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The dry season from May to September is best for trekking and the highlands: clear skies, but cold nights at altitude. The wet season (November to March) is greener and quieter but can close trails. The desert coast stays mild year-round.
Top places
Things to do
Ruins and history
- Hike the Inca Trail or take the train to Machu Picchu
- Explore Cusco and the Sacred Valley's ruins and markets
- Fly over the mysterious Nazca Lines
Mountains and desert
- Climb to the Rainbow Mountain of Vinicunca
- Stand on the shores of high Lake Titicaca
- Sandboard the dunes around Huacachina oasis
Food and markets
- Eat through Lima, one of the world's food capitals
- Try ceviche, lomo saltado and a pisco sour
- Browse San Pedro market in Cusco
Amazon and nature
- Boat into the rainforest from Puerto Maldonado
- Watch condors at the rim of Colca Canyon
- Wildlife and birdlife in the Tambopata reserve
Costs
| What it costs | Typical |
|---|---|
| Hostel dorm, per night | $10 to $20 |
| Budget hotel or guesthouse, per night | $30 to $60 |
| Mid-range hotel, per night | $70 to $130 |
| Meals, per day | $15 to $35 |
With a partner, rooms, taxis and boats are the easy things to share. Our guide to splitting travel costs with a travel partner has a simple way to keep track. Estimates in US dollars, for planning only.
Getting around
Long-distance buses are excellent and the main way to get around; flights save time to Cusco and the Amazon. In cities, app-based taxis are safest at night.
How many people visit
International arrivals to Peru over the most recent years with data, roughly number 6 of 10 in its region by reported arrivals.
Source: UN Tourism (UNWTO) and the World Bank, updated 15 Jan 2026. * Latest estimate.
Key facts
- Largest city
- Lima
- Languages
- Aymara, Quechua, Spanish
- Population
- 34.6 million (2025)
- Area
- 1,285,216 km² (496,224 mi²)
- Calling code
- +51
- Region
- South America
Travelling solo in Peru
Arriving alone is fine: plenty of people start a Peru trip on their own, and a travel partner can be someone you share one day with or the whole route.
- Take your first day or two slowly to adjust to the high altitude.
- At night, use a licensed taxi or a ride-hailing app rather than an unmarked car.
- Carry a copy of your ID and leave the original in your accommodation safe.
Meeting someone new? Talk here first, meet somewhere public, and read our travel safety guide.
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Travelling to Peru with a travel buddy
How do I find a travel buddy for Peru?
Make a free profile and add your Peru trip with rough dates. You will see travelers going on your dates and open trips to Peru you can ask to join, or you can post your own trip and let partners find you. Asking to join a trip is always free.
When is the best time to visit Peru?
The dry season from May to September is best for trekking and the highlands: clear skies, but cold nights at altitude. The wet season (November to March) is greener and quieter but can close trails.
How much does a day in Peru cost?
Typical costs, in US dollars: hostel dorm, per night: $10 to $20; budget hotel or guesthouse, per night: $30 to $60; mid-range hotel, per night: $70 to $130; meals, per day: $15 to $35. These are estimates for planning only. With a travel partner, rooms and taxis are easy to share.
Is Peru good for solo travelers?
Arriving alone is fine: plenty of people start a Peru trip on their own, and a travel partner can be someone you share one day with or the whole route.
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