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Peru coastal food and the Andes

Three bases with a stop in the middle

Submitted by Old Port Walks
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Route and nights

  1. Lima3 nights
  2. Arequipa3 nights
  3. Cusco4 nights

Trip format: Open jaw · One hotel or guesthouse per overnight base

Tradeoff: A middle stop adds a different experience and a hotel change. Keep both move days light.

Compare: Flights or overland sections to compare

Trip stats

Trip days
11
Nights
10
Home Bases
3
Scheduled entries
67

Days by place

Cusco
5
Lima
3
Arequipa
3

Hotels and other stays

Casa Andina Standard Cusco Plaza
4 nights
Centro by Casa Andina Miraflores · Lima
3 nights
Casa Andina Select Arequipa Plaza
3 nights

Schedule by type

Meal
27
Activity
25
Ground transport
9
Lodging
6

Day-by-day agenda

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Day 1 Lima
  1. to · Lodging Check in and drop your bags Centro by Casa Andina Miraflores
  2. to · Activity Take a short orientation walk near the hotel Parque Kennedy, Lima

    Skip this block if you arrive later.

  3. to · Meal Have dinner near the hotel Miraflores, Lima
Centro by Casa Andina MirafloresLima
Day 2 Lima
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Miraflores, Lima
  2. to · Ground transport Travel to Lima's historic center Plaza Mayor de Lima

    Plan for cross-city traffic and use a realistic road estimate.

  3. to · Activity Walk Plaza Mayor and see the public civic facades Plaza Mayor de Lima

    Use exteriors as the default and check individual ticketed interiors.

  4. to · Meal Lunch near the historic center Centro Histórico, Lima
  5. to · Ground transport Travel to Museo Larco Museo Larco, Pueblo Libre, Lima
  6. to · Activity Choose pre-Columbian collections at Museo Larco Museo Larco, Lima

    Check opening hours and which galleries are accessible.

  7. to · Ground transport Return to Miraflores Miraflores, Lima
  8. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Miraflores, Lima
Centro by Casa Andina MirafloresLima
Day 3 Lima
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Miraflores, Lima
  2. to · Ground transport Travel to Barranco Barranco, Lima
  3. to · Activity Choose an open gallery or museum Barranco, Lima

    Check current exhibitions and opening days at spaces such as MAC Lima.

  4. to · Meal Lunch in Barranco Barranco, Lima
  5. to · Activity Walk the main square and nearby public art streets Parque Municipal de Barranco, Lima
  6. to · Activity See the Puente de los Suspiros area or take a café break Puente de los Suspiros, Barranco

    Use the upper public streets if steps or slope are unsuitable.

  7. to · Meal Dinner in Barranco or near the hotel Lima, Peru
Centro by Casa Andina MirafloresLima
Day 4 Arequipa
  1. to · Meal Have breakfast before checking out Miraflores, Lima
  2. to · Lodging Check out and allow time to reach your departure point Centro by Casa Andina Miraflores
  3. to · Ground transport Travel from Lima to Arequipa Lima

    Choose a route that fits the day and confirm the arrival connection. A slower overland option may require an overnight change. Use the departure and arrival times from your booking.

  4. to · Lodging Check in after reaching the new base Casa Andina Select Arequipa Plaza

    Keep dinner flexible if the transfer runs late.

  5. to · Meal Have dinner near your new hotel if time allows Plaza de Armas, Arequipa
Casa Andina Select Arequipa PlazaArequipa
Day 5 Arequipa
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near the plaza Plaza de Armas, Arequipa
  2. to · Activity Walk the arcades and public blocks around the plaza Plaza de Armas, Arequipa
  3. to · Activity Visit Museo Santuarios Andinos if open Museo Santuarios Andinos, Arequipa

    Check exhibition content and availability rather than assuming a specific object is on view.

