Peru Art, Castles & palaces, Food, Historic buildings, Lighthouse, Modern architecture + Winter pictures

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Travel backwards through time in Peru’s historical capital, an ancient Incan city that bears the fascinating imprint of numerous civilizations.

Experience fascinating ruins, bustling cities, magnificent landscapes, wild rivers and the Amazon jungle in the birthplace of the Inca Empire.

Venture inside an adobe brick temple of an ancient Peruvian civilization and study the beautiful wall art they created.

Venture inside an adobe brick temple of an ancient Peruvian civilization and study the beautiful wall art they created.

This collection of ancient artefacts has blossomed into a rich treasure trove of pre-Columbian relics, including a large collection of erotic pottery.

Venture inside an adobe brick temple of an ancient Peruvian civilization and study the beautiful wall art they created.

The sprawling grounds of this much-loved park include an art museum, an open-air amphitheatre and a range of lovely picnic spots.

More than just a stopover on the way to Machu Picchu, this charming valley village offers exceptional opportunities for hiking as well as its famous thermal baths.

This traditional beach town on Lima’s Pacific Ocean coastline is famous for its picturesque coves, sandy beaches, surfing and excellent fish restaurants.

The sprawling grounds of this much-loved park include an art museum, an open-air amphitheatre and a range of lovely picnic spots.

Traverse the mountain wilderness of the Peruvian Andes to encounter the region’s stark beauty, untouched ruins and the ancient traditions of indigenous communities.

Artwork, sculptures and spectacular coastal views make this one of Lima’s most picturesque parks and a favored rendezvous for romantic couples.

Artwork, sculptures and spectacular coastal views make this one of Lima’s most picturesque parks and a favored rendezvous for romantic couples.

Climb cliffs for ocean views, before descending the coastal walkway and crossing the Bridge of Sighs to reach the shore.

This grand historic square, rich in green space and lined with elegant buildings, is centred on a fine statue of the liberator of Peru on horseback.

Artwork, sculptures and spectacular coastal views make this one of Lima’s most picturesque parks and a favored rendezvous for romantic couples.

Artwork, sculptures and spectacular coastal views make this one of Lima’s most picturesque parks and a favored rendezvous for romantic couples.

This collection of ancient artefacts has blossomed into a rich treasure trove of pre-Columbian relics, including a large collection of erotic pottery.

The sprawling grounds of this much-loved park include an art museum, an open-air amphitheatre and a range of lovely picnic spots.

The sprawling grounds of this much-loved park include an art museum, an open-air amphitheatre and a range of lovely picnic spots.

Travel backwards through time in Peru’s historical capital, an ancient Incan city that bears the fascinating imprint of numerous civilizations.

This collection of ancient artefacts has blossomed into a rich treasure trove of pre-Columbian relics, including a large collection of erotic pottery.

While in Cusco acclimatizing for the Inca Trail, admire one of Peru’s most famous churches and visit the cloisters and the precious relics in its religious museum.