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Cuzco, in the Peruvian Andes, was the ancient capital city of the Inca empire. Today, the city is one of the most popular destinations in Peru, with much to see. The enigmatic ancient ruins of…
The Nazca Lines are the extraordinary, mysterious legacy left by a culture that flourished in 300 BC, vast drawings of animals and deities that cover 50 sq km of the Nazca Desert.
Almost five centuries after the fall of the Inca empire, the titanic fortress of Sacsayhuamán still stands above Cuzco, impervious to invading armies, earthquakes and the elements.
The ancient ruins of enigmatic Machu Picchu still stand - a silent legacy of Inca Empire's glorious. It is said to have been constructed in the 15th century, before the Incas had to deal with…
Museum of the Convent of San Francisco
Lima's cemetery until 1810, the Convent of San Francisco's catacombs in the centre are now open to the public. Visitors can see the neatly arranged bones and skulls from up to 25,000 bodies…
The Plaza Mayor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Lima's historic centre. It's a good place to start exploring the city's colonial architecture from the beautiful wooden balconies to…
Private residence Solariega de Aliaga House in the city centre was built by Spanish nobleman Jerónimo de Aliaga in 1535. Today visitors can go inside on pre-arranged tours to see its…
Once a pre-Inca site for the worship of the god of creation, Pachacámac in Lurin is now an intriguing archaeological excavation. With impressive pyramids, temples and fresco paintings dating…
Lima's Barrio Chino is South America's largest Chinatown. A huge ornate archway leads to Calle China and a number of Cantonese and Sichuan restaurants. Lima's central market is also found…
Rebuilt in the 1930s in a grandiose Baroque style, the Presidential Palace stands on the site of the home of Lima's founder, Francisco Pizarro, in the city centre. Visitors can watch the…
Hanging off a cliff above the Pacific Ocean, Larcomar in Miraflores combines entertainment with shopping. The calming sea breeze guides visitors through ice-cream parlours, restaurants, arcade…
