5JREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20MH6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA4G4DwAAQd+npsAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-4429 size-full pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/weather-2-1024x715.png\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/weather-2-1024x715.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/weather-2-300x210.png 300w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/weather-2-768x536.png 768w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/weather-2-110x77.png 110w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/weather-2-200x140.png 200w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/weather-2-380x265.png 380w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/weather-2-255x178.png 255w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/weather-2-550x384.png 550w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/weather-2-800x559.png 800w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/weather-2-1160x810.png 1160w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/weather-2.png 1181w\" ><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For the most verdant scenery in the highlands, visit during the shoulder month of <strong>April<\/strong>, when rains start to retreat. If you don\u2019t mind the tail-end of the wet season, you\u2019ll get to see <strong>Cusco at its greenest<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you\u2019re after some <strong>water activities<\/strong> in the capital city of <strong>Lima<\/strong>, warm and sunny conditions prevail in <strong>November<\/strong>, and <strong>December marks the official start of beach season<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you\u2019re planning to visit the <strong>Peruvian Amazon<\/strong>, the region experiences high humidity levels year-round. It\u2019s best to explore the jungles between <strong>May and November<\/strong> for the <strong>driest weather<\/strong> and the <strong>highest visibility<\/strong> for wildlife spotting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"estimated-flight-prices-from-popular-cities\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Estimated flight prices from popular cities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-travelpayouts-shortcodes ticss-c9f55e42\"><script src=\"\/\/tp.media\/content?promo_id=4044&amp;shmarker=340249&amp;campaign_id=100&amp;target_host=search.jetradar.com&amp;locale=en_us&amp;currency=usd&amp;limit=10&amp;powered_by=false&amp;destination=LIM\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"highlights-of-peru\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Highlights of Peru<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#machupicchu\">Machu Picchu<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#cusco\">Cusco<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#lima\">Lima<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#vinicunca\">Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-vertically-aligned-top is-image-fill is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/machu-picchu-feat-1-1024x729.jpg);background-position:50% 50%\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"729\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABQAAAAOPAQMAAACuHP6DAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAKVJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20MH6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAArgY9DQABiV7IMQAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\"  alt=\"Machu Picchu, Peru\"  class=\"wp-image-5230 size-full pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/machu-picchu-feat-1-1024x729.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/machu-picchu-feat-1-1024x729.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/machu-picchu-feat-1-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/machu-picchu-feat-1-768x547.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/machu-picchu-feat-1-110x78.jpg 110w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/machu-picchu-feat-1-200x142.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/machu-picchu-feat-1-380x270.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/machu-picchu-feat-1-255x181.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/machu-picchu-feat-1-550x391.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/machu-picchu-feat-1-800x569.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/machu-picchu-feat-1-1160x826.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/machu-picchu-feat-1.jpg 1280w\" ><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"machupicchu\"><span id=\"machu-picchu\">Machu Picchu<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Undoubtedly one of the most famous sights in South America, the majestic \u201cLost City of the Incas\u201d is tucked away in the Andean hills, perched precariously on the edge of a cliff. Shrouded by the mysteries of its archaeological heritage and spiritual history, Machu Picchu certainly deserves its title as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World and should be added to anyone\u2019s travel bucket list. Perhaps most interestingly is the way the city was built. Using an ancient Incan technique called <em>ashlar<\/em>, blocks of stone were cut so precisely that they fit together perfectly without the need for mortar. These walls have withstood centuries of Andean wind, rain, and even earthquakes \u2014 a real testament to this impressive construction technique.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ancient city itself is made up of more than 150 buildings, including temples, sleeping quarters, and bathhouses. Discover the emblematic <strong>Temple of the Sun<\/strong>, one of the most prominent buildings here, and make your way to the <strong>Sun Gate<\/strong> viewpoint, a panoramic spot from which to admire the ruins. The truly adventurous may want to attempt the famous <strong>Inca Trail <\/strong>hike, a multi-day journey through the mountains that many consider one of the best ways to arrive at Machu Picchu. Other trails include the hike up <strong>Huayna Picchu<\/strong> and the moderate <strong>Salcantay Trail<\/strong> that connects the ancient capital of Cusco to Machu Picchu.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-3 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"640\"  height=\"480\"  data-id=\"5226\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAoAAAAHgAQMAAAAPH06nAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAD1JREFUeNrtwQENAAAAwqD3T20ON6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA4M8Al+AAAUvMG0oAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Machu Picchu, Peru\"  class=\"wp-image-5226 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/machu-1.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/machu-1.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/machu-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/machu-1-110x83.jpg 110w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/machu-1-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/machu-1-380x285.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/machu-1-255x191.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/machu-1-550x413.jpg 550w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"900\"  height=\"646\"  data-id=\"5227\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAA4QAAAKGAQMAAAAoP8fHAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAF5JREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20LL6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHgbH7sAAUl6GeUAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Machu Picchu, Peru\"  class=\"wp-image-5227 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/machu-3.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/machu-3.