Visiting Peru in May- September

As the rains in the Andes come to an end, guests can enjoy warm, sunny days and crisp evenings at altitude. This point of the year lends itself to appreciating all the attractions Peru has to provide, from admiring Machu Picchu in the sunshine, to enjoying a boat trip on Lake Titicaca under brilliant blue skies and hiking against a background of snow-capped mountains. Those wanting to travel from June onward should make their plans six to nine months in advance, and up to 12 months in advance if you wish to hike the Inca Trail but have a limited travel window.

Events and Festivals

- Inti Raymi (June): A month of festivities in Peru, many escalating up to the Inti Raymi (Festival of the Sun) approaching the end of the month. A preferred festival is Corpus Christi, which lands on the ninth Thursday after Easter.

- Santa Rosa de Lima (30th August): Lima’s patroness is honored with a civic holiday and procession to Lima cathedral.