Stretching from the sunny regions of Piura to the arid elegance of Tacna, passing through Lima, the beating heart of the country, the Peruvian coast offers a fascinating duality: the vast desert meeting the turquoise waters of the Pacific.
Nature
Legendary beaches (Máncora, Paracas)
Ballestas Islands ("Little Galápagos")
Nazca Lines (UNESCO)
Culture
Lima: gastronomic capital
Huaca de la Luna pyramids
Vineyards and oases of Ica
Climate
Desert (18°C–30°C)
Fog (garúa) May-Nov
Sunny summer Dec-Mar
"With its desert expanses, major archaeological sites and varied coastline, the Peruvian coast presents an essential facet of the country's natural and cultural heritage."
Peru's Gastronomic Capital
Vibrant colonial metropolis and UNESCO World Heritage Site, Lima combines history, culture and world-renowned cuisine.
Cultural Capital of the North Coast
Colonial city surrounded by major archaeological sites of the Moche and Chimú cultures.
Gateway to the Ballestas Islands
Nature reserve where the desert meets the ocean, home to exceptional marine wildlife.
Mysterious desert geoglyphs
Town surrounded by the famous enigmatic lines drawn in the desert, classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Oases and vineyards among the dunes
Capital of Peruvian wine and pisco, surrounded by spectacular desert landscapes and surreal oases.
Capital of friendship and archaeology
Gateway to the archaeological treasures of the Moche and Lambayeque civilizations.
Hidden archaeological gem
Gateway to the Sechín culture archaeological complexes, among the oldest in Peru.
Birthplace of the "caballitos de totora"
Fishing village famous for its traditional reed boats, listed as cultural heritage.
The city of eternal sunshine
Colonial city with year-round sunshine, gateway to northern Peru's best beaches.
Northern gateway and mangroves
Border region where dry tropical forest meets the ocean, famous for its unique ecosystems.