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/machu-3-300x215.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/machu-3-768x551.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/machu-3-110x79.jpg 110w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/machu-3-200x144.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/machu-3-380x273.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/machu-3-255x183.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/machu-3-550x395.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/machu-3-800x574.jpg 800w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"640\"  height=\"480\"  data-id=\"5228\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAoAAAAHgAQMAAAAPH06nAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAD1JREFUeNrtwQENAAAAwqD3T20ON6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA4M8Al+AAAUvMG0oAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Machu Picchu, Peru\"  class=\"wp-image-5228 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/machu-2.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/machu-2.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/machu-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/machu-2-110x83.jpg 110w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/machu-2-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/machu-2-380x285.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/machu-2-255x191.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/machu-2-550x413.jpg 550w\" ><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e6e6e6\"><strong>Read more:<\/strong><br>Discover Machu Picchu&nbsp;and many of Peru&#8217;s other ancient Incan treasures in our guide to the&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/destinations\/south-america\/top-10-inca-ruins-you-cant-miss-when-traveling-to-peru\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">10 Must-see Inca ruins in Peru<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-image-fill is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/cusco-1-1024x682.jpg);background-position:50% 50%\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"682\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABXgAAAOlAQMAAADttR2\/AAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAALZJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20MH6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA+BoGOAAH7kOHtAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\"  alt=\"Cusco, Peru\"  class=\"wp-image-5232 size-full pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/cusco-1-1024x682.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/cusco-1-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/cusco-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/cusco-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/cusco-1-110x73.jpg 110w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/cusco-1-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/cusco-1-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/cusco-1-255x170.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/cusco-1-550x367.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/cusco-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/cusco-1-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/cusco-1.jpg 1400w\" ><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cusco\">Cusco<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At a dizzying elevation of 3,400 meters in the Andes Mountains, you will find Cusco. The captivating former capital of the Inca Empire, it is often known as the launching point for travelers to get to Machu Picchu and the gateway to the Sacred Valley. But don\u2019t write Cusco off as merely a short stop on your Peruvian journey! This city is an alluring mix of cobblestone streets, striking colonial-period architecture, and important landmarks that define its long and enduring history. There is much to see as you make your way through Cusco\u2019s <strong>Plaza de Armas<\/strong>, the cultural center of the city lined with excellent restaurants, bars, and coffee shops, many of them boasting amazing views of the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Poke around the hilly streets and hidden gems appear. Many travelers who find themselves in Cusco will no doubt gravitate toward the artisan neighborhood of <strong>San Blas<\/strong>, its delightful blend of architecture and charming craft shops worth peeking into. The <strong>San Pedro Market <\/strong>is a great place to spend a morning perusing open-air stalls piled high with fresh produce and getting your fill of empanadas and tamales from the local vendors. On the outskirts of Cusco, you\u2019ll encounter the Inca ruins of <strong>Tambomachay<\/strong>, believed to have once been a sacred water temple or Inca spa. Plenty of other ruins are scattered around the city, including the tiered fortification of <strong>Sacsayhuaman<\/strong> and the vast stretch of <strong>Pisac <\/strong>perched on a steep hillside. Take your pick!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-3 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"640\"  height=\"425\"  data-id=\"5234\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAoAAAAGpAQMAAAAnSBUDAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAADhJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20LL6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAC4GoZ5AAEJOoIfAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\"  alt=\"Cusco, Peru\"  class=\"wp-image-5234 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/cusco-3.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/cusco-3.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/cusco-3-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/cusco-3-110x73.jpg 110w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/cusco-3-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/cusco-3-380x252.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/cusco-3-255x169.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/cusco-3-550x365.jpg 550w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"846\"  height=\"586\"  data-id=\"5235\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAA04AAAJKAQMAAAAhiIdgAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAFNJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T+1hDaAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAACAG\/TuAAFH91GfAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\"  alt=\"Cusco, Peru\"  class=\"wp-image-5235 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 846px) 100vw, 846px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/cusco-4.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/cusco-4.jpg 846w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/cusco-4-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/cusco-4-768x532.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/cusco-4-110x76.jpg 110w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/cusco-4-200x139.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/cusco-4-380x263.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/cusco-4-255x177.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/cusco-4-550x381.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/cusco-4-800x554.jpg 800w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"900\"  height=\"587\"  data-id=\"5233\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAA4QAAAJLAQMAAACFScqtAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAFhJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20KP6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAgK8BBXUAAUZlm0MAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Cusco, Peru\"  class=\"wp-image-5233 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/cusco.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/cusco.