Things to Do in Peru: Exploring Inca Ruins

The top tourist destination in Peru are the wide variety of Incan Ruins.  While people come to Lima and are sometimes surprised to see such a bustling metropolis, one of the major attractions of Peru are not the country’s modern amenities, but rather the great history that can be found throughout the country.  Though Machu Picchu is the number one tourist spot for exploring Inca ruins, there are a number of other ruins that are just as exhilarating.

Over 3000 people visit the Machu Picchu during the peak months of June to August.  Machu Picchu is accessed via the capital of the ancient Incan Empire, Cusco.  From Cusco, you can visit other ruins, such as the fortresses in the towns of Ollantaytambo and Pisac.  However, Cusco’s Sacred Valley isn’t the only place to find Incan ruins.  In the north, the cities of Trujillo and Chiclayo both claim access to the Tucume pyramids, some of which have Incan origins.

Hiking the Inca Trail is also highly popular.  It can be strenuous in places, so keep this in mind, but by trekking through Peru you are rewarded with clean air and some of the most beautiful vistas in all the world.  At the end of the trail is glorious Machu Picchu – and it can take as long as seven days to get there, depending on the nature of your tour.  It’s possible to trek along the Inca Trail for as little as two days on the way to Peru’s most popular Incan ruin.

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