Machu Picchu is a stunning Inca citadel above the jungle, built around 1450
Aguas Calientes is a few miles from Machu Picchu, with 40 hotels and a train station
Metropolitan Cathedral of Lima (begun in 1535 on site of Inca shrine of Puma Inti, finished 1797)
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Come explore a multicultural land of ancient traditions. Start in Lima's colonial center and tour its museums. (Top Lima hotel areas: San Isidro is a business hub, Barranco a popular neighborhood with bohemian character, Miraflores a full-service upscale suburb.)
Off the coastal plain, you will find that Iquitos and Arequipa offer good bases for visiting Peru's regional cultures.
Walk back to Inca days in the Andes. Cusco will enthrall you with its magnificent stone walls and courtyards. The ancient retreat of Machu Picchu is a 3-hour train ride away. Let us introduce you to a Peru hotel that suits your budget.