Northern Highlands

Snowy Huascarán and the Kuelap fortress.

Photo: Ondando · CC BY-SA 4.0

The Short List

Must-See

Must-See
Mountains · UNESCO

Huaraz and the Cordillera Blanca

Áncash

The tropics' highest range, with the Santa Cruz Trek and the blue Laguna 69.

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Must-See
Nature · Waterfalls

Gocta Falls

Amazonas

A towering rainforest waterfall in the Amazonas region.

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If You're Nearby

If You're Nearby
Heritage · Ancient sites

Kuelap

Amazonas

The walled mountaintop city of the Chachapoya, reached by cable car, near the tall Gocta Falls.

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If You're Nearby
Heritage · UNESCO

Chavín and Caral

Áncash

Andean temple tunnels, and the Americas' oldest city.

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On the Map

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