14 days in Peru Itinerary

Founded in 1535 by Spanish explorer Francisco Pizarro, Lima represents an interesting blend of modern attractions and preserved colonial architecture, much of it clustered in the World Heritage-listed city center.

Get a sense of the local culture at Huaca Pucllana and Museo Convento San Francisco y Catacumbas. Get some historical perspective at San Pedro Church (Iglesia de San Pedro) and Cathedral of Lima. Step out of Lima with an excursion to El Silencio in Punta Hermosa--about 1h 20 min away. There's lots more to do: kick back and relax at Playa Penascal, wander the streets of Miraflores, admire the landmark architecture of Archbishops Palace, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Playa Kon-Tiki.

To find ratings, maps, photos, and other tourist information, use the Lima online road trip planner.

Calgary, Canada to Lima is an approximately 13.5- hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Mountain Standard Time to Peru Standard Time is 2 hours. Prepare for warmer weather when traveling from Calgary in April: high temperatures in Lima hover around 28°C and lows are around 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Fri) early enough to travel to Huanchaco.

In a historic town on the famous "Moche Route" tourist circuit, vacations in Huanchaco tend to be as active as they are culturally enriching.

Start off your visit on the 27th (Fri): kick back and relax at Playa de Huanchaco.

For ratings, traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Huanchaco travel route builder site.

Fly from Lima to Huanchaco in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or drive. In April in Huanchaco, expect temperatures between 26°C during the day and 20°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel to Cusco.

Capital of the Inca Empire for three centuries, World Heritage-listed Cusco is now a major tourist destination, drawing nearly 2 million annual tourists with its well-preserved colonial architecture and proximity to Machu Picchu.

Your inner history buff will appreciate Sacsayhuaman and Plaza de Armas. Get some cultural insight at Qorikancha and Centro Historico De Cusco. Take a break from Cusco with a short trip to Salinas de Maras in Maras, about 1h 25 min away. There's much more to do: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Cusco Cathedral, make a trip to Iglesia de la Compania de Jesus, explore the ancient world of Tambomachay, and visit San Blas.

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Getting from Huanchaco to Cusco by flight takes about 2 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from Huanchaco in April: highs in Cusco hover around 23°C, while lows dip to 7°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 2nd (Wed) early enough to travel to Machu Picchu.

A symbol of the Incan civilization, the abandoned city of Machu Picchu represents a must-see on a Peru vacation.

Start off your visit on the 3rd (Thu): contemplate the long history of Santuario Historico de Machu Picchu. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take some stellar pictures from Intipuncu, explore the ancient world of Winay Wayna, and then examine the collection at Museo de Sitio Manuel Chavez Ballon.

For other places to visit, more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Machu Picchu trip builder.

Do a combination of bus and train from Cusco to Machu Picchu in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel back home.