{"id":82758,"date":"2019-08-14T15:01:02","date_gmt":"2019-08-14T20:01:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bushop.com\/peru\/cosas-por-hacer-en-peru\/"},"modified":"2025-11-04T10:31:38","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T15:31:38","slug":"things-to-do-in-peru","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bushop.com\/peru\/things-to-do-in-peru\/","title":{"rendered":"99 things to do in Peru apart from visiting Machu Picchu"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Peru is a destination full of wonderful landscapes and <strong>ancient cultures<\/strong> that many people want to visit nowadays. Unfortunately, there are countless things to do in Peru that we can not visit in one single trip. For instance, we can go to the citadel of <strong>Machu Picchu,<\/strong> one of the seven wonders of the world, or sale on the Titicaca lake, the highest lake in the world; possibilities are endless with no doubt.<\/p>\n<p>Peru&#8217;s history and nature are known worldwide due to its great value. <strong>Ancient civilizations <\/strong>that habited these lands hundreds of years ago, beautiful landscapes such as the amazon river and the Andes, make the country a <strong>unique destination<\/strong> that anybody would like to miss.<\/p>\n<p>If you are the kind of person who loves <strong>going on adventures, <\/strong>you can take any of the treks Peru has to offer. There are plenty of options each one with unique scenarios that will definitely blow your mind.<\/p>\n<p>For instance, if you enjoy jungle nature the <strong>Jungle trek<\/strong> in Cusco will be the perfect option, not only that but to end your journey visiting Machu Picchu cital will be a great story to tell. Now, if you are looking to explore the Amazon forest, you can trek to the<strong> Gocta falls<\/strong> and you will be surrounded by a lot of flora and fauna. Moreover, if you would link to hike in<strong> the Andes,<\/strong> why not to take a trek to the lagoon 69 in Huaraz. <\/p>\n<p>If you thought visiting Peru only involved going to Machu Picchu, eating ceviche, and visiting Lima, this list will change your mind. Even though there will be much more to explore, we wanted to list the <strong>99 things to do in Peru<\/strong> including places to visit, dishes to taste, and traditional festivities; so that you do not run out of plans.<\/p>\n<div class=\"first-add col-md-12\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/bushop.com\/peru\/how-it-works\/\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bushop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/ph-banner-nazca-1.png\" class=\"img-responsive\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"box-mobile-banner\">WHY THIS IS THE BEST WAY<br \/>GET TO AND FROM NAZCA<\/div>\n<p><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/bushop.com\/peru\/how-it-works\/\" class=\"first-add-button-right draw-border button-mobile-banner\">FIND OUT WHY<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<p><H2>LIST OF 99 THINGS TO DO IN PERU<\/p>\n<p><H2>THINGS TO DO IN LIMA<\/H2> <\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Walk around the <strong>Plaza de Armas<\/strong> of Lima (Lima Walking Tour).<\/li>\n<li>Try ceviche, causa de at\u00fan, lomo saltado, and everything you ca eat of the peruvian cuisine in  a <strong>gastronomic tour.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Walk across the <strong>Puente de Los Suspiros<\/strong> in Barranco (and make a wish).<\/li>\n<li>Enjoy a night of Folklore in the traditional restaurant Brisas del Titicaca (Wednesdays \u2013 Saturdays).<\/li>\n<li>Spend a day in The Circuito M\u00e1gico del Agua.<\/li>\n<li>Get a <strong>pisco sour<\/strong> in the Bol\u00edvar Hotel.<\/li>\n<li>Visit the   <a href=\"https:\/\/bushop.com\/peru\/huaca-pucllana-pyramid\/\">Huaca Pucllana<\/a> and have lunch in its restaurant.<\/li>\n<li>Go to the Chinatown and eat chifa (try the \u201caeropuerto\u201d).<\/li>\n<li>Buy souvenirs in the <strong>Indean Market<\/strong> of Miraflores.<\/li>\n<li>Do a bike tour over the city, with stop at the<strong>Love Park.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Take a <strong>paragliding tour<\/strong> over the sea and surf in the Pacific Ocean.<\/li>\n<li>Visit the <strong>Larco Museum<\/strong> and the Museo Nacional de Arqueolog\u00eda, Antropolog\u00eda e Historia del Per\u00fa.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><H2>WHAT TO DO NEARBY LIMA<\/H2> <\/p>\n<ol start=\"13\">\n<li>Do a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlocaltrips.com\/es\/tour-info\/santuario-pachacamac-mirabus\">short trip to Caral<\/a>, two hours away from Lima.