Welcome to Peru.

Peru's cultural life began thousands of years ago.

Peru has plenty of stunning and magical places to visit so why not explore the ancient Inca capital of Cuzco, visit the lost city of Machu Picchu and ponder the enigma of the Nazca Lines.

Peru also offers some of the most spectacular scenery in South America.

The beautiful Peruvian Andes, these mountains are also home to many, many indigenous highlanders who live a traditional way of life.

The best time to visit Peru is June to August during the dry season in the Andean highlands.

It's also the best time to go if you're interested in hiking or mountain climbing. While travelers visit the highlands

Peru's climate can be divided into two seasons - wet and dry - though this can vary depending on the region.

Many of the major fiestas occur around this time and continue undiminished in spite of heavy rain.

On the coast, Peruvians visit the beach during the sunny, humid months from late December through March.

The rest of the year, the coast is clothed in mist.

In the eastern rain forests, it naturally rains a lot.

The wettest months are December to May, but travellers visit year-round; it rarely rains for more than a few hours at a time and there's plenty of sunshine to enjoy.

Protected areas include National Parks , National Sanctuaries and National Reserves .

World Heritage sites are Huascaran National Park, Manu National Park, Rio Abiseo National Park and the historical Sanctuary of Machu Picchu.