PERU

Peru is one of the most popular destinations in South America, but this country is still a mystery for many first-time travelers. Here's our travel guide, where we share things you need to know before visiting Peru. If you started to plan your ultimate trip to Peru, read this post before your travels!

Amazon in Peru is a vast and diverse region, and planning the trip is challenging. We've put together this travel guide on the Peruvian Amazon, including things to know, how to get, when to visit, which area to choose, what to pack, and what to expect.

Our perfect four-week Peru itinerary will guide you through this incredible South American country from north to south. When traveling from Ecuador to Bolivia, use our travel itinerary to plan your ultimate month-long Peruvian adventure and visit all the must-see places this country has to offer. Includes tips on things to do, accommodation, and tours.

Crossing borders from Peru (either Cusco or Puno) to Bolivia (Copacabana) can be either a complete nightmare or an effortless task. Read our travel guide on how to cross borders from Peru to Bolivia by bus or vice versa to make your experience as smooth as possible.

Salkantay Trek is one of the best multi-day hikes in Peru that will take you from Cusco to Aguas Calientes, a gateway to Machu Picchu. Our Salkantay Trek travel guide includes everything you need to know; practical information, itinerary, useful tips, facts, trail length, difficulty, altitude, and also our experience with Alpaca Expeditions.

Ollantaytambo is a picturesque town in the Peruvian Andes near Cusco and home to Ollantaytambo ruins. For many travelers, it is also the last stop before visiting Machu Picchu. Our Ollantaytambo travel guide features things to do in Ollantaytambo, tips on how to get, best day trips and tours, and where to stay.

Sacsayhuaman (sometimes spelled Saqsaywaman) in Cusco is a must-visit ruin while exploring the Peruvian region of Incas. Our travel guide includes tips on visiting Sacsayhuaman independently; we share how to get there from Cusco, things to know, what to expect, tours, or accommodation.

Inca Trail is the most traditional hike to Machu Picchu. In this classic four day Inca Trail hiking guide, we share everything you need to know about trekking from Cusco and our experience with Alpaca Expeditions, a local Peruvian tour operator. Includes Inca Trail itinerary, trail description, length, ruins, altitude, what to pack, permit, and how to book in advance.

Are you planning a hike to Machu Picchu and deciding which trek is better, Inca Trail or Salkantay Trek? We've done both hikes from Cusco, and here's our comparison of the Salkantay Trek vs. the Inca Trail. We'll help you sort out what trek around Peruvian Andes is the best fit for you. Includes description of trails, altitude, facilities, how many days, difficulty, packing, and hiking tips.

Pisac is a small town in the Peruvian Sacred Valley, famous for the market and Pisac Ruins towering atop the hill. Read our Pisac travel guide, including tips on exploring the Inca ruins, how to get from Cusco to Pisac; we share our experience if it's better to travel independently or with a tour, cost of travel, entrance fee, and how to enjoy this top day trip from Cusco.

Hiking to Humantay Lake is undoubtedly one of the best day trips from Cusco, Peru. Read our Laguna Humantay hiking guide, including tips on how to get there from Cusco (with a tour or independently), how to deal with the altitude, what to pack, and where to stay, so your only task will be trekking the moderately-difficult trail and enjoying the incredible scenery.

Here is our practical 7-day Cusco itinerary, featuring must-visit places and attractions in the Peruvian capital of the Inca Empire. There are lots of day trip options, hikes, and things to do in Cusco so that you can extend your travel itinerary to a 10-day alternative. This travel guide includes tips on how to plan your week-long trip, tours, and accommodation.

Peru's Sacred Valley is, together with Cusco, a gateway to Machu Picchu. Read our Sacred Valley travel guide that includes the best things to see and do, but also tips on when is the best time to visit, where to stay, or how to get around. Explore the beautiful ruins of Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Moray, Saqsaywaman, Chinchero, or Maras Salt Mines.

Machu Picchu is a top attraction and the main reason to get on the plane and visit Peru in South America. Visiting Machu Picchu should be the highlight of your travels, but planning this trip can be challenging. Our travel guide covers essential things to know, tickets, fees, accommodation, how to get, trains, shuttle buses, treks, tours, or altitude.

