Peru Destinations

Peru is one of the most diverse and fascinating countries in South America and the world and offers a variety of adventure trekking such as Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, Chachapoyas tour, Trekking to Salkantay, Vilcabamba to Machu Picchu or Colca Canyon trek. Some of the main attractions are their archaeological patrimony of pre-Columbian cultures and the hub of the Incan empire, their gastronomy, their colonial architecture (with imposing colonial constructions) and their natural resources (a paradise for ecological tourism).

Most walking is on trails well-trodden by local people, but some of the more popular routes are becoming damaged. Little is done to maintain the trails and no guards control them; a few conservation groups are trying to remedy this. If camping, ask permission from the landowner first, and do not leave litter anywhere.

Top Peru Trek Destinations

Huascarán National Park — high mountain park in Cordillera Blanca range

Machu Picchu — This UNESCO World Heritage site is one of the most familiar symbols of the Incan Empire, and the most popular tourist attraction in Peru and one of the new seven wonders of the world.

Inca Trail Trek - The most popular hike in South America and the best Peru treks

Huchuyqosqo - Huchuy - Small, Qosqo - Cusco. This small inca site is ubicated near to Cusco and it best alternative hike to the Short Inca Trail.

Llactapata - This Inca site is ubicated on the top of a ridge between the valley of the Aobamba and the Salkantay and near to Machu Picchu. From this mountain you can see the lost city of the Incas.

Inca Quarry or Cachicata -  It is located at Cachicata, in a ravine across the Urubamba River some 5 km from the town. This is the principal Inca quarries of Ollantaytambo. This trail is similar to the Inca Trail, during the hike, you will find the sungate (Intipunko), Inca quarries, mummies and others.

Salkantay Trek - The best alternative hike to the Inca Trail.

Colca Canyon - The worlds second deepest canyon

Chachapoyas - Referred to as the Machu Picchu of the north, amazing ruins built by another great civilization.

Choquequirao- Hiking to Choquequirao will take you to an Inca city on the edge of the Apurimac Canyon

Vilcabamba - the last hiding place of the Incas

Tambopata- For people that like walking, bird and wildlife spotting, nature lovers.