If you're planning on visiting Peru, you're probably thinking of all the amazing historical sites you can see. From the capital city of Lima, to the ancient Incan capital of Cuzco, to Machu Picchu, you will have lots of fun things to do. Before you travel to Peru, consider these must not miss sites and things to do.

Traveling to Peru

LAN Airlines offers a wide variety of flights to Lima’s Jorge Chavez International Airport. The airport offers many direct flights from U.S. and Canadian cities. If you're trying to travel from an international US destination always think LAN Airlines.

Things to Do In Lima

One of the best things to do in Lima is eat. The locals love their food and it shows in the many restaurants you'll find throughout the city. In between meals, though, consider visiting the Aliaga House. This is the oldest house throughout the entire Americas. Eighteen generations of the Aliaga family have lived in the house, though the current generation lives in a modern annex. If you're interested in taking a tour of the home, be prepared because they aren't exactly cheap. Visitors need to book tours at least 24 hours in advance, so realize this isn't something you can just drop into.

If historic churches are more your style, consider visiting the Church of San Francisco. The church was built in the 1600s and is known for its catacombs. The catacombs reportedly house 75,000 bodies and many of them have exposed remains so a tour is not for those who are easily queasy.

Visiting Cuzco and Machu Picchu

Cuzco is a fast-growing city in Peru. It's also a big tourist destination, thanks to the efforts of a former mayor. Many people visiting Cuzco take a day trip to Machu Picchu. Machu Picchu is only about 50 miles northwest of Cuzco and was recently named as one of the 'New Seven Wonders of the World.' Visitors to Machu Picchu can visit the historic buildings to see what they originally looked like back in the 1400s. Although restoration isn't complete, visitors can get an idea of what life was like when the city was abandoned in the 1500s.

Other things to do in Cuzco include hiking through the ruins at Sacsayhuaman, visiting the town's cathedral and exploring the Inca Museum.

These are only a few of the things you can explore if you have the opportunity to travel to Peru. If you're interested in making your dream a reality, get out that passport and start looking into flights.