If you're the kind of traveler who’s already checked Machu Picchu off the list, or you're simply craving something beyond the usual stops like Lima or Cusco, then it’s time to uncover a wholly different side of the country. The following hidden gems in Peru offer a deeper, more off-the-beaten-path experience that can range anywhere from cloud forest citadels and desert oases to ancient cities, waterfalls, and thermal springs.