Machu Picchu is an Incan citadel set high in the Andes Mountains in Peru, above the Urubamba River valley. Built in the 15th century and later abandoned, it’s renowned for its sophisticated dry-stone walls that fuse huge blocks without the use of mortar, intriguing buildings that play on astronomical alignments and panoramic views. Its exact former use remains a mystery.

Lima Region (Departamento de Lima) is an area surrounding Peru's capital. Stretching from Pacific Ocean beaches in the west to Andean highlands in the east, the region is known for wilderness preserves such as the Reserva Paisajistica Nor Yauyos-Cochas, which is distinguished by huge sandstone canyons and turquoise lakes. The region is also known for its locally produced wines and piscos (Peruvian brandy).

Cusco, a city in the Peruvian Andes, was once capital of the Inca Empire, and is now known for its archaeological remains and Spanish colonial architecture. Plaza de Armas is the central square in the old city, with arcades, carved wooden balconies and Incan wall ruins. The baroque Santo Domingo Convent was built on top of the Incan Temple of the Sun (Qoricancha), and has archaeological remains of Inca stonework.