Peru

Peru is a country in South America, situated on the western side of that continent, facing the South Pacific Ocean and straddling part of the Andes mountain range that runs the length of South America.

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Lima
Lima
Lima is the capital of Peru and its largest city. Founded in 1535 by the Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro, the modern city … Lima Travel Guide »
Cuzco
Cuzco
Cuzco, located in the Southern Sierras is a fascinating city that was the capital of the Inca Empire. Cuzco Travel Guide »
Iquitos
Iquitos
Iquitos is in the Amazonas region of Peru. This is not to be confused with the Department Amazonas where Chachapoyas is located. Iquitos Travel Guide »
Within Peru
Southern Sierra
Southern Sierra
The Southern Sierra region of Peru is characterised by high mountains and steep, deep valleys. Many roads are unpaved. Southern Sierra Travel Guide »
Central Coast
Central Coast
Central Coast is a region of Peru. Central Coast Travel Guide »
Southern Coast
Southern Coast
The Southern Coast region of Peru is comparatively well developed. Many roads are paved. Southern Coast Travel Guide »
Peruvian Amazon
Peruvian Amazon
Peruvian Amazon is a vast jungle region located in northeastern Peru. Peruvian Amazon Travel Guide »
Northern Coast
Northern Coast
The Northern Coast is in Peru. Northern Coast Travel Guide »
Northern Sierra
Northern Sierra
Northern Sierra is an Andean region of Peru. Northern Sierra Travel Guide »
Altiplano
Altiplano
The Peruvian Altiplano is the area of the Andes above about 3500m in Peru. The altiplano stretches into neighbouring Bolivia and also Argentina, Altiplano Travel Guide »
Madre de Dios
The department of Madre de Dios is one of the tropical areas in Peru. It is located east of Cuzco and borders on Bolivia. Madre de Dios Travel Guide »
San Martín
San Martín is a region in northern Peru. San Martín Travel Guide »
Central Sierra
Central Sierra is a mountainous region in the center of Peru. Central Sierra Travel Guide »
Celendín
Celendín is a city in the Department of Cajamarca & Region of Celendín. Celendín Travel Guide »
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