Attractions of Peru

To help inspire or plan your trip to Peru, some of its major attractions for travellers are shown below, including some of the best natural, historical, cultural and adventure sites in the country. These include all of UNESCO World Heritage Sites for Peru which represent the best of the world's cultural and natural heritage.
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Northern Peru - Wildlife attractions

Huascarán National Park
Huascarán National Park is located in the Cordillera Blanca Range of the Peruvian Andes, the highest tropical mountain range in the world. There are 27 peaks over 6,000 metres within the park, with Mount Huascarán at 6,768 metres being the highest. The snow-capped mountains, deep ravines, glacial lakes and variety of vegetation make it a region of spectacular beauty. Important wildlife found in the park include the Andean condor, spectacled bear, puma, mountain cat and white-tailed deer. UNESCO World Heritage Site: Huascarán National Park

Huascarán National Park

Huascarán National Park is located in the Cordillera Blanca Range of the Peruvian Andes, the highest tropical mountain range in the world. There are 27 peaks over 6,000 metres within the park, with Mount Huascarán at 6,768 metres being the highest. The snow-capped mountains, deep ravines, glacial lakes and variety of vegetation make it a region of spectacular beauty. Important wildlife found in the park include the Andean condor, spectacled bear, puma, mountain cat and white-tailed deer.

UNESCO World Heritage Site: Huascarán National Park

Río Abiseo National Park
Río Abiseo National Park is located in northern Peru and comprises mountainous landscapes, primary cloud forest and highland grasslands. Created in 1983, the park seeks to protect rare and important species such as the jaguar, spectacled bear, jaguarundi, giant armadillo and yellow-tailed woolly monkey. 36 archaeological sites have been found here with human habitation in the area believed to date as far back as 6000 BC. UNESCO World Heritage Site: Río Abiseo National Park

Río Abiseo National Park

Río Abiseo National Park is located in northern Peru and comprises mountainous landscapes, primary cloud forest and highland grasslands. Created in 1983, the park seeks to protect rare and important species such as the jaguar, spectacled bear, jaguarundi, giant armadillo and yellow-tailed woolly monkey. 36 archaeological sites have been found here with human habitation in the area believed to date as far back as 6000 BC.

UNESCO World Heritage Site: Río Abiseo National Park

Southern Peru - Wildlife attractions

Amazon Rainforest (Peru)
The Peruvian Amazon is part of the vast area of rainforest which covers 5.5 million km² across nine countries. Flying into the small town of Puerto Maldonado in eastern Peru, a boat trip up the Tambopata River will take you to a jungle lodge from where you can explore the rainforest. Home to more than a third of the world’s plant and animal species, the Amazon is probably the most bio-diverse areas on earth. Walks along jungle trails and boat trips offer the chance to view and explore some of these, including the plants used for food and medicine. Animals that may be spotted include monkeys, boars and a myriad of bird species, as well as giant otters and black caiman on the waters. It's also possible to visit some indigenous Indian communities who live in and off the Amazon rainforest. UNESCO World Heritage Site: Manú National Park

Amazon Rainforest (Peru)

The Peruvian Amazon is part of the vast area of rainforest which covers 5.5 million km² across nine countries. Flying into the small town of Puerto Maldonado in eastern Peru, a boat trip up the Tambopata River will take you to a jungle lodge from where you can explore the rainforest. Home to more than a third of the world’s plant and animal species, the Amazon is probably the most bio-diverse areas on earth. Walks along jungle trails and boat trips offer the chance to view and explore some of these, including the plants used for food and medicine. Animals that may be spotted include monkeys, boars and a myriad of bird species, as well as giant otters and black caiman on the waters. It's also possible to visit some indigenous Indian communities who live in and off the Amazon rainforest.

UNESCO World Heritage Site: Manú National Park

Ballestas Islands
The Ballestas Islands lie just off the Peruvian coast south of Lima and have been called a 'little Galapagos' as they provide shelter to thousands of rare sea birds, sea lions and pelicans. A boat journey from Paracas on the mainland will allow you to get close to the islands (it's not permitted to land) and view the unusual rock formations and huge diversity of marine birds and animals. The boat also offers a view of the Paracas Candelabra, a curious pre-Inca design on the desert hillside which can only be appreciated from the sea.

Ballestas Islands

The Ballestas Islands lie just off the Peruvian coast south of Lima and have been called a 'little Galapagos' as they provide shelter to thousands of rare sea birds, sea lions and pelicans. A boat journey from Paracas on the mainland will allow you to get close to the islands (it's not permitted to land) and view the unusual rock formations and huge diversity of marine birds and animals. The boat also offers a view of the Paracas Candelabra, a curious pre-Inca design on the desert hillside which can only be appreciated from the sea.