Places to Explore In The North Coast and Northern Highlands

Barranca

A nondescript town with little to visit except a large Chimú temple nearby and one iconic restaurant, this is a stop for those who either are...

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Cajamarca

Peaceful Cajamarca is one of the most undervisited places in Peru. As the town where the conquistador Pizarro captured and later executed the...

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Caraz

One of the few towns in the area with a cluster of colonial-era architecture, Caraz is at the northern tip of the valley; only a partly paved...

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Carhuaz

A small, laid-back village, less touched by recent earthquakes, Carhuaz is a popular stop along the Callejón de Huaylas. A bright spot is the...

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Casma

Once known as the "City of Eternal Sun," Casma, like Lima, is now subject to cloudy winters and sunny summers. With its leafy Plaza de Armas...

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Chachapoyas

Located in the ceja de la selva (jungle's eyebrow, i.e., where the Andes backs up onto the Amazon), Chachapoyas is the capital of Peru's Amazonas...

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Chavin de Huantar

This small, unassuming village thrives on tourists coming to visit the ruins of the same name that are found at one end of town. Few stay overnight...

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Chiclayo

A lively commercial center, Chiclayo is prosperous and easygoing. Although it doesn't have much colonial architecture or special outward beauty...

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Ferreñafe

It's produced more winners of the Miss Peru contest than any other town, but Ferreñafe has other charms as well. The Iglesia Santa Lucia, begun...

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Huanchaco

Less than half an hour away from the city, Huanchaco is a little beach community where surfers, tourists, affluent trujillianos, families...

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Huaraz

Peru's number-one trekking and adventure-sports destination, Huaraz is a perfect starting point for those wishing to explore the vast wilderness...

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• 15 Things To Do

Kuelap

This phenomenal archaeological site, about two hours from Chachapoyas, is increasingly one of Peru’s main attractions. It’s much more remote...

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Lagunas de Llanganuco

These two gorgeous mountain lakes, sitting near the base of Mt. Huascarán and within the national park, are the destination of one of the most...

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Lambayeque

This small town has some well-preserved colonial-era buildings, but the reason to come is for the outstanding museums. Their exhibits provide...

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Magdalena de Cao

Chances are, if you are coming to this small, remote village in the Chicama Valley, it’s to see the El Brujo archaeological complex, which is...

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Mancora

This laid-back beach destination, famous for its sunshine and white-sand shores, has excellent waves for surfing and great opportunities for...

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Monterrey

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Piura

The sunny climate, friendly people, and good food make Piura a delightful stop on your way north. Since most of the major flight and bus routes...

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Playa Tortugas

Between the towns of Casma and Chimbote, this idyllic, perfectly round bay is the area’s best beach escape. Facilities are quite simple and...

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Punta Sal

Sit on the beach, go for a swim, relax in the afternoon sun—what more could you want from a beach resort? It's no mystery why Punta Sal has...

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Sipan

This tiny village, with a population of about 1,700, doesn't offer much, but nearby is one of the country's major archaeological sites. Arrange...

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Trujillo

Well-preserved colonial architecture, rich local cuisine, and spectacular archaeological sites make Trujillo a must-see tourist destination...

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• 20 Things To Do

Tumbes

About an hour's drive north of the beach resorts of Máncora and Punta Sal is Tumbes, the last city on the Peruvian side of the Peru–Ecuador...

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Yungay

On May 31, 1970, an earthquake measuring 7.7 on the Richter scale shook loose some 15 million cubic meters of rock and ice that cascaded down...

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