Perú is perhaps best known for being the home of the mythical Inca stronghold of Machu Picchu- and rightly so- but this amazing country has much to offer in addition to being the capital of the Inca Empire. Stunning beaches, towering mountains, sprawling deserts, impassable jungles, quaint mountain towns, impressively modern cities, and some of the best food in all of South America- Perú has it all. Explore long forgotten ruins, blaze down single track in some of the highest mountains on earth, catch a wave along the Pacific coast, hike in the shadow of kings along the Inca Trail- just a few of the COUNTLESS adventures to be had in Perú. Take it from us- no trip through South America is complete without spending some time in Perú. One of BackpackU’s favorites...