Keep your eyes out for street thieves and spitting llamas, and a holiday in Peru needn’t encompass anything too grim. On the contrary, the breathtaking Amazon scenery, the awesome Inca ruins and the gorgeous beaches of Punta Sal promise experiences to remember. Must-sees include the ceremonial baths, the Temple of the Sun and the Temple of the Three Windows at Machu Picchu, remains of the Pucara and Tiahuanaco cultures at Lake Titicaca and the World Heritage site of Plaza de Armas in Lima. Outdoor types may want to take on trekking the Andes, the Nazca Desert or the Amazon Jungle. The local food is not up to much, but after a few pisco sour cocktails it’ll taste like haute cuisine.
