Apurímac is a mountainous region in southern Peru, set in the Andes. Its landscapes are high, rugged and open, and they make the region a natural choice for travellers who want to see the Andean highlands away from the busiest routes.
The region is home to indigenous Quechua communities, whose language and traditions remain part of everyday life. Visitors who take time to speak with local people, and to notice how families farm, weave and gather in villages, will get a fuller sense of the place than a landscape view alone can offer.
Apurímac also belongs to the history of the former Inca Empire, and that past is visible in the land and in the routes that cross it. Travellers interested in how the Inca organised their territory will find the region a useful place to think about that story.
What a visit is like
A trip here suits people who enjoy slow, outdoor travel. Expect mountain roads, changing altitude and weather that can shift quickly, so plan days with some flexibility and allow for travel time between places.
- Walking and viewpoints across the Andean landscape
- Time spent in Quechua communities, with respect for local customs
- Exploring sites connected with the Inca past
Before you go
Because the region is remote and mountainous, it is worth checking transport, accommodation and local conditions in advance. Visitors who arrive prepared, with warm clothing and a patient pace, tend to get the most from the journey.
