Rough Guides Peru: Travel Guide with eBook: 2026-2027 | Insider Tips | Must-See Sights | Maps & Itineraries | Covers: Lima, Cusco, Machu Picchu and more

Rough Guides Peru is a comprehensive travel guide designed for independent travellers exploring Peru's Andean cities, archaeological sites, Amazon rainforest and Pacific coast – from Lima and Cusco to Machu Picchu, Arequipa and Lake Titicaca..

It brings together everything you need in one place – from must-see sights and hidden gems to ready-made itineraries, in-depth sightseeing coverage, full-colour maps, transport advice, a handy phrasebook and a free eBook.

Plan your perfect trip with a guide that combines in-depth regional coverage with an online trip planner that generates a trip draft before you travel.

This travel guide to Peru covers:

• Lima and the Central Coast – Museums, food, colonial streets, beaches and nearby ruins
• Cusco, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu – Inca sites, markets, mountain trails and classic viewpoints
• Arequipa and the South – White-stone architecture, Colca Canyon, volcanoes and highland culture
• Lake Titicaca and the Altiplano – Puno, islands, communities and wide Andean landscapes
• The Amazon – Puerto Maldonado, Iquitos, river lodges, wildlife and rainforest reserves
• Lesser-known Peru – Northern ruins, cloud forests, remote treks and quiet archaeological sites

The complete Rough Guides package – print edition, free eBook and online trip planner – helps you plan a trip that fits your style. Expertly curated and locally informed, it gives you the tools and insights to explore Peru with confidence.

Start planning your next adventure with Rough Guides Peru.

Rough Guides are written by expert authors who are passionate about both writing and travel. They have detailed knowledge of the areas they write about--having either traveled extensively or lived there--and their expertise shines through on every page. It's priceless information, delivered with wit and insight, providing the down-to-earth, honest read that is the hallmark of Rough Guides.

Heather Jasper is a travel and culture writer based in Peru who travels frequently throughout Chile and Argentina. Her stories about South America have been published by BBC Travel, Atlas Obscura, Fodor's Travel, Luxury Latin America, Insider and many more. See what else she’s writing about on her website www.heatherjasper.com.