If you’re longing for a getaway at high altitude, Peru offers fresh experiences worth exploring. Here are several options to consider:
Love to hike? Intrepid Travel now includes a new section of the Quarry Trail in the Sacred Valley. The route features spectacular sights such as the Perolniyoc Cascade waterfall, the 14,560-foot Kuychicassa Pass and a sun gate with sweeping views over Ollantaytambo.
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In Lima, the Museum of Contemporary Art (MAC) is presenting Color: The Knowledge of the Invisible, an exhibition created in collaboration with the Telefónica Movistar Foundation that examines the concept of color across mixed media. Running through March 23, 2024, the show brings together historical photographs, postcards, paintings, books, vinyl records, screen prints, posters, advertisements, lithographs, illustrations and installations by Peruvian and international artists.
Through Dec. 31, entry to the Kuélap fortress is free for visitors. Perched on the summit of Cerro Barreta in the Utcubamba River valley southwest of Chachapoyas, this limestone complex was built by the Chachapoyas culture between the 11th and 14th centuries and offers both history and striking mountain views.
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New accommodations are also arriving. NOMAD Urban AQP from the Nomad Hotels Group bills itself as a “home-boutique” designed with digital nomads in mind. The property features dedicated workspaces including qASA Care coworking, event and leisure areas, a Music Corner, the AMBAR bar and the INDIGO restaurant—blending productive facilities with social and leisure amenities.
Also soon to open in Lima is the nhow hotel, which interprets Peruvian myths, traditions and rituals through a contemporary lens. Expect traditional colors and patterns woven into modern, pop-culture–inspired design throughout the property.
For new culinary adventures, Mauka in Cusco offers a heritage-driven dining experience that highlights native crops, grains and seeds. Under the guidance of chef Pía León, the menu reimagines ancestral ingredients and techniques within a refined, modern context at the Palacio Nazarenas Hotel.
Whether you’re seeking mountain treks, contemporary art, archaeological sites, fresh hotel concepts or inventive cuisine, Peru continues to expand its offerings for travelers looking to combine culture, history and highland scenery.