Why travel to Peru?
Peru offers 3 curated city guides, 24 attractions and 21 signature dishes hand-picked by Korean travelers. Below you'll find essentials Korean passport holders actually need — visa requirements, daily budgets in USD, best season, and on-the-ground transport tips.
Best Season
December to April is best (warm and sunny). From May to November, expect many cloudy days due to the garúa coastal mist.
Budget
Daily budget around $50-105 (lodging $30-55; food $15-30; transport and entry fees $7-20).
Visa
Korean passport holders can stay visa-free for up to 90 days (maximum 90 days within any 183-day period).
Transport
From Jorge Chávez Airport, a taxi or Uber to Miraflores takes about 40 minutes to 1 hour. Get around the city via the Metropolitano BRT and taxis. Prepaid SIMs (Claro, Entel) available at the airport (PEN 20-50). Cards accepted at tourist spots, but cash (soles) needed at markets and for taxis. Restaurants include a 10% service charge; additional tips are optional.
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🗺️ Attractions Across the Country
Lima Historic Centre
UNESCO World Heritage Site preserving Spanish colonial architecture around Plaza de Armas.
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Larco Museum
A beautiful colonial-style museum showcasing pre-Inca ceramics and goldwork.
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Miraflores Coastal Cliffs
Cliffside parks overlooking the Pacific, famed for paragliding and sunset views.
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Huaca Pucllana
A 1,500-year-old adobe pyramid from the Lima culture, standing in the heart of Miraflores.
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Barranco District
Lima's bohemian arts district, famous for galleries, street art, and nightlife.
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San Francisco Monastery & Catacombs
A 17th-century Baroque masterpiece with catacombs housing approximately 70,000 remains.
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Magic Water Circuit (Circuito Mágico del Agua)
The world's largest fountain park (Guinness-listed), with spectacular nighttime water shows.
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Pachacamac Archaeological Site
A vast pre-Inca temple complex on the outskirts of Lima.
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Machu Picchu
The Inca sky city perched at 2,430m in the Andes — one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
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Sacsayhuamán
An Inca fortress built from massive stone blocks — the precision masonry is astonishing.
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Plaza de Armas
The heart of Cusco — a central square dating back to Inca times, anchored by a striking cathedral.
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San Pedro Market
A vibrant traditional market offering a window into the daily life of Cusco locals.
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Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca)
A mountain at 5,200m with rainbow-colored stripes — Peru's hottest new trekking destination.
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Qorikancha (Temple of the Sun)
The Inca Empire's most important temple, now overlaid by a Spanish church — a striking cultural fusion.
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Sacred Valley of the Incas
A sacred valley along the Urubamba River, dotted with Inca ruins and Andean landscapes.
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San Blas Neighborhood
Cusco's artisan quarter, a hillside neighborhood with workshops, galleries, and cozy cafes.
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Colca Canyon
A canyon deeper than the Grand Canyon, where you can watch Andean condors soar.
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Santa Catalina Monastery
A 16th-century monastery the size of a small town, striking for its vibrantly coloured buildings.
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Misti Volcano
Arequipa's guardian — a 5,822m cone-shaped volcano visible from anywhere in the city.
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Plaza de Armas (Arequipa)
Arequipa's central square, framed by a white volcanic-stone cathedral and elegant arcades.
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Museo Santuarios Andinos (Juanita Museum)
A museum displaying 'Juanita,' the Inca ice maiden sacrificed centuries ago.
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Yanahuara Viewpoint (Mirador de Yanahuara)
A popular viewpoint where sillar stone arches frame stunning views of Misti Volcano.
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Sillar Route (Ruta del Sillar)
A unique tour through the white volcanic-stone quarries that built Arequipa.
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Chivay Hot Springs (La Calera)
Natural open-air hot springs near Colca Canyon, with Andean mountain views from the pools.
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