Places worth the detour in Peru
Peru has 322 places worth going out of your way for on Detourmap, across 15 kinds — the biggest group is ancient & archaeological sites (129). The best known is Machu Picchu. 268 of them are hidden gems most guides skip. Every place below has a photo and a Wikipedia article — click any of them to fly the map there.
Ancient & archaeological sites in Peru 129
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Machu Picchu
Ancient & megalithic · 15th century · Iconic
15th-century Inca citadel in the Peruvian Andes and UNESCO World Heritage Site
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Nazca Lines
Ancient & megalithic · 2nd century BC · Renowned
Large geoglyphs made in the soil of the Nazca Desert in Peru
Parks, canyons & rock formations in Peru 71
Churches, temples, monasteries & shrines in Peru 35
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Cathedral of Lima
Sacred sites · 16th century · Notable
16th century Roman Catholic cathedral in Lima, Peru
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Cusco Cathedral
Sacred sites · 16th century · Hidden gem
Mother church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cusco
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Basilica Cathedral of Arequipa
Sacred sites · Hidden gem
Church in Arequipa, province of Arequipa, Peru
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St. Mary's Cathedral
Sacred sites · Hidden gem
Cathedral in Chiclayo, Peru, serving as the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Chiclayo
Museums & galleries in Peru 25
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National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology, and History of Peru
Museums & galleries · 19th century · Hidden gem
Museum in Lima, Peru
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Gold Museum of Peru and Weapons of the World
Museums & galleries · 20th century · Hidden gem
Museum in Lima, Peru
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Museo de Arte Precolombino Cusco
Museums & galleries · 21st century · Hidden gem
Museum in Cusco, Peru
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The Royal Tombs of Sipan Museum
Museums & galleries · 21st century · Hidden gem
Archaeological museum in Lambayeque, Peru
Volcanoes, geysers & hot springs in Peru 18
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Nevado Mismi
Volcanic & geothermal · Notable
Mountain peak of volcanic origin in the Chila mountain range in the Andes of Peru
Monuments & statues in Peru 9
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Alto de la Alianza
Monuments & statues · 20th century · Hidden gem
Historical monument in the south of Peru
Castles, palaces & forts in Peru 9
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Government Palace
Castles & palaces · Notable
Seat of the executive branch of the Peruvian Government, and the official residence of the President of Peru
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Palacio de la Exposición
Castles & palaces · 19th century · Hidden gem
19th century Peruvian building
Parks, gardens & arboretums in Peru 9
Waterfalls in Peru 4
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Tres Hermanas Falls
Waterfalls · Hidden gem
Waterfall in Junin, Peru; third tallest waterfall in the world