  4. to · Meal Lunch near the historic center Centro Histórico, Arequipa
  5. to · Activity Explore open streets around San Francisco square Plaza San Francisco, Arequipa
  6. to · Activity Take a short café break near the hotel Plaza de Armas, Arequipa
  7. to · Meal Dinner downtown Centro Histórico, Arequipa
Casa Andina Select Arequipa PlazaArequipa
Day 6 Arequipa
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Centro Histórico, Arequipa
  2. to · Ground transport Travel to Mirador de Yanahuara Mirador de Yanahuara, Arequipa

    Use a road or shorter walking route based on altitude and heat.

  3. to · Activity See the viewpoint and public square if visibility is good Mirador de Yanahuara, Arequipa

    Choose a shaded or indoor city visit when weather blocks views.

  4. to · Meal Lunch in Yanahuara or near the historic center Arequipa, Peru
  5. to · Activity Walk a short shaded route in the center Centro Histórico, Arequipa
  6. to · Ground transport Return to the hotel for a break Plaza de Armas, Arequipa
  7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Centro Histórico, Arequipa
Casa Andina Select Arequipa PlazaArequipa
Day 7 Cusco
  1. to · Meal Have breakfast before checking out Plaza de Armas, Arequipa
  2. to · Lodging Check out and allow time to reach your departure point Casa Andina Select Arequipa Plaza
  3. to · Ground transport Travel from Arequipa to Cusco Arequipa

    Check the route and confirmed travel duration. If your transport reaches Cusco the next day, move the hotel and first-day activities. Use the departure and arrival times from your booking.

  4. to · Lodging Check in after reaching the new base Casa Andina Standard Cusco Plaza

    Keep dinner flexible if the transfer runs late.

  5. to · Meal Have dinner near your new hotel if time allows Plaza de Armas, Cusco
Casa Andina Standard Cusco PlazaCusco
Day 8 Cusco
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Centro Histórico, Cusco
  2. to · Activity Walk Avenida El Sol toward Coricancha Avenida El Sol, Cusco
  3. to · Activity Visit Coricancha and the Santo Domingo complex if open Qorikancha, Cusco

    Check hours, admission, and access rules.

  4. to · Meal Lunch near Avenida El Sol Avenida El Sol, Cusco
  5. to · Activity Walk the public exteriors around the cathedral and plaza Plaza de Armas, Cusco
  6. to · Activity Choose a short café stop or hotel break Centro Histórico, Cusco
  7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Centro Histórico, Cusco
Casa Andina Standard Cusco PlazaCusco
Day 9 Cusco
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Centro Histórico, Cusco
  2. to · Activity Walk the public blocks around Plaza de las Nazarenas Plaza de las Nazarenas, Cusco
  3. to · Activity Visit an open collection at Museo de Arte Precolombino Museo de Arte Precolombino, Cusco

    Verify opening hours and pick a few regional themes.

  4. to · Meal Lunch near the historic center Centro Histórico, Cusco
  5. to · Activity Choose a small public gallery or an exterior walk Centro Histórico, Cusco
  6. to · Activity Take a break near the plaza Plaza de Armas, Cusco
  7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Centro Histórico, Cusco
Casa Andina Standard Cusco PlazaCusco
Day 10 Cusco
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Centro Histórico, Cusco
  2. to · Activity Walk a short loop near Plaza de Armas Plaza de Armas, Cusco
  3. to · Activity See the stonework along Hatunrumiyoc Hatunrumiyoc, Cusco

    Use an easy pace and give narrow public sidewalks room.

  4. to · Meal Lunch near the plaza Plaza de Armas, Cusco
  5. to · Activity Choose a short walk toward San Blas or stay on flatter central streets San Blas, Cusco

    Skip uphill blocks while adjusting to altitude.

  6. to · Activity Return for a seated break Centro Histórico, Cusco
  7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Centro Histórico, Cusco
Casa Andina Standard Cusco PlazaCusco
Day 11 Cusco
  1. to · Meal Have breakfast near the hotel Plaza de Armas, Cusco
  2. to · Activity Take an optional last walk Plaza de Armas, Cusco

    Skip the walk if you have an early departure.

