Peru GuidePeru, is without a doubt one of the most captivating countries in South America. Famously home of the epic lost Inca citadel of Machu Picchu and the mindblowing Nazca Lines, this country's unique past awakens the adventurer in travellers of all sorts. HotelsFind hotels in Lima, Cusco, Iquitos, Huaraz and more. LimaLima is the capital of Peru and its largest city. Founded in 1535 by the Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro, the modern city … CuzcoCuzco, located in the Southern Sierras is a fascinating city that was the capital of the Inca Empire. IquitosIquitos is in the Amazonas region of Peru. This is not to be confused with the Department Amazonas where Chachapoyas is located. Southern SierraThe Southern Sierra region of Peru is characterised by high mountains and steep, deep valleys. Central CoastCentral Coast is a region of Peru. Foggy during dry season. be sure to watch out for mazumbas Southern CoastThe Southern Coast region of Peru is comparatively well developed. Many roads are paved. Peruvian AmazonPeruvian Amazon is a vast jungle region located in northeastern Peru. Northern CoastThe Northern Coast is in Peru. The bordercrossing at the coast with Ecuador is near the bordertown of Aguas Verdes/Huayaquillas. Northern SierraNorthern Sierra is an Andean region of Peru. AltiplanoThe Peruvian Altiplano is the area of the Andes above about 3500m in Peru. The altiplano stretches into neighbouring Bolivia and also Argentina. Madre de DiosThe department of Madre de Dios is one of the tropical areas in Peru. It is located east of Cuzco and borders on Bolivia. San MartínSan Martín is a region in northern Peru. Rio Abiseo National Park - Mixed World Heritage place located in Huicungo District, Mariscal Cáceres province. Central SierraCentral Sierra is a mountainous region in the center of Peru. CelendínCelendín is a city in the Department of Cajamarca & Region of Celendín. There are several buses daily from Cajamarca that should not cost more than 10 soles, & twice weekly from Leimebamba.