A Guide to Hiking the Salkantay Trek, Peru
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.
Ultimate Guide to Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, Peru
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.
Colca Canyon Day Trip: Is It Worth It?
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.
Huaraz Peru Travel Guide
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.
Ollantaytambo, Peru Travel Guide
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.
Lima, Peru Travel Guide
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.
A Guide to Visiting Sacsayhuaman Ruins in Cusco, Peru
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.
27 Things You Need to Know Before Visiting 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!
A Complete Guide to Hiking the Inca Trail
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.
Inca Trail vs. Salkantay Trek: Which Hike to Machu Picchu is Better
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.
A Complete Guide to Visiting the Amazon in Peru
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.
Pisac Ruins and Pisac Market: A Day Trip from Cusco
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.
Arequipa: Best Things to Do in Peru's White City
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.
A Complete Guide to Hiking Laguna 69, 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.
Humantay Lake Hike: Amazing 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.
7-Day Cusco Itinerary, Peru
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.
A Guide to Sacred Valley: Best Things to Do and See
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.
Everything You Need to Know Before Visiting Machu Picchu
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.
The Ultimate Guide to the Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley, Peru
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.
The Perfect 4-Week Peru Itinerary
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.