City: Peru
Top Things to do in Peru
Top Hotels in Peru
- 1. Iberostar Selection Miraflores
- 2. Inti Punku MachuPicchu Hotel & Suites
- 3. Antigua Casona San Blas
- 4. Aranwa Cusco Boutique Hotel
- 5. Palacio del Inka, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Cusco
- 6. Atoq San Blas Hotel
- 7. Jw Marriott El Convento Cusco
- 8. Hilton Lima Miraflores
- 9. Radisson RED Miraflores
- 10. Sonesta Hotel Cusco
Top 10 Islands in Peru, Peru
Coordinates: 10°S 76°W / 10°S 76°W / -10; -76
Restaurants in Peru
1. Taquile Island
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4,735 reviews
Located approximately 25 kilometers from the shore of Lake Titicaca, this scenic island is known for its friendly inhabitants, clear blue lake waters and distant snow-capped mountains.
Reviewed By LookLukey
I felt like at Uros every thing the locals say has been rehearsed before, some of their jokes were just for the tourists and it made me rather sad than laugh. From the uros islands, we took a 2 hour boat ride until getting to the Taquile island. From there we walked to the main square (you can definitely feel the altitude during the walk so take it easy), where you have a traditional lunch (fresh fish, french fries, rice, some vegetables). From there you can walk around a little and continue to where the boat picks you up. The circuit offers spectacular views of the lake, and you can see all the view to Bolivia. Probably one of the best things to do when in Puno, the views are impressive.
2. Islas Palomino
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 198 reviews
Reviewed By CarolynJ472 - Anchorage, United States
Our cruise ship was in the Callao port for way too few hours. But we used our time wisely by booking an excursion with Mar Adentro Excursions to the Palomino Islands. I have never seen penguins before and this was an opportunity to see them in their natural setting. We did see the Humboldt penguins. But we were overwhelmed with the sight of the sea lion population. There were so many that they were body to body n the rocks. One sea lion was so huge that I mistakenly thought I was looking at a sea lion and a giant boulder. He was so huge that it is a mystery how he managed to move that hulking body. Some of the passengers donned wetsuits and swam with the sea lions. Two of our guides joined them in the water and took good care of them. I was happy to watch and record their joy. Our guides and driver -- Rodrigo, Fernando and Jay -- were personable, professional and a lot of fun.
3. Amantani Island
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 384 reviews
Reviewed By _I30LW
Amantani independently I followed one of the posts here from six years ago and did amantani independently. As you do it without an agency you're money goes straight to the hosting family. Also don't forget to bring some things for the family - fruits /rice/spices /things for children (PLEASE Don't bring sweets, dental care is a problem over there). So the procedure is cery easy - just go to the port to the office called amantani Pay about 30 soles. Embark at 8 am. You will get to uro (half an hour sailing) for and hour (for eight soles you could take the Reed boat there) After an hour in the Uros you'll embark to amantani (about 2 hours, prepare for a long boat ride). The boats are very comfortable and it's a good idea to climb to he roof and get some sun. I'm Amantani the captain will partner you to a family. (mine was Serafina, very nice old lady!) The price for the home stay today in 2019 - 50 soles. (includes lunch dinner and breakfast. You'll eat lunch and go to look around pachatata and pachamama (you'll have an awesome view! look for the mountains of Bolivia!) AN IMPORTANT TIP: I planned on return after dark so I pinned the house in Google maps. (also the hosts give you their name on paper so the residents could give you directions). I traveled a bit around the island and got back after dark. The sight of the building storm and lightnings in Bolivia was something to behold from the darkness of amantani. (there is no lighting on the island so bring a lamp with you) Ate a nice dinner and then - sleep time. (p.s no phone chargers, bring a power bank!) IMPORTANT NOTICE: if you do it without an agency you won't go to the dancing. (I asked my hosts and they said that it's in the other side of the island, around hour walking, so I just didn't do it) Wake up 6:30 for breakfast, 7:30 on the boat again. After an hour arrive to Taquile Island. You have three hours to look around, not that much to see (there are some ruins though, and the men weave there which is cool). Recommendation: if you're not hungry just buy a bit of food in the island and wait with lunch till you get back to puño. In 11:30 embark, and around 14:30 get back to puño. Get ready for a long sailing. Summery: amantani is by far the most authentic and nice island. If you have some basic Spanish, don't afraid to go solo and and get hosted by locals! For any question, pm me.
4. Islas Ballestas
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,727 reviews
If you are travelling on a cruise and passes through Paracas, don't miss this opportunity and visit the Ballestas islands. This tour is for all visitors who are landing at San Martin Port where you can enjoy a half day trip around the beautiful Islands. You will be able to spot thousands of marine species such as, penguins, sea lions, sea birds, dolphins and many other species.
Reviewed By MayC309 - Shoreham-by-Sea, United Kingdom
It was a privilege to visit these islands by boat early in the morning. Our trip left from the hotel jetty. We had a chance to see the Nazca "candelabra " up close which was a nice add on to our flight over the Lines a few days before. The islands of course are brimming with bird life and the boat was able to get quite close to the cliffs to watch them.Quite bizarre having a tiny Humboldt penguin and an enormous pelican in the same photo! There is plenty of opportunity to see the sea lions basking…there are hundreds of them, including babies. The history of this place is interesting too. At one time the value of the Guano ( bird poo) was worth more as a fertiliser to the Peruvian economy than gold! No-one is allowed to land on the islands apart from the wardens who stay there for three months at a time. They are a protected site. I have not been to the Galapagos islands, but my trip to Ballestas must surely have been nearly as good?
5. Isla Foca
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
6. Uros Floating Islands
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 6,942 reviews
Reviewed By vijabas
The tour guide (Condor Travels & Jouneyou) was fantastic and visit to the colorful unique floating island, with the locals was one to remember for times, immensely pleased to be there
7. Isla Tikonata
8. La Isla Hueso de Ballena
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 100 reviews
La Isla Hueso de Ballena, mas que una isla es una barrera formada por el sedimento arrastrado por el río Tumbes. Para muchos su nombre estaria relacionado con su forma, semejante al espinazo del enorme mamífero acuático; para otros es llamada de esta manera por que en ella encallo del lado del mar una ballena, con el paso del tiempo solo quedaron los huesos.
9. Monkey Island
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 81 reviews
Reviewed By TedK443
This island is for rescued monkeys. We had a wonderful guide named Charlie from the Greenhouse Tambopata Hostel we stayed at he took us here and told us all about the different kinds of monkeys as well as how Monkey Island became a sanctuary for the rescued creatures.
10. Isla Blanca - Playa Los Conchuelos