Are you planning on visiting the recently discovered Rainbow Mountain from Cusco? Our Rainbow Mountain hiking guide covers essential things to know before traveling to this beautiful place in Peru. Includes how to get from Cusco to Rainbow Mountain (also Vinicunca) with a tour or independently, Red Valley hike, what to pack, how much things cost, and tips to acclimate to high altitude.

Cusco is one of the top travel destinations in Peru, and it has so much to offer. If you plan on spending a day or two in Cusco and want to explore the area outside the city limits, you have to visit the famous Machu Picchu or Sacred Valley. But there is much more. Our travel guide features tips on the best day trips from Cusco that you can make either independently or with a tour.

Our comprehensive travel guide to Cusco, the former capital of the Inca Empire, covers things to know before you go. One of the best cities in Peru, Cusco is also known as a gateway to Machu Picchu. Read tips on the best things to do in Cusco, top attractions, tours, day trips, safety, where to stay, what to pack, when to visit, how to get.

Our travel guide features the best ways to get to Machu Picchu, Peru, from Cusco or Lima. Read more about getting to Machu Picchu by train, bus, plane, car, trekking, hiking, or with a guided tour.

Boleto Turistico, known as Cusco Tourist Ticket, includes all the top ruins, sites, and museums in Cusco, Peru, and its surroundings. Our travel guide features tips on how and where to buy, a list of covered sites, a ticket description, and an answer to a question, whether it is worth it to buy Boleto Turistico?

Do you plan on hiking the famous Inca Trail to Machu Picchu and need to know what to pack and what to leave behind? We've got you covered. Our ultimate tried and tested Inca Trail Packing List includes all essentials you must have with you for this once in a lifetime adventure.

Colca Canyon, near Arequipa, is one of the top attractions in Peru. Our Colca Canyon travel guide features tips on visiting one of the world's deepest canyons and answers the question if Colca Canyon is worth visiting on a day tour from Arequipa or two to three days hiking trip. Including things to do, trails, how to choose a tour company, how to get there, and where to stay.

Arequipa, also known as White City, is a popular colonial city you should visit while in Peru. Our Arequipa travel guide focuses on the best things to do in Arequipa so you can plan your time here. The top attractions are Santa Catalina Monastery, or a day trip to Colca Canyon, volcanoes, but the city has so much more to offer. We also share tips on where to stay, how to get or how to stay safe.

Arequipa is one of the most beautiful colonial cities in Peru, but not every traveler knows that except for exploring the old town, climbing the volcanoes, and hiking in the Colca Canyon, one of the best things to do in the city is visiting Santa Catalina Monastery. The place is incredibly photogenic, so get inspired by our photo guide to the red and blue city of Santa Catalina Convent.

Lima is the second largest city in South America and an incredibly diverse place. For the majority of visitors, Lima is the first stop on their trip to Peru. Our Lima travel guide includes the best things to do in Peru's capital, top attractions, activities, how to get, tours, and tips on accommodation.

Do you have only one day to explore Lima, the capital city of Peru? Read our travel guide on the best things to do and see in the city center of Lima in 24 hours. Includes tips on top attractions, useful information, accommodation, tours, and getting from the airport.

Chan Chan ruins in Trujillo is one of the must-visit sites in Northern Peru. Relics of Chimu civilization are worth your time, so make sure this ancient and largest adobe city is on your itinerary. This Chan Chan travel guide includes tips on what to see, how to get without a guided tour, tickets, opening hours, or what to pack.

Our Chiclayo, Peru travel guide includes tips on the best things to do in the city and how to visit Royal Tombs of Sipan Museum independently, top attractions, day trips, tours, safety advice, how to get, where to stay and how to get around.

Are you traveling to Trujillo, Peru? The northern part of the country is still overlooked but worth your time. Our Trujillo travel guide covers the best things to do in Trujillo, top attractions, tips on where to stay, when to go, and how to get there. Includes visiting Chan Chan ruins, Huacas del Sol y de la Luna, Arco Iris, and Esmeralda without a tour.

