Best Activities & Sports in Peru

Local Recommendations from our My Guide Peru team

In terms of wildlife and natural beauty, few countries can compete with Peru, making it an excellent destination for ecotourism, hiking/trekking, walking, river rafting, paragliding, sport fishing, rock climbing, sandboarding, and much more.

Peru has large areas of wild and agricultural nature, including the world's tallest desert ranges, the Amazon Rainforest, and the vast Pacific coast. Our Local Experts Team has selected these Activities and Sports for you to check out.

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Country Club de Villa

Country Club de Villa

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In the 50's the city of Lima was going through a stage of rapid urban development, growth that progressively generated the need for new urban services, especially in the recreation area. At that time it existed to the south of Lima, very close to Chorrillos, an area still undeveloped constituted by the lands between the road to the south and the sea.

Diving

Diving

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The richness and diversity of the Peruvian sea is world renown. It has one of the most abundant oceans on the planet. You can discover this hidden underwater treasure by scuba diving, a very simple, safe and extremely fun activity. Previous experience is not necessary; you just need to know how to swim. Anyone can scuba dive, from 10-year-old children to people in their 70s.

Mammal Watching

Mammal Watching

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Peru is one of the world's 10 megadiverse countries, containing 84 of the 114 life zones, 8 bio-geographical provinces and three large basins. The natural regions of the coast, mountains and jungle are inhabited by countless species that can be appreciated in their natural habitat, making them eco-tourism attractions.

Rafting - Tambopata River

Rafting - Tambopata River

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This is the most spectacular route in Peru. It begins in Putina Punku (900 masl), Puno, and descends through tropical forests until it reaches the Madre de Dios Amazonian plains (200 masl), before flowing through the Bahuaja Sonene National Park and the Tambopata National Reserve

Inti Raymi

Inti Raymi

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Inti Raymi, which when translated from Quechua means "Fiesta del Sol" (Sun Festival) is one of the most important festivals of the imperial city of Cusco. This marvelous spectacle which takes place on the Sacsayhuaman esplanade is celebrated every June 24th and is meant to pay homage to the Sun god, a supreme symbol of worship in Inca culture.

Taraco Heights and Tinajani Canyon Route

Taraco Heights and Tinajani Canyon Route

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This journey up to 3,835 m.a.s.l. use the ancient rural paths of Huancane and passes by the tombs of Sillustani and the shores of Lake Umallo before arriving at the fascinating Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world (3,810 masl).

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Amazon: Kuelap and Gocta

Amazon: Kuelap and Gocta

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In this region you can enjoy cycling through green mountains and incredible scenery, like the Uctubamba valley, the Gocta waterfall, one of the tallest in the world, and the pre-Incan fortress of Kuélap.

Hang-gliding and paragliding -Urubamba Valley

Hang-gliding and paragliding -Urubamba Valley

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"Urubamba Valley, the Sacred Valley of the Incas, possesses a range of options in terms of adrenaline-charged tourism. Hang-gliding and paragliding together with highly qualified instructors is a hugely enjoyable activity.

Wondrous Peru - Sun and sand

Wondrous Peru - Sun and sand

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Peru's sea is diverse, just as its geography. Along its 3,000 kilometers of coastline, you can swim in waters as still as a glass of wine or surf waves that are so big that it holds some of the world's best surfing competitions.

Bungee Jumping

Bungee Jumping

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Bungee jumping is one of the most extreme adventure sports due to its level of risk. Total adrenaline In Cuzco, barely minutes from the city center, in Poroy, on the road to Urubamba, a special 122-meter tower has been built, with gravity-defying travelers in mind.

Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

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A 39-kilometer trekking and camping trail. The longest trail starts in Pisacucho (km 82) on the Machu Picchu railway. The trail crosses through different ecosystems, colossal archaeological sites and terrain rich in flora and fauna, before arriving at the Machu Picchu citadel.

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