Peru

Regions of Peru

Discover the cultural and geographical diversity of Peru through its 4 unique regions

4 regions

19 cities

35.5M inhabitants

11 UNESCO

Overall Statistics

Consolidated data across all regions

Average Tourism Index

Cities

35.5M

inhabitants

UNESCO

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Each region has its own personality, traditions and unique landscapes

PE-SIE

Sierra (Andean Highlands)

Capital: Cusco

350,000 km²

10.0M

Alpine

Attractions

Machu Picchu (UNESCO)Historic Centre of Cusco (UNESCO)Lake Titicaca+2

Cities (5)

Cusco, Arequipa, Puno +2 more

6 UNESCO sites

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PE-LMA

Lima Metropolitan Area

Capital: Lima

2,672 km²

10.0M

Arid

Attractions

Historic Centre of Lima (UNESCO)Larco MuseumBarranco's bohemian neighborhood+2

Cities (5)

Lima, Callao, Miraflores +2 more

1 UNESCO sites

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PE-COS

Costa (Coastal Region)

Capital: Trujillo

155,000 km²

12.0M

Arid

Attractions

Lines and Geoglyphs of Nazca and Palpa (UNESCO)Chan Chan Archaeological Zone (UNESCO)Huacachina Oasis+1

Cities (5)

Trujillo, Chiclayo, Ica +2 more

2 UNESCO sites

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PE-SEL

Selva (Amazon Rainforest)

Capital: Iquitos

780,000 km²

3.5M

Tropical

Attractions

Manu National Park (UNESCO)Tambopata National ReserveAmazon River cruises+1

Cities (4)

Iquitos, Pucallpa, Tarapoto +1 more

2 UNESCO sites

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