World Heritage in Peru: History and Culture

City of Cusco

The archaeological capital of America and the Inca Empire. Cusco dazzles the world because of the beautiful mixture of two worlds: the Occidental and

Arequipa Historical Centre

Its buildings made from "sillar" give it the name of the "White City". Arequipa has an exquisite gastronomy, characterized by traditional "picanterias".

Sacred City of Caral

The oldest civilization in America. It consists of six pyramids, circular plazas, and residences of the ruling class.

Quapaq Ñan

The Incas were able to conquer the rough geography of the Andes with the Quapaq Ñan. Roads made with stones that connected the Tahuantinsuyo and part of

Chavin Archeological Site

The outstanding features in this site are the Tello Pyramid, the Circular Plaza, the Cabezas Clavas, the New Temple and the Old Temple. It was included in

Manu National Park

Its territory includes a variety of ecosystems, from the punas to cloud forests. It is a great place to observe flora and fauna.

Lima Historical Center

Lima keeps archaeological sites, colonial churches, and mansions with balconies in perfect harmony with contemporary architecture, was declared Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.

Rio Abiseo National Park

It is located in the Peruvian northern jungle. Its huge cloud forests and paramos are habitat of several endemic species, such as the yellow-tailed woolly