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Peru: 20 Peak Adventures
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Admit it: You've been tempted by Peru more than once. In fact, it happens every time you see a picture of Machu Picchu at dawn, or a scarlet macaw skimming the Amazonian canopy. Well now's the time to get packing: Outside of the country's obvious draws, Peru serves up tons of places to play. Whether you're vying for a view on an Andean peak, taking a float down the river, or searching for archaeological secrets in the dense jungle, even one journey won't be enough to get your fill.

The map and listings below are your route to Peru's best adventures: Come explore.

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Classic Adventures
1. Explore Machu Picchu
2. Hike Cordillera Blanca
3. Trek through the Amazon
4. Run Cuzco Rapids
5. Hike Cordillera
Huayhuash
6. Trek Inca Pisac
7. Walk Colca Canyon
8. Hike the Cuzco Circuit
9. Walk Mount Ausangate
10. Float along the Amazon
Off the Beaten Path
11. Backpack and Climb Ishinca
12. Hit the Waters of the Apurimac
and Tambopata
13. Bike Cordillera Negra
14. Surf Puerto Chicama
15. Camp in Huascaran
16. Sand board Huacachina
17. Discover Sites of Chachapoyas
18. Dive Lake Titicaca
19. Visit a Medicine Man
20. Hike the Lost City of Vilcabamba

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