{"id":15558,"date":"2019-03-29T18:00:05","date_gmt":"2019-03-29T23:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fertur-travel.com\/blog\/?p=15558"},"modified":"2023-08-25T14:00:55","modified_gmt":"2023-08-25T19:00:55","slug":"5-peruvian-destinations-make-tripadvisors-top-25-for-south-america","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fertur-travel.com\/blog\/2019\/5-peruvian-destinations-make-tripadvisors-top-25-for-south-america\/15558\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Peruvian Destinations Make TripAdvisor&#8217;s Top 25 for South America"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A recent article published by <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/TravelersChoice-Destinations-cTop-g13\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"TripAdvisor (opens in a new tab)\">TripAdvisor<\/a> detailing the top 25 destinations in South America lists a whopping five sites in Peru. This is quite an impressive feat, considering that among twelve countries, Peru accounts for 20% of the <strong>best travel destinations<\/strong>. This gives Peru the second most destinations on the list, while Brazil tops it with eight destinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Below are the five destinations that made the list, with some useful information for aspiring <strong>travelers to Peru<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Cusco<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The erstwhile seat of the Inca Empire places at the very top of the list, winning the distinction of TripAdvisor&#8217;s #1 destination in South America. Showcasing a unique blend of Inca and Spanish history, Cusco is one of the most charming and distinctive cities in South America \u2014 not to mention its status as the de facto gateway to Machu Picchu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fertur-travel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/cusco-cathedral-620x350.jpg\" alt=\"Cusco Cathedral - Photo by \u00a9 C.J. Schexnayder\" class=\"wp-image-15019\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fertur-travel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/cusco-cathedral-620x350.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.fertur-travel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/cusco-cathedral-620x350-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cusco Cathedral<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#bfd3dd;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#D9EDF7;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<p>&#x1f4cc; If you&#8217;re interested in visiting Cusco, you can see it all with our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fertur-travel.com\/cusco-private-tours\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">private Cusco city tour<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lima<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The &#8220;<em>City of Kings<\/em>,&#8221; as it&#8217;s known, rightly deserves its spot at #6. It&#8217;s a city that truly offers everything \u2014 colonial history, cosmopolitan luxury, unparalleled cuisine, jaw-dropping ocean views, and more. You name it, <strong>Lima<\/strong> has it. Even if the bustling capital is just a stopover on one&#8217;s way to one of Peru&#8217;s other tantalizing destinations, it is a can&#8217;t-miss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fertur-travel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/san-francisco-church-in-lima-620x350.jpg\" alt=\"San Francisco Church in Lima - Photo by \u00a9 C.J. Schexnayder\" class=\"wp-image-15020\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fertur-travel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/san-francisco-church-in-lima-620x350.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.fertur-travel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/san-francisco-church-in-lima-620x350-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">San Francisco Church in Lima<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#bfd3dd;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#D9EDF7;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<p>&#x1f4cc; Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fertur-travel.com\/lima-private-tours\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Lima private tours<\/a> for more information on what the city has to offer to a traveler passing through.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Urubamba<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nestled in Peru&#8217;s iconic <strong>Sacred Valley of the Incas<\/strong>, Urubamba (#18 on the list) is one of the best places to experience the region that was culturally and agriculturally integral to the Inca Empire. The combination of pristine Inca archaeological sites, gorgeous mountain vistas, and activities like hiking and horseback riding will make your trip to the Sacred Valley a one-of-a-kind memory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fertur-travel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/sacred-valley-cusco-620x350.jpg\" alt=\"Sacred Valley in Cusco\" class=\"wp-image-15016\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fertur-travel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/sacred-valley-cusco-620x350.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.fertur-travel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/sacred-valley-cusco-620x350-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sacred Valley in Cusco<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#bfd3dd;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#D9EDF7;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<p>&#x1f4cc; Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fertur-travel.com\/peru-packages\/sacred-valley-in-private-service\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Sacred Valley private tour<\/a>&nbsp;from&nbsp;Cusco is an excellent way to see this mystical place and take in all its wonders.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Arequipa<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Known as &#8220;<em>The White City<\/em>&#8221; for the alabaster hue of its colonial buildings, <strong>Arequipa<\/strong> (#23) is Peru&#8217;s second-largest city and offers a rich, distinctive cultural experience. In Arequipa, one can walk through a 16th-century monastery, see a real Incan mummy at the Museum of Andean Sanctuaries, and enjoy some of the country&#8217;s best food, all in the shadow of the picturesque volcano, El Misti.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fertur-travel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/colca-canyon-condor.jpg\" alt=\"Colca Canyon Condor\" class=\"wp-image-14412\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fertur-travel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/colca-canyon-condor.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.fertur-travel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/colca-canyon-condor-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Colca Canyon Condor<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#bfd3dd;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#D9EDF7;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<p>&#x1f4cc; Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fertur-travel.com\/peru-packages\/colca-canyon-tour-4-days-3-nights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Colca Canyon Tour<\/a>&nbsp;includes&nbsp;not&nbsp;just&nbsp;a tour of Arequipa, but also a two-day experience in Colca Canyon, one of Peru&#8217;s many natural wonders, where you can see Peruvian condors soar through their natural habitat.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Machu Picchu<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To anyone eager to see the top destinations of South America, Machu Picchu&#8217;s reputation precedes it. And while the site&#8217;s sustained popularity may have bumped it down to #25 on TripAdvisor&#8217;s list, it is still a must-see in Peru. The history and mysticism \u2014 the intangible spirit \u2014 of <strong>Machu Picchu<\/strong> will never lose their magic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fertur-travel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/machu-picchu-photography.jpg\" alt=\"An example of Machu Picchu photography: visitors walking the narrow terrace above the Inca Citadel with the Huayna Picchu peak towering in the background.\" class=\"wp-image-13825\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fertur-travel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/machu-picchu-photography.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.fertur-travel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/machu-picchu-photography-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Machu Picchu<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#bfd3dd;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#D9EDF7;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<p>&#x1f4cc; Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fertur-travel.com\/peru-packages\/full-day-privately-guided-tour-of-machu-picchu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Machu Picchu private tours<\/a> are a great way to see the ancient mountain citadel, learn about its incredible history, and absorb its unequalled splendor.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A recent article published by TripAdvisor detailing the top 25 destinations in South America lists a whopping five sites in Peru. 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