The Southern Coast Travel Guide
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Fodor's Peru
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From vineyards to arid coastal desert, surf beaches to rolling sand dunes, the area south of Lima is wild, contradictory, and fascinating. Jump a bus on the Pan-American Highway, which cuts a black ribbon of concrete south all the way to Chile, and you'll see mile after mile of nothing but sand, cactus, and wind-torn brush clinging to the stark, rocky earth.
The Southern Coast Hotels
Accommodations in southern Peru range from luxury resorts to spartan hostals that run less than S/30 per night. Hotels rated $$$$ usually have more than...read more
The Southern Coast Restaurants
Casual dress is the order of the day. Reservations are seldom necessary. If you're on a budget, look for the excellent-value set menus at lunchtime, where...read more
Fodor's Choice
Things To Do in The Southern Coast
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
Travel Deals in The Southern Coast
- $1299 -- Peru Land-Only Trip w/Machu Picchu & Valley Tours Outdoor Travel Adventures
The Southern Coast Experiences
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Mysteries in the Desert. Marvel over the mysterious Nazca Lines, giant shapes and figures etched into the desert floor by an enigmatic ancient... Read more
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South of Lima you'll find a string of sandy beaches, most of them backed by massive sand dunes. The water is cold and rough, the waves are big... Read more
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In Ica, Pelican Travel Service offers tours of the city and can arrange trips to Paracas National Park and the Nazca Lines. One fellow you can't... Read more
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El pisco es Peruano! And don't try to tell the locals any different. This clear brandy that takes its name from the port town of Pisco is Peru's... Read more
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News, Airlines
US Airways launched a new app for passengers this week, letting them book flights, find airport maps, ... Read more
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Trip Ideas
From backpackers to businessmen, luxury seekers to religious pilgrims, all kinds of travelers are draw... Read more
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Trip Ideas
Ask around and most people will tell you to spend as short a layover as possible in Athens before booking... Read more
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We recently returned from a fantastic trip to Northern Peru and the Amazon, organized by Nina Fogelman at Ancient Summit (www.ancientsummit.com). We had travelled with Ancient Summit to the usual highlights Read more