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/cusco-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/cusco-768x501.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/cusco-110x72.jpg 110w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/cusco-200x130.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/cusco-380x248.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/cusco-255x166.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/cusco-550x359.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/cusco-800x522.jpg 800w\" ><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e6e6e6\"><strong>Read more:<\/strong><br>Don\u2019t miss out on Cusco\u2019s incredible food scene! Here are&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/gastronomy\/14-great-restaurants-in-cusco-peru\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">14 great restaurants in the city<\/a>&nbsp;worth visiting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-image-fill is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/lima-peru-1024x656.jpg);background-position:50% 50%\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"656\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABXgAAAOBAQMAAABxiFqfAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAK9JREFUeNrtwQEBAAAAgiD\/r25IQAEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAC8GaM4AAVIbR8MAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Lima, Peru\"  class=\"wp-image-5236 size-full pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/lima-peru-1024x656.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/lima-peru-1024x656.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/lima-peru-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/lima-peru-768x492.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/lima-peru-110x70.jpg 110w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/lima-peru-200x128.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/lima-peru-380x243.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/lima-peru-255x163.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/lima-peru-550x352.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/lima-peru-800x513.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/lima-peru-1160x743.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/lima-peru.jpg 1400w\" ><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"lima\">Lima<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Lima, the capital of Peru, is situated on the country\u2019s arid Pacific coast, nestled in the idyllic valley of the Chill\u00f3n and R\u00edmac River. The city is special for a few reasons. For one, it is the only capital in South America that faces the sea, and for another, almost everyone agrees that Lima is the gastronomic capital of South America. This is a city that embraces an extraordinary range of sensations, flavors, colors, and activities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For your first taste, discover the historic heart of Lima as you stroll up the pedestrian-only <strong>Jiron de la Union<\/strong>, past 200-year-old colonial facades, and emerge in the main square to come face-to-face with some of the city\u2019s finest architecture. Tour the <strong>Lima Cathedral <\/strong>on the eastern edge or venture a couple of blocks northeast to see the <strong>Church of San Francisco<\/strong> and its network of catacombs. Away from the city center but sitting right next to the beach is the upscale neighborhood of <strong>Miraflores<\/strong>. As one of the most affluent districts in Lima, you will find no shortage of hotels, restaurants, nightclubs, and bars here. Stroll the scenic <strong>Parque Kennedy<\/strong>, pick up some freshly-made picarones from a street food vendor, and observe the dozens of stray cats that call the park home. Museums are aplenty in the city, from the <strong>Lima Art Museum<\/strong> to the <strong>Museo Pedro de Osma<\/strong> with its extensive private collection of colonial Peruvian artworks housed in a stately mansion.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-3 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"640\"  height=\"423\"  data-id=\"5238\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAoAAAAGnAQMAAAAdQnRzAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAADhJREFUeNrtwQENAAAAwqD3T20PBxQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMCVAYXXAAGeNbcxAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\"  alt=\"Lima, Peru\"  class=\"wp-image-5238 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/lima-coast.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/lima-coast.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/lima-coast-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/lima-coast-110x73.jpg 110w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/lima-coast-200x132.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/lima-coast-380x251.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/lima-coast-255x169.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/lima-coast-550x364.jpg 550w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"640\"  height=\"427\"  data-id=\"5239\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAoAAAAGrAQMAAABqgLQIAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAADhJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T+1tB6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAADgDIcbAAEnbF1FAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\"  alt=\"Lima, Peru\"  class=\"wp-image-5239 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/lima-wall.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/lima-wall.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/lima-wall-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/lima-wall-110x73.jpg 110w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/lima-wall-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/lima-wall-380x254.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/lima-wall-255x170.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/lima-wall-550x367.jpg 550w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"673\"  data-id=\"5237\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABAAAAAKhAQMAAAD0Q06xAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAGtJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20MH6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAADOBlMwAAG+wUaLAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\"  alt=\"Lima, Peru\"  class=\"wp-image-5237 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/lima-1024x673.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/lima-1024x673.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/lima-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/lima-768x505.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/lima-110x72.jpg 110w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/lima-200x131.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/lima-380x250.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/lima-255x168.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/lima-550x361.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/lima-800x526.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/lima-1160x762.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/lima.jpg 1400w\" ><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-image-fill is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/v2-1024x683.jpg);background-position:50% 50%\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"683\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABdwAAAPoAQMAAAD+wK6mAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAM5JREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20ND6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAC+DOJmAAF7ROtBAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\"  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