Lima ,Cusco and Ica ranked among the most visited Peru Tourist Spots in 2025, driven by strong visitor numbers at top attractions like the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu and the Ballestas Islands, according to the Mincetur.
Throughout 2025, Peru increased international arrivals by 4.1% compared to 2024, with strong tourist flow across its three natural regions. Demand was especially high in Lima, Cusco, Ica, Arequipa and Ucayali are home of the most visited tourist spots in Peru, as reported by the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism of Peru MINCETUR.
2025 Top 10 Most Visited Peru Tourist Attractions
Tourist Attraction | Region | Visitors count | Tourism Type |
| 1. Magic Water Circuit | Lima | 2,183,354 | Urban / Night Attraction |
| 2. Machu Picchu | Cusco | 1,448,305 | Cultural & heritage |
| 3. Saqsayhuaman | Cusco | 889,244 | Archaeological / Cultural |
| 4. Ollantaytambo Ruins | Cusco | 840,752 | Archaeological / Cultural |
| 5. Moray Terraces | Cusco | 729,447 | Archaeological / Cultural |
| 6. Ballestas Islands | Ica | 563,366 | Nature & Wildlife |
| 7. Pisac Ruins | Cusco | 529,825 | Archaeological / Cultural |
| 8. Qenqo | Cusco | 520,580 | Archaeological / Cultural |
| 9. Paracas Reserve | Ica | 473,656 | Nature & Wildlife |
| 10.Tambomachay | Cusco | 435,798 | Archaeological / Cultural |
Another notable Peru tourist attractions include: Pukapukara Archaeological Site in Cusco (430,947), Chancay Castle in Lima (370,419), Colca Valley (277,565) and Santa Catalina Monastery (252,902) in Arequipa, and the Natural Park Zoo of Pucallpa (249,128) in Ucayali.
Together, these places highlight Peru’s mix of natural landscapes, living culture, and archaeological heritage across the coast, Andes, and Amazon.
How can you visit the most visited places in Peru?
Many of the most visited Peru Tourist Spots are covered on standard day tours or included in Peru trip packages:
- Lima: The Magic Water Circuit fountain show and Chancay Castle are typically visited as day trips from Lima, often combined with a food experience or other easy city activities.
- Cusco: The half-day Cusco City Tour usually includes Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Pukapukara, and Tambomachay. Outside the city, the full-day Sacred Valley Tour covers Pisac, Ollantaytambo, and Chinchero, and may add Moray and Maras. Machu Picchu is included in most multi-day Peru itineraries, but it can also be visited on a one-day train trip or reached on an adventurous hike such as the Classic Inca Trail.
- Arequipa: Colca Valley/Colca Canyon is commonly visited on a full-day or 2-day trip, often including condor viewpoints and hot springs. Santa Catalina Monastery is typically part of the Arequipa city tour.
- Ica/Paracas: A few hours south of Lima, boat tours visit the Ballestas Islands for spotting sea lions, penguins and seabirds, often combined with the Paracas National Reserve and Huacachina Oasis.
- Ucayali: In Pucallpa, the Natural Park Zoo is a short visit that fits easily into a city stay.
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