Decouvre Peru

Pourquoi visiter

• Machu Picchu, one of the planet's most iconic wonders.
• Grandiose Andean landscapes: rainbow mountains, sacred valleys, Lake Titicaca.
• Lima has become a leading gastronomic capital.
• A living culture inherited from pre-Columbian civilizations.

Quand partir

May to September (dry season in the Andes). The coast is pleasant year-round.

Budget moyen par jour

Top experiences

1. 1Hike to Machu Picchu along the Inca Trail
2. 2Discover the Mountain of Seven Colors
3. 3Explore the Sacred Valley of the Incas
4. 4Taste ceviche at a market in Lima
5. 5Sail on Lake Titicaca
6. 6Fly over the Nazca Lines

Infos pratiques

Se deplacer

Long-distance buses (Cruz del Sur), domestic flights, tourist trains, colectivos.

Gastronomie

• Ceviche – raw fish marinated in lime
• Lomo saltado – Peruvian-style stir-fried beef
• Causa – potato and avocado terrine
• Pisco sour – the national cocktail

Securite

Safe in tourist areas. Beware of altitude sickness at high elevations. Standard precautions in big cities.