PERU

Where to go?

• The capital, Lima (2 full days are more than enough)
• Take a local flight on LATAM Airlines to Cusco (1 hour 30 min)
• Spend a few days in Cusco 
• Next take the train to Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu (almost 3 hours) - Would recommend the Belmond route: check out this train route , if you want something more casual take Inca Rail
• If you have time go to Rainbow Mountain (I have never been, looks amazing. check this out for more info)

 

Hotels

Lima:

•  Atemporal - Boutique hotel, feels like a home and is located in a residential area called Miraflores (They have a receptionist named Ricardo, he does everything you need)
• Hotel B - Boutique hotel part of the Relaix & Châteaux group. Modern and is located in a hip area called Barranco

Cusco/Sacred Valley:

• Monasterio - A historic landmark that turned into a hotel, part of the Belmond group and is a big hotel
• Inkaterra, La Casona- 16th Century house turned into a boutique 
• Sol y Luna - a historic home that turned into a hotel, part of the Relaix & Châteaux. The profits of this hotel goes to help children education in Cusco

 

Food

Lima:

•  Osaka - Japanese/Peruvian food 
• Cosme - Fusian Peruvian
• Maras - Great for lunch, Peruvian food and is modern
• Fiesta - Casual dine in spot 
• El Pan De La Chola - perfect spot for a quick breakfast, yummy pastries  
• Felix - Great spot for lunch 
• Maido - very famous spot, make sure to reserve in advance. Fusion food with a Japanese twist
• Central - famous place  - part of the top 50 restaurants in the world
• Astrid y Gaston - Great for dinner, located in a house and all their ingredients are farm to table. check out their outdoor bar area when you are there

Cusco/Sacred Valley:

• Mil - Experience dining - check out this article about it