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Peru coastal food and the Andes

More time in the middle and at the far end

Submitted by The Local Stop
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Route and nights

  1. Lima3 nights
  2. Arequipa6 nights
  3. Cusco5 nights

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

Tradeoff: The middle base gets time of its own. Book the last gateway separately and compare the total transport cost.

Compare: Flights or overland sections to compare

Trip stats

Trip days
15
Nights
14
Home Bases
3
Scheduled entries
94

Days by place

Arequipa
6
Cusco
5
Lima
3
Pisac
1

Hotels and other stays

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

Schedule by type

Activity
39
Meal
39
Ground transport
10
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 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 3 Lima
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Miraflores, Lima
  2. to · Ground transport Travel to Lima's historic center Plaza Mayor de Lima

    Allow for traffic and check access around civic buildings.

  3. to · Activity Visit an open courtyard at Casa de Aliaga or another public site Centro Histórico, Lima

    Confirm reservations and public access for the site you choose.

  4. to · Meal Lunch near Plaza Mayor Centro Histórico, Lima
  5. to · Ground transport Travel toward Barranco or Miraflores Lima, Peru
  6. to · Activity Choose an open design shop or gallery near the return route Barranco, Lima

    Check current hours and substitute a Miraflores stop when traffic is heavy.

  7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Miraflores, Lima
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 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 6 Arequipa
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Centro Histórico, Arequipa
  2. to · Activity See the public exterior of Iglesia de la Compañía Iglesia de la Compañía, Arequipa
  3. to · Activity Visit a confirmed open church, cloister, or religious collection Claustros de la Compañía, Arequipa

    Check service times, admission, and photography rules.

  4. to · Meal Lunch near Plaza de Armas Plaza de Armas, Arequipa
  5. to · Activity Walk the public religious facades toward San Francisco Plaza San Francisco, Arequipa
  6. to · Activity Choose one shaded courtyard or café if open Centro Histórico, Arequipa
  7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Centro Histórico, Arequipa
Casa Andina Select Arequipa PlazaArequipa
Day 7 Arequipa
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near the plaza Plaza de Armas, Arequipa
  2. to · Activity See the cathedral and white-stone arcades Plaza de Armas, Arequipa
  3. to · Activity Visit the Monasterio de Santa Catalina if open Monasterio de Santa Catalina, Arequipa

    Check opening hours and choose a short route at altitude.

  4. to · Meal Lunch near the monastery Centro Histórico, Arequipa
  5. to · Activity Compare the facades around Calle Santa Catalina Calle Santa Catalina, Arequipa
  6. to · Activity Take a shaded café break or return to the plaza Plaza de Armas, Arequipa
  7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Centro Histórico, Arequipa
Casa Andina Select Arequipa PlazaArequipa
Day 8 Arequipa
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Centro Histórico, Arequipa
  2. to · Activity Walk to Mercado San Camilo Mercado San Camilo, Arequipa
  3. to · Activity Browse open produce and meal stalls Mercado San Camilo, Arequipa

    Check vendor hours and allow a shorter walk if the altitude is tiring.

  4. to · Meal Have lunch at a confirmed picantería Arequipa, Peru

    Check its location and meal hours before planning the next stop.

  5. to · Activity Explore a short public route near the lunch area Arequipa, Peru
  6. to · Activity Return to the historic center for a break Centro Histórico, Arequipa
  7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Plaza de Armas, Arequipa
Casa Andina Select Arequipa PlazaArequipa
Day 9 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 10 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 11 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 12 Pisac
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Centro Histórico, Cusco
  2. to · Ground transport Travel to Pisac with a confirmed driver or service Pisac, Sacred Valley

    Check current access, road timing, and the return route.

  3. to · Activity Visit an open part of the Pisac archaeological area Parque Arqueológico de Pisac

    Choose a short route and allow for altitude, steep steps, and weather. Confirm admission and opening.

  4. to · Meal Lunch in Pisac town Pisac, Sacred Valley
  5. to · Activity Browse the open market or walk the town square Plaza de Armas de Pisac

    Check trading hours and avoid adding a second archaeological site.

  6. to · Ground transport Return to Cusco Centro Histórico, Cusco
  7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Centro Histórico, Cusco
Casa Andina Standard Cusco PlazaCusco
Day 13 Cusco
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Centro Histórico, Cusco
  2. to · Activity Walk an easy public route toward San Pedro San Pedro, Cusco

    Allow a slow pace at altitude and choose a short route.

  3. to · Activity Browse open food and produce aisles at San Pedro Market Mercado Central de San Pedro, Cusco

    Check stall hours and ask before photographing.

  4. to · Meal Choose a market or neighborhood lunch San Pedro, Cusco
  5. to · Activity Walk back toward the plaza or take a hotel rest Plaza de Armas, Cusco
  6. to · Activity Choose a short café break or an open museum near the hotel Centro Histórico, Cusco
  7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Centro Histórico, Cusco
Casa Andina Standard Cusco PlazaCusco
Day 14 Cusco
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Centro Histórico, Cusco
  2. to · Activity Walk to the Avenida El Sol textile area Avenida El Sol, Cusco

    Use an easy pace at altitude.

  3. to · Activity Visit the Centro de Textiles Tradicionales del Cusco if open Centro de Textiles Tradicionales del Cusco

    Check public hours and whether a demonstration is available.

  4. to · Meal Lunch near Avenida El Sol Avenida El Sol, Cusco
  5. to · Activity Choose a confirmed public workshop or gallery Centro Histórico, Cusco

    Ask about demonstrations and photography.

