How to Hike the Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu
Hiking to Machu Picchu is a bucket-list destination for many. But what many visitors to Peru don’t realise is that there are far more options …
Peru
Peru is a country best known internationally for its remarkable Inca ruins, including the fabled terraces and temples of what became known as the “Lost City of the Incas”, Machu Picchu.
But beyond this tiny slice of history, Peru is a country with a wealth of other, ever more ancient monuments, such as the striking mountain-top fortresses of Kuélap and Choquequirao. Throughout the country, the landscapes promising drama – be it 6,000-meter peaks or dusty, barren desert, while it’s also a place to delve deep into indigenous South American cultures, such as those of small, coffee producing regions or villages tucked deep into the encroaching jungle.
Dotted across the country are world-renowned museums where the history of the Mochica, Chimú, Paracas and Chavín cultures are laid bare, while along the coast, practice everything from surfing the waves of the Pacific to sandboarding down vast, undulating sand dunes.
Don’t miss this full round-up of Peru’s best destinations and places to visit – many of which we bet you’ve never heard of before.
The Ultimate Cusco Itinerary for Three to Ten Days
As the one-time capital of an empire which stretched across much of the continent, Cusco has long been on travellers’ radar. But while Cusco itself …
Where to Stay in Arequipa: The 11 Best Arequipa Hotels
Arequipa is unlike any other city in Peru. It’s so unique that Peruvians joke about needing a passport to visit this city! Situated at 2,300 …
Hiking the Colca Canyon, Peru: The Complete Travel Guide
Move over the Grand Canyon: there’s a much more impressive canyon in town. Peru’s Colca Canyon is the world’s second deepest, measuring in at around …
The 15 Most Unmissable Things to Do in Arequipa, Peru’s Striking White City
“You should have been here fifteen years ago, before everyone found out” says a jaded traveler, bellied up to the bar in any popular tourist …
The Ultimate Peru Itinerary: From One Week to One Month of Travel
Home to an abundance of cultural and archaeological sites, many of which are surrounded by breath-taking nature, Peru is guaranteed to exceed your expectations. And …
The Best Time to Visit Peru and Machu Picchu According to the Weather
Home to Machu Picchu (one of the new 7 wonders of the world), the Amazon rainforest, Andes mountains and vast stretches of beaches, Peru plays …
Where to Stay in Cusco: 21 of the Best Hotels and Guesthouses
Within striking distance of the Sacred Valley and Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, Cusco is one of Peru’s most touristed cities. It’s also a place …
South America Backpacking Routes: Seven Itineraries for Two Weeks to One Month
South America is a truly unique travel experience, with myriad landscapes and cultures. Many new South American travellers become intimidated by how much there is …
Everything You Need to Know About Hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
A trip that is on many travelers’ bucket lists is to visit the “Lost City of the Incas” – Machu Picchu. One of the seven …
Where to Stay in Lima: Chic & Modern Selina Lima
Lima is a city that I’ve long had a love-hate relationship with. I love ceviche (I mean, who doesn’t love this delicious fish dish?) and …
Huanchaco: The Complete Guide to this Peruvian Beach Town
On the northwest coast of Peru, a stone’s throw from pretty, colonial Trujillo, lies the sleepy but stunning beach town of Huanchaco – a destination …
41 Incredible Places in Peru You’ve Probably Never Heard Of Before
From dazzling churches to relics of ancient civilisations, Peru has more than its fair share of striking natural landmarks and historic monuments. Although there’s certainly …
A Traveller’s Insatiable Search For Belonging
By the time I arrived in Ayacucho, I had lost count of how many days it had been since I last heard another voice speak …
Chachapoyas: The Complete Traveler’s Guide
In a remote corner of the northern Peruvian Andes lies Chachapoyas, a region steeped in an ancient culture unlike any other you’ll find in the …
Peru’s Choquequirao Trek: The Ultimate Hiking Guide
We’ve all had dreams of the Inca Trail and walking a path so steeped in history and beauty. But the reality is you have to …
On the Community-Run Coffee Trail in Peru
I hold the coffee beans in my hands, their parchment skin still on, like little tissue paper jackets or the discarded chrysalis of a transformed …
Should You Visit Kuélap, Peru’s Alternative to Machu Picchu?
I’ll admit to not being a huge follower of travel lists published by the big travel companies (even if I’ve contributed to them over the …
Going Far Beyond The Beaten Trail: My Favourite Northern Peru Tours
Stood on top of the 1000-year-old Huaca las Ventanas (Temple of Windows), just 40km from Chiclayo in northern Peru, I feel quite the thrill. Aside …
Two Months Backpacking in Peru: A World Away from Cusco
When anyone ever asks me which are my favourite countries that I’ve lived in during my three years in South America, my response has always …
How To Visit Machu Picchu On A Budget Of Only $100
So, you’ve just arrived in Cusco and are all fired up to visit Machu Picchu. There are a variety of ways to get there, but …
The Ultimate Guide to Volunteering in South America
Volunteering in South America is a life-changing way of travelling and can help you see a completely different side to the continent, all while making …
Why I’d Rather Be Sandboarding in Huacachina
The calmness of Irish lads who happened to be sitting next to us was a sharp contrast to the pulsing of my ear piercing screams. …