10 Sights & Landmarks in Peru That You Shouldn't Miss

August 10, 2021 Flossie Demartino

Coordinates: 10°S 76°W / 10°S 76°W / -10; -76
Restaurants in Peru

1. Archaeological Park Ollantaytambo

Ollantaytambo 08676 Peru
Excellent
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5.0 based on 5,507 reviews

Archaeological Park Ollantaytambo

Reviewed By Lufdoc

Great site for exploring and getting a feel for Incan beliefs, skills, etc. before heading to Machu Picchu or hiking the Inca Trail. Climb to higher levels to get full sense.

2. Santuario Historico de Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu Peru http://www.cultura.gob.pe/es/patrimonio/sitiosdepatrimoniomundial/listapatrimoniomundialperu/santuariomachupicchu
Excellent
92%
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5.0 based on 19,577 reviews

Santuario Historico de Machu Picchu

Reviewed By JarmilaS428 - Vancouver, Canada

What an amazing place! The nature, view and of course the Inka ruins WOW!!! Peru was on my bucket list and I did it :D Lima, Cusco, train ride to Machu Picchu, Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu, Urubamba, Ollantaytambo, Puno, Lake Titicaca, Uros floating island, Amantani island one night stay with local family, Taquile island, Nazca - Nazca mysterious lines flight tour, Ica - Huacachina oasis, Winery El Catador tasting and buying :D, Paracas, and Ballestas island boat tour. Everything was amazingly excellent; hotels, our tour guide Franco from Peru Best Holidays, train rides, markets, food, Pisco Sour and Peruvian people. I will never forget! <3

3. Planetarium & Observatory Colca

Sol de Sacsayhuaman, Chivay Peru
Excellent
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5.0 based on 112 reviews

Planetarium & Observatory Colca

4. Miraflores

Miraflores District, Lima Peru +51 1 7029393 http://www.mirafloreslima.com
Excellent
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4.5 based on 15,580 reviews

Miraflores

This beachfront residential district features many of Lima's excellent shops, restaurants, nightspots and first class hotels.

Reviewed By 2017aajaa

Miraflores is a wonderful part of Peru filled with wonderful restaurants and parks to see! Highly recommend visiting Love Park, the Mall on the Cliff, and Kennedy Park, all areas within walking distance. There’s also mutiple markets in the area that sell beautiful souvenirs as well.

5. Nasca Lines

Nazca Peru
Excellent
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Satisfactory
9%
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4.5 based on 3,166 reviews

Nasca Lines

Reviewed By PC_comments - Cambridge, United Kingdom

The trip consisted of a flight over the Nazca Lines. The plane was quite small so everyone had a window seat and the pilot flew over every "picture" twice to ensure people on both sides had an excellent view. Perhaps not a good idea if you're a nervous flyer but I enjoyed it immensely.

6. Sacsayhuaman

Cusco 08000 Peru http://www.cultura.gob.pe/
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4.5 based on 14,590 reviews

Sacsayhuaman

Reviewed By KubsSofyan - Amsterdam, The Netherlands

This place is known for being a fortress according to the guide, here there was a battle between the conquerors and the Incas the most interesting about this place is its architecture, here there are huge stones that were used for the construction of Sacsayhuaman.

7. Chan Chan

Trujillo Peru +51 44 248744 http://chanchan.gob.pe/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 1,513 reviews

Chan Chan

This archaeological zone, an excellent example of pre-Colombian America, once served as the capital of the Chimu Kingdom, which reached the height of its power in the 15th century before falling under the Incas.

Reviewed By gread2016 - Castlegar, Canada

Ancient ruins uncovered in Peru and very interesting. Unfortunately the government does not have the money to carry on with the excavation of these sites but that have great value

8. San Blas

Cusco Peru
Excellent
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4.5 based on 4,205 reviews

San Blas

This traditional old quarter of Cusco is the city's most picturesque district characterized by narrow and steep streets, colonial houses built with walls of Incan stone and numerous art workshops.

Reviewed By FarAway25489

So interesting to walk the narrow streets, observe the Incan stones providing support for the buildings. Great local restaurants. Be prepared for street vendors to follw you with their wares. Have a firm “no thank you” or Sols ready as they are persistent.

9. Plaza de Armas

Plaza de Armas del Cusco, Cusco 08002 Peru https://www.gob.pe/mincetur
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4.5 based on 9,884 reviews

Plaza de Armas

Reviewed By rustyinsf - The Netherlands, null

Beautiful square in Cusco, so typical of this country, if you are lucky to have good weather, it is a recommended resting place to contemplate the visit to this wonderful city.

10. Cusco Cathedral

Portal Belen Plaza de Armas, Cusco 08002 Peru +51 993 492 979 http://www.cultura.gob.pe/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 7,187 reviews

Cusco Cathedral

Dominating the northeast side of the Plaza de Armas, this magnificent renaissance-style, 16th-century building is in the shape of a Latin cross and contains nearly 400 colonial paintings including the Last Supper by Marcos Zapata.

Reviewed By ianjobling8 - Cotswolds, United Kingdom

Do not miss this stunning building. it is really special. Don't be cathedral led out. Just go. Only downside is that the organs do not work.

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