On this website we love to travel and make readers travel, always finding hidden places to visit, in this case it will be time to discover hidden paradises in Peru. It turns out that Peru is a South American country full of fantastic, magical and hidden places; some of them invite you to learn about the culture of ancient civilizations. Stay with us and discover these hidden paradises, hopefully one of them may be your next destination.
1. The Yuracochas, Lima
Listed as Vinicunca Limeño, the little-known Yuracochas chain of hills bears an impressive resemblance to the Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain in Cusco. From its peaks you can see the Nevado Rajuntay, the Yuracocha lagoon and all the beauty of the Peruvian Sierra.
2. Géiseres de Candarave, Tacna
Formed by more than 80 hot springs, between lagoons and geysers, the Valley of the Geysers of Candarave offers a fantastic and little-known landscape within the Department of Tacna, with the Yucamani volcano as a backdrop.
3. Huayllay Stone Forest, Pasco
Located at 4,310 meters above sea level, the Huayllay Stone Forest has more than 6 thousand hectares of stone figures with strange and unique formations. Despite being one of the 7 Natural Wonders of Peru, this place is still quite unexplored and unknown to tourists.
4. Panahua Waterfall, Arequipa
The Panahua waterfall is simply amazing. Most of the year it is frozen, transforming into a unique 50 meter high spectacle of nature.
5. Tinajani Canyon, Puno
A mystical and amazing place made up of unique rock formations, narrow ravines and small rivers. The Tinajani Canyon also features funerary chullpas from ancient highland cultures. We recommend observing the landscape during sunset, when the colors of the sunset give the place a unique movement.
6. Moron Lagoon, Ica
While Huacachina is visited by thousands of tourists every day, the incomparable beauty of the lagoon or oasis of Morón hides alone 20 kilometers from Pisco. The place is surrounded by dunes, vegetation, and birds of different types.
7. Punta Lomitas, Ica
Difficult to access, the beautiful beach of Punta Lomitas hides landscapes that seem to come out of a Dalí painting. Here are dunes, tunnels, caves and rock formations that give an unforgettable spectacle to the seashore.
8. Bayoz Waterfall, Junín
In the Central Jungle of Peru you can find the majestic Bayoz waterfall. It is a waterfall approximately 60 meters high that falls gracefully down a rugged wall of rocks. A perfect vacation destination if you want to connect with the power of nature.
9. Red River, Cuzco
Discovered only at the beginning of 2019, the Red River of Cusco is very close to the Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain of Cusco. The reason for its intense red color is that after the intense rains, the minerals from the surrounding hills fall and accumulate in its bed.
10. Choqolaqa, Arequipa
The Choqolaqa Stone Forest looks like a landscape from another planet, the setting of a Hollywood Martian fiction. It is also known as Nueva Arequipa, and the legend says that one day its inhabitants stopped respecting their Apus and as punishment everything turned to stone.
11. Canyon of the Lost
This landscape, between 20 and 30 million years old, is divided into four levels with different attractions: the mouth of the Ica River, the gorge, the face of the puma, the fish eye, the snail plaza… The trek through the Cañón de Los Perdidos is a true marvel.
12. Tambo Colorado
A little further south, in the famous province of Pisco, hides one of the least known Inca ruins in all of Peru. This is Tambo Colorado, a 15th century settlement, which is still very well preserved and with many of its spaces still standing to visit, explore and imagine what life was like in this place.
13. Nor Yauyos Cocha
The Nor Yauyos Cocha Landscape Reserve is one of those places in Peru that has become better known in recent years, but there are still many Limeños and tourists who have never visited or heard of this destination. The attraction of Nor Yauyos Cocha is its incredible nature: the waterfalls that characterize this place give a precious touch to the mountains that surround them. It is the typical place where you will not get tired of taking photos.
14. Saint Lorenzo Island
We know that Lima is known throughout the world as the perfect destination for gastronomic tourism, but did you know that you can also swim with sea lions in the Peruvian capital? In Callao is the Island of San Lorenzo, where you can reach by boat and jump into the waters of the Pacific in the company of this great animal.
15. Caleta San José
The same happens with Arequipa: the gastronomy and some attractions such as the Colca Canyon overshadow places as incredible as the San José cove, a beach with a special charm since it can only be reached by boat. Here, in addition to enjoying a day at the beach, you can practice sports such as kayaking or snorkeling.
16. Chifrón
Yes, we know that if you get to Puno you are going to visit Lake Titicaca. But here there are also places that are not in all travel guides and that not all tourists go to. One of these destinations is Chifrón beach, where you can take a boat ride and try the waters of Lake Titicaca with a swim that you will never forget.
17. Sondondo Valley
In valleys such as Sondondo, located in Ayacucho, you can see the famous Inca terraces, where they cultivated at different heights with great success. The landscape is spectacular, we recommend you spend several days exploring it thoroughly.
18. Gran Vilaya
This place, located very close to the famous citadel of Kuélap, has more than 5,000 buildings of the Chachapoya culture and are more than 700 years old.
19. Guañepe Island
It is in the department of La Libertad, they are still little known, so the experience is much more unique. Here you will find sea lions, hundreds of birds and, if you are lucky, even the occasional dolphin.
