Believe it or not, there are plenty of things to do in Lima, Peru for free. I know this because they were the only activities I wanted to do after the most incredible, yet costly trip to Machu Picchu.

To help my fellow adventurers save money, I’ve put together a short list of places to visit in the city. From beautiful colonial architecture buildings to gorgeous natural attractions, the capital city of Peru has beautiful destinations that won’t break your bank:

Experience the sheer beauty of nature and browse through the pictures I've taken in my journey to Machu Picchu, Peru. From stunning landscape views to snowcapped mountain peaks, these photos just might make you want to take a less beaten path and hike the Salkantay trail to Machu Picchu. 

Is visiting Machu Picchu in Peru on the top of your bucket list? If you’re reading this, it must be. Machu Picchu was voted to be one of the new seven wonders of the world, so it’s no surprise that this iconic archeological site is visited by over 1 million people a year.

To help you get to Machu Picchu, I’ve put together the most classic ways to travel below.