From world-class city districts to highland towns and coastal villages — the range is exactly why Peru works for so many different lives. These are the places we compare on our tours and in the guide.
Lima — Miraflores & Barranco
Coastal, cosmopolitan, and connected: Peru’s capital offers first-world conveniences, top hospitals, and an international food scene.
Arequipa
The “eternal spring” city — sunny, walkable, beautiful colonial core, and a strong value for money.
Cusco & the Sacred Valley
Highland living with history at every turn; the Valley’s small towns trade altitude for tranquility.
Trujillo & Huanchaco
Peru’s north coast: year-round surf-town warmth at some of the country’s friendliest prices.
Small towns & villages
Quieter, cheaper, and closer to the Peru most tourists never see — for the right person, the best value in the country.
Full profiles of each location are on the way. The fastest way to compare them is in person.