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Peru Discovery Guide

Why Plan a Trip to Peru

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    • Regions 4
    • Best Known For Machu Picchu • Inca History • Amazon • Andes • Cuisine
    • Travel Styles Trekking • Cultural tourism • Ecotourism • Culinary travel • Adventure travel
    • Main Seasons Dry season / Wet season (varies by coast, highlands, or Amazon)
    • Peak Travel Period June–August
    • Best Balance April–May and September–October
    • Transportation Domestic flights; train required to reach Machu Picchu

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