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/15 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 during lunchtime...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
- $3099 -- South America 7-Nt. Escape w/Air, Hotels & Tours Friendly Planet Travel
- $1527 & up -- Machu Picchu: 8-Nt. Trek w/Inca Trail Hiking — $1,527 LatinEscapes.com
- $1387 & up -- Peru 6-Nts. w/Machu Picchu, Lima & Cusco Tours — $1,387 LatinEscapes.com
The Southern Coast Experiences
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Mysteries in the Desert. Marvel over the mysterious Nazca Lines, giant figures etched into the desert floor by an enigmatic ancient civilization... 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, Costa Linda and Pelican Travel Service offer tours of the city and can arrange trips to Paracas National Park and the Nazca Lines. One... 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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We went to Peru April 20-30 and really enjoyed our time there—the food, scenery, sights, and people all make the country an exceptional place to visit.
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