Lima Visit

A World Heritage site

Country

Pérou

To design your tailor-made journey au Pérou, consultez-nous

À vivre

Departure by vehicle through Miraflores, a modern, touristic district overlooking the Pacific. You’ll discover the malecón above the ocean and enjoy superb views. Arrival in the historic centre, setting off on foot from Plaza San Martin to see the Bolívar Hotel, then transfer to the Plaza Mayor, home to the city’s most representative colonial mansions. Visit one of the finest examples of colonial Baroque architecture on the continent, Lima Cathedral. The tour continues to the San Francisco architectural complex, a jewel of colonial architecture.

Seasons

J F M A M J J A S O N D

Season not possible
Season to avoid
Good season
Very good season
Optimal season

Discover a journey rich in history and rarely experienced on this nine-day Peruvian expedition, crossing the Vilcabamba mountain range and the Sacred Valley of the Incas before a breathtaking finale at one of the Seven Wonders of the World: Machu Picchu. Push your limits on this demanding adventure, fully supported by Explora's expert guides and our experienced mountain team, then enjoy ...

Cuzco Visit

Visiting the heart of Inca civilization

The Inca capital still is, quite literally, the foundation of the city: walls and foundations often date from the pre-Hispanic period and remain visible in several places (especially in the old colonial quarter of San Blas, where you'll be staying). On the Plaza de Armas stand the Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin and the Church of the Society of Jesus, both of them triumphant ...

Peruvian Culinary Experience

Peru's culinary revolution

In the 1990s, Peru experienced what might be called a gastronomic revolution, driven by chef Gastón Acurio, originally based in Lima. The capital’s restaurants refined traditional dishes and added touches of foreign inspiration — from Spain or Japan, for instance — before the rest of the country followed suit, blending the ancestral culinary knowledge of the Incas into their own art. A ...

Journey ideas

See all journey ideas in Pérou