The desert is hot. The summits of the mountains are covered in snow. The rainforests are mazed by mighty rivers. Every time of the year is a great time to go to Peru because of the different climates of these terrains.
There is at least one vibrant celebration a week in this land, which is a tradition-entrenched, festival focused land. You can find everything you need to plan your perfect vacation in this area.
The country's most popular tourist sights can be seen in the winter when the weather is crystal-clear and the sun is shining. The adventure season is going strong.
The ancient Incan capital of Cuzco grabs the most attention, along with the nearby Sacred Valley, where picturesque gorges invitingly thread through to the greatest site of them all. It's peak hiking season and the treks in the Sacred Valley and in the snow covered Cordilleras Huayhuash and Blanca are very busy.
Inti Raymi, the winter solstice celebration of the Inti tribe, is one of the most well-known fiestas that can be attended by festival-goers. Lake Titicaca is a blue jewel with tempting tradition-rich islands.
In the Amazon Basin, it's dry. The bright orange-red Andean cock-of-the-rock is one of the birds that can be seen in the cloud forest. Down in the jungle, it's easier to see wildlife than on the riverbanks, and you can find a lot of different types of animals. Excellent whitewater rafting can be done at the Apurimac, near Cuzco, and the Tambopata.
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The Salkantay Trek is an alternative to the Inca Trail that allows you to lose the crowds. The end of the jungle's dry season in September is a good time to try rainforest trekking or wildlife watching on a boat trip from Iquitos or Puerto Maldonado.
Pre-peak season is when the action in the interior decreases. The thick gara (coastal fog) that's been covering the city since July is a good time to visit. The Mistura food festival takes place in September.
The country's sandy beaches have not yet been checked in due to rising temperatures. Waves at the home of the planet's longest left wave at Puerto Chicama are approaching their peak by November.
There are paradisiacal sandy strands at their best this time of year. Crowds flock to see-and-be-seen resorts like Mncora when the temperature is in the 30C to 40C range.
It's peak surfing time. You can take a boat trip to see the mangrove forests near Tumbes or the rocky sealife sanctuary of Islas Ballestas.
It's a straight shot inland from Paracas and you can sand-board down at the largest dunes in the country. Paragliding over the city is one of the activities that can be done. The Inca Trail is closed through February due to the weather.
With the exception of the pre-Easter revelry of Semana Santa, this is a good time to visit. The summer crush of visitors is over, the coast has pleasant weather through March, and deals can be struck at popular spots. It's not high season in the Amazon or the Andes, even though the weather is getting sun-kissed and the greenery is growing.
In Ica's wine-harvesting celebration, Fiesta de la vendimia, the coastal strip entices as grapes are ripening. The spectacle of Seor de Muruhuay, one of South America's biggest pilgrimages held near Tarma, is one of the eye-catching festivals that can be seen in May up in the mountains.
The beach season is ideal with dry, sunny weather and resorts. Sea lion pups are being born on the popular Islas Ballestas. The mountains and jungle are best avoided by trekkers who don't like the mud.
The anniversary of the foundation of lima is a key event.
The beaches are in and the mountains are out because of the good weather and the heavy rain. By the end of the month, it's time for Latin America's biggest party, and from late February to early March, carnivals are common.
The Festival de Verano Negro is a key event.
The waters have been warming to very swimmable temperatures, but it is the end of the season. As the worst of the rain has passed, the green Andes is waking up to tourists. Semana Santa, or Holy Week, is on the horizon, and there are many things to see and do.
The Festival de Verano Negro is one of the key events.
April may be able to combine coast and mountains. The rainforest is still soggy, but tourism is thriving in Cuzco thanks to pleasant mountain weather and Semana Santa.
Semana Santa is a key event.
It's a good time to visit Peru. Without the crowds of North American and European holiday-makers, it's sunny and dry in the Andes. More roads are needed in the southern Amazon Basin. There is less rain and less water levels here. There is a dense festival calendar across the country.
The Fiesta de las Cruces is near Cuzco.
It's also the country's winter and the peak season is dry and clear in the interior. Tourism is near its zenith in the Amazon due to the dry weather. There are festivals in both zones. The beaches are less visited because of the milder weather.
Inti Raymi, Selvmanos, and San Juan are key events.
As the high season continues, there is more prime time weather in the mountains and jungle. It's sunny, crisp and clear, which is ideal for seeing the Andes at their best. Animals can be seen on riverbanks on boat trips as it is as dry as the Amazon. The gara is not good this month.
There are key events near Cuzco.
In the jungle city of Iquitos, the temperature is around 20C (68F), while in Cuzco it's around 18C (64F). The last month of the high season is quieter on the festival front after June and July.
The Fiesta de Santa Rosa de Arequipa is a key event.
Don't let the shoulder season discourage you from visiting. It's a great time to enjoy the country without the crowds because the weather is good in the Amazon and the Andes. The dry season is coming to an end and so do mountain hikes or jungle treks.
Mistura is a key event.
The coast glows in the late spring as rains and storms return to the Andes and the Amazon. Surfers are quick to return to the beach when the waves become wilder.
Da de los Muertos is a key event.
High season is here, so go down to the beach. It has a temperature of 24C (75F) and is north towards the equator. Both the Amazon and the Andes are getting a lot of precipitation.
Fiesta de la Pursma Concepcin is a key event.
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