Puerto Inca

If you are planning to travel to southern Peru take a few days to stop at the beautiful and calm beach of Puerto Inca. As its name suggests, this quiet beach town was once an important port for the Inca empire. About 3 hours south of Nazca, the beach of town can be visited before or after witnessing the Nazca Lines or on the way to Arequipa or Puno. After relaxing on the beach for a few hours, take a 15-minute walk from Hotel Puerto Inka (it’ll stick out like a sore thumb) to an incredible lookout point of red valleys and clear water.

You can also rent kayaks and paddle boards from the hotel. But Puerto Inca is not only about enjoying the coast. This unique beach is also home to the ruins of the principal port of the Inca Empire, which gives you the possibility to have a little historical experience as well, far from the big crowds of tourists.

Tripadvisor Rating: 4.5/5
Location: Huánuco, Peru