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Peru coastal food and the Andes

Short middle stop and a slower finish

Submitted by Blue Ridge Notes
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Route and nights

  1. Lima5 nights
  2. Arequipa2 nights
  3. Cusco6 nights

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

Tradeoff: Two nights in the middle means one main visit. Keep a substantial final base for the last stretch.

Compare: Flights or overland sections to compare

Trip stats

Trip days
14
Nights
13
Home Bases
3
Scheduled entries
88

Days by place

Cusco
6
Lima
5
Arequipa
2
Pisac
1

Hotels and other stays

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

Schedule by type

Activity
36
Meal
36
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 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 3 Lima
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near Parque Kennedy Miraflores, Lima
  2. to · Activity Walk an open part of the Miraflores malecón Malecón de Miraflores, Lima

    Choose a short cliff-top route, use public paths, and check weather and access.

  3. to · Activity See the ocean overlook near Parque del Amor Parque del Amor, Miraflores
  4. to · Meal Lunch near the coast Miraflores, Lima
  5. to · Activity Choose a second park section or an indoor stop Miraflores, Lima

    Use an indoor option if sea mist or weather limits views.

  6. to · Activity Return toward Parque Kennedy for a break Parque Kennedy, Miraflores
  7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Miraflores, Lima
Centro by Casa Andina MirafloresLima
Day 4 Lima
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near Parque Kennedy Miraflores, Lima
  2. to · Activity Visit a Surquillo produce market Mercado N.º 1 de Surquillo, Lima

    Check trading hours and stay with the public aisles.

  3. to · Activity Walk back toward Miraflores and choose a lunch stop Miraflores, Lima
  4. to · Meal Have a seafood lunch Miraflores, Lima

    Choose a confirmed lunch restaurant and check whether a reservation is needed.

  5. to · Activity Walk Parque Kennedy and nearby public blocks Parque Kennedy, Miraflores
  6. to · Activity Take a coffee break or short coastal overlook walk Miraflores, Lima
  7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Miraflores, Lima
Centro by Casa Andina MirafloresLima
Day 5 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 6 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 7 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 8 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 9 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 10 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 11 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 12 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 13 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 14 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 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
  3. Day 3

    Lima

    America/Lima Open map for Lima
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near Parque Kennedy Miraflores, Lima
    2. to · Activity Walk an open part of the Miraflores malecón Malecón de Miraflores, Lima

      Choose a short cliff-top route, use public paths, and check weather and access.

    3. to · Activity See the ocean overlook near Parque del Amor Parque del Amor, Miraflores
    4. to · Meal Lunch near the coast Miraflores, Lima
    5. to · Activity Choose a second park section or an indoor stop Miraflores, Lima

      Use an indoor option if sea mist or weather limits views.

    6. to · Activity Return toward Parque Kennedy for a break Parque Kennedy, Miraflores
    7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Miraflores, Lima
    Centro by Casa Andina MirafloresLima
  4. Day 4

    Lima

    America/Lima Open map for Lima
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near Parque Kennedy Miraflores, Lima
    2. to · Activity Visit a Surquillo produce market Mercado N.º 1 de Surquillo, Lima

      Check trading hours and stay with the public aisles.

    3. to · Activity Walk back toward Miraflores and choose a lunch stop Miraflores, Lima
    4. to · Meal Have a seafood lunch Miraflores, Lima

      Choose a confirmed lunch restaurant and check whether a reservation is needed.

    5. to · Activity Walk Parque Kennedy and nearby public blocks Parque Kennedy, Miraflores
    6. to · Activity Take a coffee break or short coastal overlook walk Miraflores, Lima
    7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Miraflores, Lima
    Centro by Casa Andina MirafloresLima
  5. Day 5

    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
  6. Day 6

    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
  7. Day 7

    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
  8. Day 8

    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
  9. Day 9

    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
  10. Day 10

    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
  11. Day 11

    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
  12. Day 12

    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
  13. Day 13

    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
  14. Day 14

    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.