Explore Peru
20 places · 20 dishes · 7 festivals · 20 things to buy — ranked from real traveler data.
Traditional food
See all 20 dishes →The dishes this country is known for — what they are and when to order them.

This hearty stir-fry combines tender beef with vibrant vegetables, aji amarillo, and a savory sauce, served with both rice and French fries for a unique texture and flavor experience.
A flavorful and tender grilled street food experience featuring marinated beef heart on skewers, a true Bolivian delicacy.
This classic one-pot meal is flavorful and comforting, the vibrant green color coming from fresh cilantro and a touch of dark beer, typically served with chicken.
Places to visit
See all 20 places →The landmarks and experiences travelers rate highest.
Machu Picchu is a 15th-century Inca citadel located in the Eastern Cordillera of southern Peru on a mountain ridge at 2,430 meters (7,970 ft).
The Plaza de Armas of Cusco is located in the city of Cusco, Peru. Located in the historic center of the city is the main public space of the town since before its Spanish foundation in 1534.
Lima is the capital and largest city of Peru, as well as a primate city. It is located in the valleys of the Chillón, Rímac and Lurín Rivers, in the desert zone of the central coastal part of the country, overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
Festivals
See all 7 festivals →What’s celebrated and when — dates always spelled out.
July 28-29 national holidays. Lima's Plaza de Armas hosts the Presidential address and a huge military parade. Most Peruvians travel to their home regions, causing packed flights and closed businesses.
Cusco's Holy Monday procession of the Señor de los Temblores ('Lord of Earthquakes') — a blackened Christ image credited with stopping the 1650 earthquake. Carried through Plaza de Armas by 40 bearers, showered with ñukchu (red flower petals). Holy Thursday: 12 Apostles dinner tradition at historic mansions. Good Friday: strict vigil, no alcohol. Easter: Machu Picchu tours fully booked.

Ancient Inca Festival of the Sun at Sacsayhuaman fortress with elaborate Inca reenactments, traditional costumes, and thousands of performers above Cusco.
What to buy
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Pairs of these bulls are placed on rooftops to bring prosperity to homes.
The fibers are lighter, warmer, and softer than sheep wool with no itch.
This fiber is incredibly soft, light, and warmer than standard sheep wool.