Lima Travel Planner & Peru Guide for Visiting Machu Picchu

Whether you’re preparing for a vacation to Peru, planning how to get from Lima to Cusco, or mapping out your path to Machu Picchu, this guide offers a grounded way to organize your trip and stay inspired. Designed for thoughtful travelers who want more than just a checklist, it helps you plan intentionally, travel well, and remember it all.

Travwell’s Lima travel guide showcases:

• Cost of living comparisons with Mexico, Chile, and Puerto Rico
• Which neighborhoods in Lima, Peru are best for visitors
• A restaurant hidden inside ancient pyramid ruins
• Why Lima is a UNESCO City of Gastronomy
• A traditional medicinal tea used for altitude and energy (that’s illegal in most countries)
• Pisco sour cocktail tasting tips
• Rainbow-striped mountains and day trips to explore outside the city
• A starting point for your full Peru trip itinerary — including Cusco, the Sacred Valley, and Machu Picchu

Whether you're asking "is Peru safe to travel?" or planning the best way to reach one of the 7 Wonders of the World, this guide has the framework you need to confidently map out your time in South America.

Why Travel to Peru?

From the coastal cliffs of Lima to the Andean heights of Cusco and the Inca Trail, Peru is a place where nature, food, and ancient civilizations converge. Whether you're exploring things to do in Lima, heading to Machu Picchu, Peru, or relaxing in the Sacred Valley, this country offers adventure, culture, and connection.

Use this vacation planner to capture it all: your ideas, reflections, itinerary, and trip memories; while staying grounded during your journey.