<\/li>\n<li>Get out of the city and know  the Reserve of <strong>Lomas de Lachay<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Go to <strong>R\u00fapac<\/strong>, the Machu Picchu of Lima.<\/li>\n<li>See the Churup lagoon, Known as the \u201c7 colors lagoon\u201d.<\/li>\n<li>Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlocaltrips.com\/es\/tour-por-las-islas-palominos-callao-peru\">Palomino Islands<\/a> in Callao to swim with the sea lions.<\/li>\n<li>Admire the <strong>Reserva Paisaj\u00edstica Nor Yauyos-Cochas.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Do rafting in Lunahuan\u00e1.<\/li>\n<li>Get to know the <strong>Chancay Clastle.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div style=\"background: #EEEEEE;padding-left: 2%;padding-top: 1%;padding-bottom: 1%;border-radius: 15px;width: 98%;font-size: 16px\"><strong>Travel Tip: <\/strong> If you are spending a few days in the city, we recommend these <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bushop.com\/peru\/lima-tours\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Tours in Lima<\/a><\/strong> you won&#8217;t like to miss out.<\/div>\n<p class=\"text-center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bushop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/cosas-por-hacer-en-peru-desierto-huacachina-790x395.jpg\" alt=\"vista a\u00e9rea del desierto de huacachina - cosas por hacer en per\u00fa\" width=\"790\" height=\"395\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-55229\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bushop.com\/peru\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/cosas-por-hacer-en-peru-desierto-huacachina-790x395.jpg 790w, https:\/\/bushop.com\/peru\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/cosas-por-hacer-en-peru-desierto-huacachina-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bushop.com\/peru\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/cosas-por-hacer-en-peru-desierto-huacachina.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 790px) 100vw, 790px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><H2>THINGS TO DO IN ICA<\/H2> <\/p>\n<ol start=\"21\">\n<li>Spend the night at the <a href=\"https:\/\/bushop.com\/peru\/guide-to-peru\/huacachina\/\">oasis of Huacachina<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Ride on buggies and <a href=\"https:\/\/bushop.com\/peru\/sandboarding-in-peru\/\">do sand boarding<\/a> in the desert.<\/li>\n<li>Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/bushop.com\/peru\/pisco-vineyard\/\">pisco vineyard<\/a> and do a tour (included in Peru Hop passes).<\/li>\n<li>Walk around the <strong>Ica city<\/strong> with a local guide.<\/li>\n<li>Explore the <a href=\"https:\/\/bushop.com\/peru\/secret-slave-tunnels\/\">Chincha slave tunnels<\/a> on your way to Paracas(included in Peru Hop passes).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><H2>WHAT TO DO IN PARACAS<\/H2> <\/p>\n<ol start=\"26\">\n<li>Rent a ATV to drive around the desert.<\/li>\n<li>Do the <a href=\"https:\/\/bushop.com\/peru\/paracas-national-reserve\/\">Paracas National Reserve tour<\/a>, (included in Peru Hop passes).<\/li>\n<li>Practice kayak, biking, paragliding, and kitesurfing.<\/li>\n<li>Visit the <strong> Julio C. Tello Museum<\/strong> to learn the history of the Paracas culture.<\/li>\n<li>Take a tour the the <a href=\"https:\/\/bushop.com\/peru\/islas-ballestas\/\">Ballestas Islands<\/a> to observe Humboldt penguins.<\/li>\n<li>Know the <strong>Tambo Colorado Ruins<\/strong>, one of the most important Inca temples on the coast.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div style=\"background: #EEEEEE;padding-left: 2%;padding-top: 1%;padding-bottom: 1%;border-radius: 15px;width: 98%;font-size: 16px\"><strong>Travel tip: <\/strong> If you are traveling from Miraflores to the airport or vice versa, we recommend using the luxury service <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airportexpresslima.com\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Airport Express Lima<\/a><\/strong>. All buses take you from\/to your hotel in Miraflores. They are safer and faster than a cab, with no luggage limit, with Wi-Fi and USB chargers in all seats. Ideal for all travelers.<\/div>\n<p class=\"text-center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bushop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/cosas-por-hacer-en-peru-lineas-de-nazca-790x395.jpg\" alt=\"vista a\u00e9rea de una de las figuras de las l\u00edneas de nazca- cosas por hacer en per\u00fa\" width=\"790\" height=\"395\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-55233\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bushop.com\/peru\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/cosas-por-hacer-en-peru-lineas-de-nazca-790x395.jpg 790w, https:\/\/bushop.com\/peru\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/cosas-por-hacer-en-peru-lineas-de-nazca-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bushop.com\/peru\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/cosas-por-hacer-en-peru-lineas-de-nazca.