APEC 2024: extend your trip to Peru and discover unique experiences

APEC 2024 is an excellent opportunity to explore the wonders that Peru has to offer. Extending your trip beyond the APEC Economic Leaders' Week events will allow you to explore a megadiverse country with cultural, historical, gastronomic, and natural attractions.

Your adventure can begin in Lima, the capital, a vibrant cultural and gastronomic hub. You can explore the historic center, enjoy nature and adventure in Costa Verde, and visit neighborhoods like Barranco and Miraflores, known for their museums, entertainment, and shopping centers. Lima's gastronomy is a highlight, with world-renowned restaurants.

A bit further south, Ica invites you to discover the Huacachina oasis, the mysterious Nazca lines, and the Paracas National Reserve. Desert adventures, including picnics and glamping, and visits to the Ballestas Islands will connect you with nature.

Continuing the journey, Arequipa, with its historic center and the impressive Colca Canyon, is another must-see destination. Here, you can admire the flight of the condor, enjoy luxury hotels, spa and wellness experiences in the Colca Valley, and savor cuisine that reflects the region’s rich culinary tradition.

Cusco, the ancient capital of the Inca Empire, awaits with the majestic Machu Picchu citadel and the enchanting Sacred Valley. Luxury trains, lagoon picnics, and community tourism are just some of the experiences that await in this region rich in history, culture, and natural beauty.

In the northeastern part of the country, you’ll find Loreto, where you can navigate the majestic Amazon River and explore the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, a biodiversity paradise. Cruises and ecolodges in this region offer unique experiences, combining excursions on foot and by boat with local culinary delights.

Finally, Puno and Lake Titicaca offer an immersion in community tourism, with visits to the floating islands of Uros and Taquile and the Sillustani Chullpas. These experiences highlight the rich culture and hospitality of the local communities.