If You're NearbyNatureNational parksCaves

Tingo María

A high-jungle town below the Sleeping Beauty ridge, with a national park and a cave full of oilbirds.

Photo: Pitxiquin · CC BY-SA 4.0
Best Time to Go
May–Sep
Our full guide to Tingo María is being written. It's on the Peruvian Amazon list as If You're Nearby.

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Mountains · UNESCO

Huaraz

Áncash
About 106 miles away

A mountain town below the tropics' highest range, the base for the Santa Cruz Trek and blue Laguna 69.

3 Sights
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Heritage · UNESCO

Machu Picchu

Cusco
About 355 miles away

The Inca citadel on a cloud-forest ridge, among the world's great sights. Timed tickets are limited.

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Cities · Food

Lima

About 204 miles away

South America's food capital, with ceviche, a colonial center, and clifftop Miraflores.

1 Sight

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