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 790px) 100vw, 790px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><H2>THINGS TO DO IN NAZCA<\/H2><\/p>\n<ol start=\"32\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bushop.com\/peru\/nazca-lines-flight\/\">Fly over the Nazca Lines<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Go to the <a href=\"https:\/\/bushop.com\/peru\/nazca-lines-viewing-tower\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Nazca viewing tower<\/a> and get to see 3 nazca figures  (included in Peru Hop passes).<\/li>\n<li>Learn about <strong>Maria Reiche&#8217;s history<\/strong> (the German-Peruvian scientist who defends the Nazca Lines).<\/li>\n<li>Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlocaltrips.com\/chauchilla-cemetery-tour-aeronasca\">Chauchilla Cemetery<\/a>. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><H2>THINGS TO DO IN AREQUIPA<\/H2> <\/p>\n<ol start=\"36\">\n<li>Go on a trek to the <a href=\"https:\/\/bushop.com\/peru\/colca-canyon-tour\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Colca canyon,<\/a> the second deepest canyon in the world and get the chance to<strong>see condors <\/strong> in their natural habitat.<\/li>\n<li>Walk around the historical center of <a href=\"https:\/\/bushop.com\/peru\/arequipa\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Arequipa.<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Visit the <strong>crystal viewingpoint of Yanahuara<\/strong>, to get to see the  Misti volcano.<\/li>\n<li>Visit the Santa Catalina de Siena Monastery.<\/li>\n<li>Taste the local food in the \u201cPicanter\u00edas\u201d of Arequipa. We recommend the rocoto relleno, cuy chactado and the cheese ice cream.<\/li>\n<li>Go to see the <strong>Juanita mummy<\/strong> (a mummy of a girl preserved in ice, who was sacrificed as an offering to the Inca gods).<\/li>\n<li>Visit the Art museum of <a href=\"https:\/\/bushop.com\/peru\/arequipa-peru\/\">Arequipa<\/a>. <\/li>\n<li>Obserbe the <strong>Cotahuasi valley and canyon<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Explore the stone forest of Choqolaqa.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"first-add col-md-12\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/bushop.com\/peru\/how-it-works\/\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bushop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/ph-banner-ui-1.png\" class=\"img-responsive\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"box-mobile-banner\">WHY THIS IS THE BEST WAY<br \/>GET TO AND FROM PUNO<\/div>\n<p><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/bushop.com\/peru\/how-it-works\/\" class=\"first-add-button-right draw-border button-mobile-banner\">FIND OUT WHY<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<p><H2>THINGS TO DO IN PUNO<\/H2><\/p>\n<ol start=\"45\">\n<li>Get a boat ride to the <a href=\"https:\/\/bushop.com\/peru\/lake-titicaca-tour\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Titicaca Lake.<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Spend the night in the <strong>Amantan\u00ed island, Taquile island<\/strong>, or the  <a href=\"https:\/\/bushop.com\/peru\/the-uros-people-of-lake-titicaca\/\">Uros floating islands.<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Know <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlocaltrips.com\/sillustani-tours-puno-peru\">Sillustani.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><H2>THINGS YOU SHOULD NOT MISS IN CUSCO AND APUR\u00cdMAC<\/H2> <\/p>\n<ol start=\"48\">\n<li>Do the <a href=\"https:\/\/bushop.com\/peru\/machu-picchu-inca-jungle-trek\/\">Inca Jungle Trek<\/a> in Cusco.<\/li>\n<li>Celebrate an <a href=\"https:\/\/bushop.com\/peru\/inti-raymi-the-biggest-yearly-event-in-cusco\/\">Inti Raymi<\/a> in Cusco (June 24th).<\/li>\n<li>Take an ATV tour around the city.<\/li>\n<li>Buy some clothes made of <a href=\"https:\/\/bushop.com\/peru\/difference-between-llama-and-alpaca\/\">peruvian alpaca wool<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Explore the <a href=\"https:\/\/bushop.com\/peru\/sacred-valley-peru\/\">Sacred Valley<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Visit Ollantaytambo.<\/li>\n<li>Do rafting in the <strong>Urubamba river<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Go to the<a href=\"https:\/\/bushop.com\/peru\/humantay-lake\/\">Humantay lagoon.<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Ride a horse in<a href=\"https:\/\/bushop.com\/peru\/sacsayhuaman-all-you-need-to-know\/\">Sacsayhuaman.