  6. to · Activity Take a seated break or return to the plaza Plaza de Armas, Cusco
  7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Centro Histórico, Cusco
Casa Andina Standard Cusco PlazaCusco
Day 15 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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Suggested schedule · All times are local. Check hours and availability for your dates.

  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 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
  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 Lima's historic center Plaza Mayor de Lima

      Allow for traffic and check access around civic buildings.

    3. to · Activity Visit an open courtyard at Casa de Aliaga or another public site Centro Histórico, Lima

      Confirm reservations and public access for the site you choose.

    4. to · Meal Lunch near Plaza Mayor Centro Histórico, Lima
    5. to · Ground transport Travel toward Barranco or Miraflores Lima, Peru
    6. to · Activity Choose an open design shop or gallery near the return route Barranco, Lima

      Check current hours and substitute a Miraflores stop when traffic is heavy.

    7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Miraflores, Lima
    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 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
  6. Day 6

    Arequipa

    America/Lima Open map for Arequipa
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Centro Histórico, Arequipa
    2. to · Activity See the public exterior of Iglesia de la Compañía Iglesia de la Compañía, Arequipa
    3. to · Activity Visit a confirmed open church, cloister, or religious collection Claustros de la Compañía, Arequipa

      Check service times, admission, and photography rules.

    4. to · Meal Lunch near Plaza de Armas Plaza de Armas, Arequipa
    5. to · Activity Walk the public religious facades toward San Francisco Plaza San Francisco, Arequipa
    6. to · Activity Choose one shaded courtyard or café if open Centro Histórico, Arequipa
    7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Centro Histórico, Arequipa
    Casa Andina Select Arequipa PlazaArequipa
  7. Day 7

    Arequipa

    America/Lima Open map for Arequipa
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the plaza Plaza de Armas, Arequipa
    2. to · Activity See the cathedral and white-stone arcades Plaza de Armas, Arequipa
    3. to · Activity Visit the Monasterio de Santa Catalina if open Monasterio de Santa Catalina, Arequipa

      Check opening hours and choose a short route at altitude.

    4. to · Meal Lunch near the monastery Centro Histórico, Arequipa
    5. to · Activity Compare the facades around Calle Santa Catalina Calle Santa Catalina, Arequipa
    6. to · Activity Take a shaded café break or return to the plaza Plaza de Armas, Arequipa
    7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Centro Histórico, Arequipa
    Casa Andina Select Arequipa PlazaArequipa
  8. Day 8

    Arequipa

    America/Lima Open map for Arequipa
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Centro Histórico, Arequipa
    2. to · Activity Walk to Mercado San Camilo Mercado San Camilo, Arequipa
    3. to · Activity Browse open produce and meal stalls Mercado San Camilo, Arequipa

      Check vendor hours and allow a shorter walk if the altitude is tiring.

    4. to · Meal Have lunch at a confirmed picantería Arequipa, Peru

      Check its location and meal hours before planning the next stop.

    5. to · Activity Explore a short public route near the lunch area Arequipa, Peru
    6. to · Activity Return to the historic center for a break Centro Histórico, Arequipa
    7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Plaza de Armas, Arequipa
    Casa Andina Select Arequipa PlazaArequipa
  9. Day 9

    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
  10. Day 10

    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
  11. Day 11

    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
  12. Day 12

    Pisac

    America/Lima Open map for Pisac
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Centro Histórico, Cusco
    2. to · Ground transport Travel to Pisac with a confirmed driver or service Pisac, Sacred Valley

      Check current access, road timing, and the return route.

    3. to · Activity Visit an open part of the Pisac archaeological area Parque Arqueológico de Pisac

      Choose a short route and allow for altitude, steep steps, and weather. Confirm admission and opening.

    4. to · Meal Lunch in Pisac town Pisac, Sacred Valley
    5. to · Activity Browse the open market or walk the town square Plaza de Armas de Pisac

      Check trading hours and avoid adding a second archaeological site.

    6. to · Ground transport Return to Cusco Centro Histórico, Cusco
    7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Centro Histórico, Cusco
    Casa Andina Standard Cusco PlazaCusco
  13. Day 13

    Cusco

    America/Lima Open map for Cusco
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Centro Histórico, Cusco
    2. to · Activity Walk an easy public route toward San Pedro San Pedro, Cusco

      Allow a slow pace at altitude and choose a short route.

    3. to · Activity Browse open food and produce aisles at San Pedro Market Mercado Central de San Pedro, Cusco

      Check stall hours and ask before photographing.

    4. to · Meal Choose a market or neighborhood lunch San Pedro, Cusco
    5. to · Activity Walk back toward the plaza or take a hotel rest Plaza de Armas, Cusco
    6. to · Activity Choose a short café break or an open museum near the hotel Centro Histórico, Cusco
    7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Centro Histórico, Cusco
    Casa Andina Standard Cusco PlazaCusco
  14. Day 14

    Cusco

    America/Lima Open map for Cusco
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Centro Histórico, Cusco
    2. to · Activity Walk to the Avenida El Sol textile area Avenida El Sol, Cusco

      Use an easy pace at altitude.

    3. to · Activity Visit the Centro de Textiles Tradicionales del Cusco if open Centro de Textiles Tradicionales del Cusco

      Check public hours and whether a demonstration is available.

    4. to · Meal Lunch near Avenida El Sol Avenida El Sol, Cusco
    5. to · Activity Choose a confirmed public workshop or gallery Centro Histórico, Cusco

      Ask about demonstrations and photography.

    6. to · Activity Take a seated break or return to the plaza Plaza de Armas, Cusco
    7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Centro Histórico, Cusco
    Casa Andina Standard Cusco PlazaCusco
  15. Day 15

    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.