Peru

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  Peru Highlands Photo Gallery

  Explore images of an Andean treasure—the vicuña and its wool.

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  Stand-Up Paddleboard Peru

  Stand-up paddleboarder Candice Appleby's dream trip is to go to Peru. Learn more about this trip and others in our Ultimate Adventure Bucket List.

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  Photos: World's Best Picnic Spots

  Have a snack while you're soaking in the sights. Here are some of the most beautiful spots for a picnic.

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  Inca Empire

  Rising from obscurity to the heights of power, a succession of Andean rulers subdued kingdoms, sculpted mountains, and forged a mighty empire.

Featured Trips

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  Peru: Land of the Inca

  Explore Machu Picchu with a National Geographic expert—delve into the world of the Inca on a nine-day expedition to Cusco, Lima, and the Urubamba Valley.

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  National Geographic Adventures: Machu Picchu Inn to Inn

  Wind your way from lodge to lodge through the forests and snowcapped peaks of Peru’s Cordillera Vilcabamba. Venture deep into the mysteries of the Inca as we explore Machu Picchu.

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