If you are wondering what to do in Nazca, Peru, except for Nazca Lines flight tours, this travel guide includes practical tips on things to do, attractions, activities, must-visit places, and accommodation.

Mysterious Nazca Lines in Peru draw the attention of every traveler visiting this country. We couldn't miss the flight over Nazca Lines, although it was over our budget. Here's our Nazca Lines travel guide, including tips on how to visit independently, tours, where to stay, or what to expect. In a nutshell, here's everything you need to know before Nazca Lines flight.

This comprehensive Huaraz travel guide includes tips on the best things to do in Huaraz on a budget. We also share information on how to get there, best hotels, and overall how to plan your visit to this top hiking destination in Peru.

Laguna 69 is one of the best day treks in the Cordillera Blanca near Huaraz in Peru. Read our complete travel guide to discover everything you need to know before your Laguna 69 hike. Includes how to get to Laguna 69 from Huaraz or Caraz independently or with a tour, trail difficulty, altitude, and what to pack.

If you plan on hiking in Peru, you should not skip Huaraz, often nicknamed the Peruvian hiking capital. High in the Andes, this city is a great place to acclimatize before hikes and treks in Huascaran National Park. Our travel guide includes the best day hikes from Huaraz and our favorite day-trips you can't miss.

A popular day trip from Huaraz to Pastoruri Glacier in the Cordillera Blanca, Peru, takes you into the mountains - the glacier lies more than 5000 meters above sea level! Here's our Pastoruri Glacier travel guide, including tips on how to get there (with a tour), hike description, altitude tips, what to pack, and what you can expect to see.

Are you looking for the best day hike from Huaraz or Caraz? Visit Laguna Paron, one of the most beautiful lakes in Peru and the largest lake in the Cordillera Blanca. This Laguna Paron travel guide includes everything you need to know, including tips on how to get there without a guided tour, what to pack, or where to stay.

Caraz, a sleepy town in the Peruvian Ancash region, is a great alternative to touristy Huaraz. Here's our travel guide to Caraz, including things to do, where to stay, the pros and cons of choosing Caraz as your base for exploring Huascaran National Park, and how to get there.

Are you looking for a perfect day hike from Huaraz, Peru? Read our Laguna Churup hiking guide, a beautiful lake in trekkers' paradise in the Cordillera Blanca. This travel guide includes tips on how to get from Huaraz to Laguna Churup independently, what to pack, trail description, acclimatization tips, or where to stay.

Read our travel guide on camping in Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, Peru. We share tips on how to visit Amazon in Peru and how to get to Pacaya Samiria from Iquitos, what to see, activities, wildlife, how to choose the best tour, where to stay, what to pack, when to visit, how many days you need, and things to know.

Chachapoyas, the capital city of Amazonas Region in Peru, was always isolated, and only travelers exploring places off the beaten path visited the area. Nowadays the region is open to all visitors who found out there are plenty of things to see and do. Read our guide on three best things to do in Chachapoyas, Kuelap, Gocta Falls and Canon del Sonche.

Canon del Sonche alias Sonche Canyon is one of the must-visit places in Chachapoyas, Peru. Our travel guide includes tips on how to get to Canon del Sonche from Chachapoyas by colectivo (without a guided tour), how much time you need for Huancas viewpoint, entrance fee, and opening hours.

Here is our travel guide on how to visit Kuelap in Peru, the ancient ruins near Chachapoyas in the Amazonas region. Read up-to-date information and tips on visiting the Kuelap archeological site independently or with a guided tour, how to get to Kuelap from Chachapoyas, where to stay, what to expect, best time to visit, and what to pack.

Catarata de Gocta is one of the world's highest waterfalls, but interestingly, it was not discovered until 2002. Read our travel guide on how to get to Gocta Waterfall from Chachapoyas, how to hike to either Upper or Lower Falls, whether it is better to travel independently or with a tour, tips on where to stay and what to pack.

Traveling to Chachapoyas in Peru and don't know where to stay? We share our review of Casa Kuelap Hostal, a perfect accommodation while in the city.