8 Places you cannot miss in Peru

 Cuzco 

Cuzco is a city in the Peruvian Andes that was the capital of the Inca Empire and is known for its archaeological remains and Spanish colonial architecture. The Plaza de Armas is the center of the ancient city, with galleries, carved wooden balconies and ruins of Inca walls. The convent of Santo Domingo, in baroque style, was built on the Temple of the Inca Sun (Qoricancha) and has archaeological remains of Inca stonework.

Hot waters, Peru

Aguas Calientes is a city in the Urubamba River Valley in southeastern Peru. It is known for its thermal baths and access to the nearby Inca ruins of Machu Picchu. The city center is full of restaurants and shops, with the Mercado Artesanal at its center. To the northwest along the river, are the Mandor Gardens with orchids and birds. The nearby Butterfly House is a local conservation project

Lima

Lima is the capital of Peru located on the arid Pacific coast of the country. Although its colonial center is preserved, it is an overflowing metropolis and one of the largest cities in South America. The Larco Museum houses a collection of pre-Columbian art and the Museo de la Nación traces the history of Peru's ancient civilizations. The Plaza de Armas and the 16th century cathedral are the nucleus of the old center of Lima.

Maras , Peru

Maras is a Peruvian town, capital of the homonymous district located in the province of Urubamba in the department of Cuzco. It is located at 3300 m s. North. subway. on a plain that in the past was a plateau. Originally speaking of the character, Maras was occupied when the citizens of Cusco withdrew from the Inca palaces in Cusco and had to migrate to other small towns, such as now Maras and San Sebastián.

Puno

Puno is a city in southern Peru located next to Lake Titicaca, one of the largest lakes in South America and the highest navigable body of water in the world. The city is a regional commercial hub and is also considered the "folk capital" of Peru, for its traditional festivals with lively music and dance performances. Iconic sites include the Cathedral of Puno, a baroque-style Andean construction, and the 19th-century Yavarí steam ship (now a hostel)

Paracas

Paracas is a city on the west coast of Peru. It is known for its beaches, such as El Chaco, located in the sheltered bay of Paracas. The city is a starting point for the uninhabited Ballestas Islands, home to sea lions, pelicans and Humboldt penguins. The rugged Paracas National Reserve has abundant wildlife and spans the desert, ocean, islands, and the Paracas peninsula. The huge prehistoric geoglyph of the Paracas Candelabra on the peninsula is carved into the side of a hill.

Písac

Písac is an archaeological complex that is in the homonymous district of the Calca province, it is located 30 kilometers from the city of Cusco, in Peru. The archaeological site is one of the most important and visited in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. It is located east of the Vilcabamba mountain range.

Arequipa

Arequipa is the colonial-era capital of the Arequipa region in Peru. It is surrounded by 3 volcanoes and has Baroque buildings made of ashlar, a white volcanic stone. In its historic center, you will find the Plaza de Armas, an imposing main square, and to the north of it is the 17th century neoclassical Cathedral Basilica, which houses a museum where works of art and religious objects are exhibited.