Perito (Cilentan: Prito) is a town and comune in the province of Salerno in the Campania region of south-western Italy.

[2] In the Middle Ages Perito had an important role as fortified town in control of the valleys below.

[3] Perito is a hill town located in Cilento, included into its national park.

The municipal territory, partly crossed by Alento river, borders with Cicerale, Lustra, Monteforte Cilento, Orria, Prignano Cilento, Rutino and Salento.

[4] It counts a single hamlet (frazione): Ostigliano (pop.