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Wayna Tawqaray
Huayna Tauqaray
Wayna Tawqaray, also called Huayna Tauqaray, is a lesser-known Inca archaeological site near the south-eastern edge of Cusco’s urban area.
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- Cusco
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Activities, 1 to 2 hours in Peru — page 2
Peru is 1,285,216 square kilometres arranged in three long bands: an arid Pacific coast, the Andes behind it, and Amazon rainforest east of the mountains. Which...
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Peru is 1,285,216 square kilometres arranged in three long bands: an arid Pacific coast, the Andes behind it, and Amazon rainforest east of the mountains. Which band a city sits in decides nearly everything about visiting it — Lima, the capital, is a coastal city under grey winter cloud, Cusco sits high enough in the Andes to cost a first day doing nothing, and Iquitos in the rainforest has no road connecting it to the rest of the country. It is the third largest country in South America. The distances between those three worlds are why itineraries here are counted in flights rather than in bus rides.
Checked 2026-08-25
Cities
Every city catalogued in this country so far, ranked by how much there is to see.
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Lima
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Lima 14,581 places -
Cusco
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Cusco 3,770 places
Practical information
- Language spoken
- Spanish; Quechua, Aymara and other Indigenous languages have official status where predominant
- National practical orientation; regional and minority languages may also be used
- Dialling code
- +51
- International calling code; local area and mobile prefixes still apply
- Currency
- Peruvian sol (PEN)
- Use the official local currency; card acceptance varies by place
- Emergency number
- 105 police · 116 fire
- Use only for an emergency; tourist assistance may use a separate number
- Plug type
- Type A and C · 220 V
- Check that chargers support the recorded voltage before using an adapter
- Tap water
- Not recorded
- No verified nationwide visitor drinking-water statement was recorded
Top things to see
Ranked by importance — sitelinks, pageviews and heritage status, not editor preference.
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08 2 hoursJirón de la Unión
Jirón de la Unión is a historic pedestrian corridor through central Lima. Peru’s official tourism inventory classifies it as architecture and urban space, specifically a pedestrian promenade, and places its route between Jirón Trujillo and Paseo de los Héroes Navales.
- Must see
- Activity
- Lima
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09 2 hoursCalle del Medio
Calle del Medio is a central pedestrian street in Cusco's historic core, providing a direct historic connection from Plaza de Armas into the old-city commercial fabric.
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- Cusco
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10 2 hoursCenter for Traditional Textiles of Cusco
Centro de Textiles Tradicionales del Cusco
The Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting Cusqueñan weaving traditions. Founded to support indigenous textile arts, the center operates as a cultural institution and social enterprise.
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- Activity
- Cusco
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11 2 hoursPaseo de Aguas
Paseo de Aguas is an eighteenth-century water promenade in Lima's Rímac district. The heritage site presents colonial landscape design through a public walkway centred on historic hydraulic features.
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- Activity
- Lima
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12 2 hoursAcho Bullring
Plaza de Toros de Acho
The Plaza de Toros de Acho is the historic bullring of Lima, situated in the Rímac district. Constructed in 1766, it stands as one of the oldest surviving bullrings in the Americas.
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- Lima
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13 2 hoursWanchaq District
Wanchaq
Wanchaq District is a working urban district south of Cusco’s historic colonial core. Its character comes from everyday commerce, local movement, transport connections, markets, and streets used by residents.
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- Activity
- Cusco
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14 2 hoursStone Bridge of Lima
Puente de Piedra
The Puente de Piedra, or Stone Bridge of Lima, is a colonial-era bridge spanning the Rímac River in Peru's capital. It serves as a historic connection between Lima's historic centre and the Rímac district.
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- Lima
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15 2 hoursSacred Valley of the Incas
Valle Sagrado de los Incas
The Sacred Valley of the Incas, locally Valle Sagrado de los Incas, is the Urubamba River corridor northwest of Cusco. This broad valley between Pisac and Ollantaytambo served as a vital agricultural, spiritual, and administrative zone for the Inca Empire.
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- Cusco
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16 2 hoursNational Library of Peru
Biblioteca Nacional del Perú
The Biblioteca Nacional del Perú is Peru's national library and principal documentary institution. Headquartered in the San Borja district of Lima, it serves as the country's central repository for published works, manuscripts, and historical records.
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- Lima
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17 2 hoursUrubamba
Urubamba is a town in Peru’s Sacred Valley of the Incas, between Cusco and Machu Picchu. It sits beside the Vilcanota River at a lower elevation than Cusco and works particularly well as a practical base for exploring the valley.
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- Cusco
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18 2 hoursPantanos de Villa Wildlife Refuge
Refugio de Vida Silvestre Los Pantanos de Villa
The Pantanos de Villa Wildlife Refuge, known locally as Refugio de Vida Silvestre Los Pantanos de Villa, is a protected wetland area situated within the metropolitan boundaries of Lima, Peru.
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- Lima
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19 2 hoursNational Stadium of Peru
Estadio Nacional del Perú
The Estadio Nacional del Perú is Peru's principal football stadium and a major civic landmark in Lima.
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- Activity
- Lima
Common questions
How long should a first trip to Peru be?
Ten to fourteen days can combine Lima, Cusco and the Sacred Valley with one additional region. Altitude adjustment and rail or road transfers need their own time, so compressing the Andes and Amazon into the same short visit is unwise.
What entry documents are needed for Peru?
Peru’s Migraciones authority publishes admission information. Passport, nationality and permitted-stay rules must be checked for the actual traveller, and any border or immigration form should come from the government service.
What is the best way to travel around Peru?
Lima is the principal air hub, with domestic services to Cusco, Arequipa and other gateways. Intercity buses cover many routes, and selected tourist trains serve the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu area.
When is a practical time to visit Peru?
May to September is the broad dry-season window for many Andean routes. Lima’s coastal conditions and Amazon rainfall follow different patterns, so an itinerary spanning regions needs separate forecasts and access checks.
What money and payment basics apply in Peru?
Peru uses the sol (PEN). Current acceptance and withdrawal charges are Not recorded here; confirm whether an operator expects soles, cards or advance payment before leaving a major city.
What practical safety details should I save for Peru?
Peru records 105 for police and 116 for fire services. Type A and C sockets use 220 V; national tap-water guidance is Not recorded, so obtain local advice.