  3. to · Lodging Check out and collect luggage Casa Andina Standard Cusco Plaza
  4. to · Ground transport Allow time for onward travel Plaza de Armas, Cusco

    Use the confirmed departure and pickup times from your booking.

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  1. Day 1

    Lima

    America/Lima Open map for Lima
    1. to · Lodging Check in and drop your bags Centro by Casa Andina Miraflores
    2. to · Activity Take a short orientation walk near the hotel Parque Kennedy, Lima

      Skip this block if you arrive later.

    3. to · Meal Have dinner near the hotel Miraflores, Lima
    Centro by Casa Andina MirafloresLima
  2. Day 2

    Lima

    America/Lima Open map for Lima
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Miraflores, Lima
    2. to · Ground transport Travel to Lima's historic center Plaza Mayor de Lima

      Plan for cross-city traffic and use a realistic road estimate.

    3. to · Activity Walk Plaza Mayor and see the public civic facades Plaza Mayor de Lima

      Use exteriors as the default and check individual ticketed interiors.

    4. to · Meal Lunch near the historic center Centro Histórico, Lima
    5. to · Ground transport Travel to Museo Larco Museo Larco, Pueblo Libre, Lima
    6. to · Activity Choose pre-Columbian collections at Museo Larco Museo Larco, Lima

      Check opening hours and which galleries are accessible.

    7. to · Ground transport Return to Miraflores Miraflores, Lima
    8. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Miraflores, Lima
    Centro by Casa Andina MirafloresLima
  3. Day 3

    Lima

    America/Lima Open map for Lima
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Miraflores, Lima
    2. to · Ground transport Travel to Barranco Barranco, Lima
    3. to · Activity Choose an open gallery or museum Barranco, Lima

      Check current exhibitions and opening days at spaces such as MAC Lima.

    4. to · Meal Lunch in Barranco Barranco, Lima
    5. to · Activity Walk the main square and nearby public art streets Parque Municipal de Barranco, Lima
    6. to · Activity See the Puente de los Suspiros area or take a café break Puente de los Suspiros, Barranco

      Use the upper public streets if steps or slope are unsuitable.

    7. to · Meal Dinner in Barranco or near the hotel Lima, Peru
    Centro by Casa Andina MirafloresLima
  4. Day 4

    Arequipa

    America/Lima
    1. to · Meal Have breakfast before checking out Miraflores, Lima
    2. to · Lodging Check out and allow time to reach your departure point Centro by Casa Andina Miraflores
    3. to · Ground transport Travel from Lima to Arequipa Lima

      Choose a route that fits the day and confirm the arrival connection. A slower overland option may require an overnight change. Use the departure and arrival times from your booking.

    4. to · Lodging Check in after reaching the new base Casa Andina Select Arequipa Plaza

      Keep dinner flexible if the transfer runs late.

    5. to · Meal Have dinner near your new hotel if time allows Plaza de Armas, Arequipa
    Casa Andina Select Arequipa PlazaArequipa
  5. Day 5

    Arequipa

    America/Lima Open map for Arequipa
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the plaza Plaza de Armas, Arequipa
    2. to · Activity Walk the arcades and public blocks around the plaza Plaza de Armas, Arequipa
    3. to · Activity Visit Museo Santuarios Andinos if open Museo Santuarios Andinos, Arequipa

      Check exhibition content and availability rather than assuming a specific object is on view.

    4. to · Meal Lunch near the historic center Centro Histórico, Arequipa
    5. to · Activity Explore open streets around San Francisco square Plaza San Francisco, Arequipa
    6. to · Activity Take a short café break near the hotel Plaza de Armas, Arequipa
    7. to · Meal Dinner downtown Centro Histórico, Arequipa
    Casa Andina Select Arequipa PlazaArequipa
  6. Day 6

    Arequipa

    America/Lima Open map for Arequipa
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Centro Histórico, Arequipa
    2. to · Ground transport Travel to Mirador de Yanahuara Mirador de Yanahuara, Arequipa

      Use a road or shorter walking route based on altitude and heat.

