World Heritage Sites
World Heritage SitesUNESCO World Heritage Sites in Peru
13 recognised sites
UNESCO lists 13 World Heritage Sites in Peru. Each one below links to its city guide or attraction page where we have one.
Full list
World Heritage Sites in Peru
City of Cuzco
Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu
Chavin (Archaeological Site)
Huascarán National Park
Chan Chan Archaeological Zone
Manú National Park
Historic Centre of Lima
Río Abiseo National Park
Lines and Geoglyphs of Nasca and Palpa
Historical Centre of the City of Arequipa
Sacred City of Caral-Supe
Qhapaq Ñan, Andean Road System
Chankillo Archaeoastronomical Complex
Q&A
Answers to your questions
How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites does Peru have?
13 sites recognised by UNESCO as World Heritage — cultural, natural or mixed.
What's the difference between a cultural and natural site?
A cultural site is human-made (an old town, a monument, an archaeological site); a natural site is a unique geological/ecological feature; a mixed site is both.
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Sources: Site list: UNESCO World Heritage List (CC BY-SA 4.0)