<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Explore the<strong>Pampachiri stone forest<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Visit the Apur\u00edmac Canyon.<\/li>\n<li>Go on a tour to the archeological complex of Sondor.<\/li>\n<li>Take a boat ride on the Pacucha lagoon.<\/li>\n<li>know the<a href=\"https:\/\/bushop.com\/peru\/montana-de-7-colores\/\">Rainbow Mountain.<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Hike the <strong>Quelccaya glacier<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlocaltrips.com\/choquequirao-trek-cusco\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Choquequirao.<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Know the mines of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlocaltrips.com\/maras-moray-tours-peru\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Maras and Moray.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p class=\"text-center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bushop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/cosas-por-hacer-en-peru-selva-790x395.jpg\" alt=\"monos en la selva - cosas por hacer en per\u00fa\" width=\"790\" height=\"395\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-55237\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bushop.com\/peru\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/cosas-por-hacer-en-peru-selva-790x395.jpg 790w, https:\/\/bushop.com\/peru\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/cosas-por-hacer-en-peru-selva-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bushop.com\/peru\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/cosas-por-hacer-en-peru-selva.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 790px) 100vw, 790px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><H2>THINGS TO DO IN THE PERUVIAN FOREST<\/H2><\/p>\n<ol start=\"65\">\n<li>Taste a<strong>suri.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Go to the <strong>Sandoval lagoon<\/strong> in Tambopata National Reserve.<\/li>\n<li>Visit the monkeys island <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlocaltrips.com\/iquitos-jungle-tours-iquitos-peru\">in Iquitos<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Visit the Ahuashiyacu Waterfall in Tarapoto.<\/li>\n<li>See the <strong>Polish petroglyphs.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Visit the Blue and Sauce lagoon.<\/li>\n<li>Go to the <a href=\"https:\/\/bushop.com\/peru\/pacaya-samiria-national-reserve\/\">Pacaya Samiria National Reserve<\/a> on a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlocaltrips.com\/pacaya-samiria-tours-iquitos-peru\">tour<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Join an <a href=\"https:\/\/bushop.com\/peru\/taking-ayahuasca-in-peru\/\">Ayahuasca ritual.<\/a><\/li>\n<li>know Moyobamba,the beautiful \u201cOrchid city\u201d.<\/li>\n<li>Reach the <strong>Morro de Calzada<\/strong> to observe birds.<\/li>\n<li>Go to the Man\u00fa National Park.<\/li>\n<li>Find the <strong>Ucayali y Mara\u00f1\u00f3n rivers<\/strong> where the Amazonas is born.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"quick-links-content\"><strong>Travel tip:<\/strong> Discover the wonders of the Peruvian jungle in this post<a href=\"https:\/\/bushop.com\/peru\/things-to-do-in-tarapoto-perus-jungle-paradise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Things to do in Tarapoto, Peru\u2019s Jungle Paradise.<\/a><\/div>\n<p><H2>IN CHACHAPOYAS<\/H2><\/p>\n<ol start=\"77\">\n<li>Go on a ride on the <a href=\"https:\/\/bushop.com\/peru\/kuelap-new-cable-car\/\">Cable car of Ku\u00e9lap<\/a> and do a tour in the fortress.<\/li>\n<li>Know the Cavernas de Quiocta.<\/li>\n<li>See the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlocaltrips.com\/tour-details\/karajia-and-quiocta-cavern-kuelap-adventure\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Karaj\u00eda Sarcophagus.<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Find the <strong>Revash mausoleum.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Visit the Leymebamba museum.<\/li>\n<li>Trek in the jungle to get to see the <strong>Gocta falls.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"quick-links-content\"><strong>Travel tip:<\/strong> We have made a guide about this magical place <a href=\"https:\/\/bushop.com\/peru\/chachapoyas-peru-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Guide to Chachapoyas Peru.