Worth a Detour
Huancayo
The Andean city of the Mantaro Valley, with craft villages around it and one of the world's highest railways from Lima.
- Best Time to Go
- May–Sep
Our full guide to Huancayo is being written. It's on the Cusco and the Southern Andes list as If You're Nearby.
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Must-SeeNazca Lines
Ica
About 182 miles away
Giant figures drawn in the desert about 2,000 years ago, best seen from a small plane.
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Must-SeeMachu Picchu
Cusco
About 195 miles away
The Inca citadel on a cloud-forest ridge, among the world's great sights. Timed tickets are limited.
Guide Coming Soon
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