Lonely Planet Peru

By: Brendan Sainsbury, Harmony Difo, Steph Dyson, Alex Egerton, Victoria Gill, Vanessa Ramos, Agnes Rivera, Luke Waterson

Published by Lonely Planet Global Limited, 2025-10

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Peru.

Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from visiting one of the most bird-rich areas in the world at Manu National Park, to climbing Peru's tallest sand dune Cerro Blanco, and feasting on unadulterated Amazonian grub like worms and fried ants in Iquitos.

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Peru travel guide:

• Our classic guidebook format provides you with the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips
• Updated with an all new structure and design so you can navigate Peru and connect experiences together with ease
• Create your perfect trip with exciting itineraries for extended journeys combined with suggested day trips, walking tours, and activities to match your passions
• Get fresh takes on must-visit sights and expert local recommendations on when to go, eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, adventure activities, festivals, and more
• Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving; transport; making the most of your time and money; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; useful words and phrases; accessibility; and responsible travel
• Connect with Peru culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history, and traditions
• Inspiring full-colour travel photography and maps
• Covers: Lima; South Coast; Arequipa and Canyon Country; Lake Titicaca; Cuzco and The Sacred Valley; Central Highlands; North Coast; Huaraz and The Cordilleras; Northern Highlands; Amazon Basin

Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary country with Lonely Planet's Peru.