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Peru: Arequipa – the White City

Arequipa is a strikingly beautiful city with its white volcanic stone buildings and dramatic mountain backdrop, yet beneath the charm of its colonial architecture and lively plazas there lingers a sense that it is more relaxed and less polished than Peru’s bigger cities, which makes it all the more appealing to those seeking authenticity.

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Ica

Peru: Nazca: Lines, Tombs and Pyramids in the Desert

The Nazca Lines, while undeniably fascinating and mysterious, may be less awe-inspiring in person than the dramatic aerial photographs suggest, yet they remain an extraordinary testament to the ingenuity and symbolic expression of an ancient culture.

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Cusco

Peru: Cusco – The seat of Incan Kings

Set at 12,000 feet above sea level Cusco, is the ancient capital of the Incas. There is plenty to see in the city itself, from the Cathedral, the cobbled streets and Incan ruins. It is also a great base to explore the Andes, Macchu Pichu and the Sacred Valley.

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Lima

Peru: Lima – Historical District

Lima is Peru's dynamic Pacific-coast capital — a city of ancient ruins, colonial architecture, dramatic clifftop scenery, and a celebrated food culture that consistently ranks among the world's finest.

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Cusco

Peru: Machu Picchu – The Lost City

Machu Picchu is a 15th-century Inca citadel set dramatically in the cloud forests of the Peruvian Andes — a UNESCO World Heritage Site of extraordinary architectural, historical, and spiritual significance that ranks among the most iconic destinations on earth.