<\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\"text-center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bushop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/cosas-por-hacer-en-peru-andes-huaraz-790x395.jpg\" alt=\"laguna de azul cristalino con monta\u00f1as - cosas por hacer en per\u00fa\" width=\"790\" height=\"395\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-55225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bushop.com\/peru\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/cosas-por-hacer-en-peru-andes-huaraz-790x395.jpg 790w, https:\/\/bushop.com\/peru\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/cosas-por-hacer-en-peru-andes-huaraz-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bushop.com\/peru\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/cosas-por-hacer-en-peru-andes-huaraz.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 790px) 100vw, 790px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><H2>WHAT TO DO IN ANCASH AND HUARAZ<\/H2> <\/p>\n<ol start=\"83\">\n<li>Go to the<strong>Huascaran National Park.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Trek to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlocaltrips.com\/huaraz-treks-peru\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Lagoon 69<\/a> in Huaraz.<\/li>\n<li>Ascend to the <strong>Pastoruri Glacier<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Visit the Llanganuco Lagoons.<\/li>\n<li>Get to know the Chav\u00edn de Huantar Ruins.<\/li>\n<li>Try the <strong>Jaca Cashqui soup<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>See the Wilcacocha Lagoon.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><H2>THINGS TO DO IN NORTHERN PERU<\/H2><\/p>\n<ol start=\"90\">\n<li>Spend a relaxing day in <strong>Punta Sal<\/strong> (Tumbes) or <strong>Vichayito<\/strong> (Piura).<\/li>\n<li>Swim with sea turtles and see whales <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlocaltrips.com\/mancora-tours-peru\"> in M\u00e1ncora.<\/a><\/li>\n<li>See the <strong>Caballitos de Totora<\/strong> in Huanchaco.<\/li>\n<li>Visit the ancient city of mud <a href=\"https:\/\/bushop.com\/peru\/chan-chan-trujillo-information-advice\/\"> Chan Chan in Trujillo.<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Know the Huaca del sol, Huaca de la luna and the <strong>huaca del brujo<\/strong> in Trujillo while doing the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.howtoperu.com\/sipan-and-the-tombs-of-the-moche-elite\/\"> Moche Route.<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Go to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.howtoperu.com\/lord-of-sipan-peru\/\">Tumbas Reales de Sip\u00e1n Museum<\/a> in Lambayeque.<\/li>\n<li>See the <a href=\"https:\/\/bushop.com\/peru\/tucume-valley-of-pyramids-peru\/\"> T\u00facume pyramids.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"first-add col-md-12\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/bushop.com\/peru\/how-it-works\/\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bushop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/banner-cusco-esp1.png\" class=\"img-responsive\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"box-mobile-banner\">WHY THIS IS THE BEST WAY<br \/>GET TO AND FROM CUSCO<\/div>\n<p><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/bushop.com\/peru\/how-it-works\/\" class=\"first-add-button-right draw-border button-mobile-banner\">FIND OUT WHY<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<p> If you still have the chance to know more destinations, take note of these places below<\/p>\n<ol start=\"97\">\n<li>Visit <strong>Ayacucho<\/strong> in Easter week.<\/li>\n<li>Go to the <strong>Pampa Historical Sanctuary<\/strong> of Ayacucho.<\/li>\n<li>Swim in Millpu&#8217;s natural pools, 4 hours away from Ayacucho.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Bonus 100: Go to <a href=\"https:\/\/bushop.com\/peru\/machu-picchu\/machu-picchu\/\">Machu Picchu.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #EEEEEE;padding-left: 2%;padding-top: 1%;padding-bottom: 1%;border-radius: 15px;width: 98%;font-size: 16px\"><strong>Travel tip: <\/strong> How to get to Machu Picchu without missing out wonderfull destinations on the way? Consult with <strong><a style=\"color: #048dbd\" href=\"https:\/\/bushop.com\/peru\/getting-from-lima-to-machu-picchu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lima Guide &#8211; Machu Picchu<\/a><\/strong> and live a unique experience<\/div>\n<p>As you can see, there are countless things to do when traveling to Peru. And there is only one way to get to know the most incredible destinations in this country. Dare to explore Peru in <a href=\"https:\/\/bushop.com\/peru\/why-hop-with-us\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">a different way.<\/a> You can check this list, mark the things of your interests, and prepare to see more.<\/p>\n<p>In Peru Hop, we work with a hop-on\/ hop-off system, allowing you to take your time to enjoy each destination and get away from forced travel itineraries. 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