    3. to · Activity See the viewpoint and public square if visibility is good Mirador de Yanahuara, Arequipa

      Choose a shaded or indoor city visit when weather blocks views.

    4. to · Meal Lunch in Yanahuara or near the historic center Arequipa, Peru
    5. to · Activity Walk a short shaded route in the center Centro Histórico, Arequipa
    6. to · Ground transport Return to the hotel for a break Plaza de Armas, Arequipa
    7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Centro Histórico, Arequipa
    Casa Andina Select Arequipa PlazaArequipa
  7. Day 7

    Cusco

    America/Lima
    1. to · Meal Have breakfast before checking out Plaza de Armas, Arequipa
    2. to · Lodging Check out and allow time to reach your departure point Casa Andina Select Arequipa Plaza
    3. to · Ground transport Travel from Arequipa to Cusco Arequipa

      Check the route and confirmed travel duration. If your transport reaches Cusco the next day, move the hotel and first-day activities. Use the departure and arrival times from your booking.

    4. to · Lodging Check in after reaching the new base Casa Andina Standard Cusco Plaza

      Keep dinner flexible if the transfer runs late.

    5. to · Meal Have dinner near your new hotel if time allows Plaza de Armas, Cusco
    Casa Andina Standard Cusco PlazaCusco
  8. Day 8

    Cusco

    America/Lima Open map for Cusco
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Centro Histórico, Cusco
    2. to · Activity Walk Avenida El Sol toward Coricancha Avenida El Sol, Cusco
    3. to · Activity Visit Coricancha and the Santo Domingo complex if open Qorikancha, Cusco

      Check hours, admission, and access rules.

    4. to · Meal Lunch near Avenida El Sol Avenida El Sol, Cusco
    5. to · Activity Walk the public exteriors around the cathedral and plaza Plaza de Armas, Cusco
    6. to · Activity Choose a short café stop or hotel break Centro Histórico, Cusco
    7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Centro Histórico, Cusco
    Casa Andina Standard Cusco PlazaCusco
  9. Day 9

    Cusco

    America/Lima Open map for Cusco
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Centro Histórico, Cusco
    2. to · Activity Walk the public blocks around Plaza de las Nazarenas Plaza de las Nazarenas, Cusco
    3. to · Activity Visit an open collection at Museo de Arte Precolombino Museo de Arte Precolombino, Cusco

      Verify opening hours and pick a few regional themes.

    4. to · Meal Lunch near the historic center Centro Histórico, Cusco
    5. to · Activity Choose a small public gallery or an exterior walk Centro Histórico, Cusco
    6. to · Activity Take a break near the plaza Plaza de Armas, Cusco
    7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Centro Histórico, Cusco
    Casa Andina Standard Cusco PlazaCusco
  10. Day 10

    Cusco

    America/Lima Open map for Cusco
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Centro Histórico, Cusco
    2. to · Activity Walk a short loop near Plaza de Armas Plaza de Armas, Cusco
    3. to · Activity See the stonework along Hatunrumiyoc Hatunrumiyoc, Cusco

      Use an easy pace and give narrow public sidewalks room.

    4. to · Meal Lunch near the plaza Plaza de Armas, Cusco
    5. to · Activity Choose a short walk toward San Blas or stay on flatter central streets San Blas, Cusco

      Skip uphill blocks while adjusting to altitude.

    6. to · Activity Return for a seated break Centro Histórico, Cusco
    7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Centro Histórico, Cusco
    Casa Andina Standard Cusco PlazaCusco
  11. Day 11

    Cusco

    America/Lima Open map for Cusco
    1. to · Meal Have breakfast near the hotel Plaza de Armas, Cusco
    2. to · Activity Take an optional last walk Plaza de Armas, Cusco

      Skip the walk if you have an early departure.

    3. to · Lodging Check out and collect luggage Casa Andina Standard Cusco Plaza
    4. to · Ground transport Allow time for onward travel Plaza de Armas, Cusco

      Use the confirmed departure and pickup times from your booking.