Not that I'm not a fan of that "new" wonder, but I always like to let know people there are far more places than Cusco and the Inca lost city. In fact if you come to Peru and visit several places plus Cusco & Machu Picchu, keep this destiny for the grand finale.

However probably Hoffington Post has not chosen "the best" of the peruvian alternatives. My favorite of this list are Titicaca and Cotahuasi. And the great missings are the jungle/rain forest/amazon destinies (Iquitos, Manu, Pacaya Samiria, Tarapoto, Kuelap Ruins). Anyway it always depends on the personal tastes:

Peru has its fair share of awe-inspiring sights, but most visitors skip right over them and head for the grand finale, Machu Picchu. And though the ancient city is certainly worthy of your time, there is much more to this vast country than a litter-ridden Inca Trail.
Here are five really good reasons to go to Peru that don't include Machu Picchu.

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