One Day Lima Itinerary
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, Peru: Travel Guide
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.
5 Best Day Hikes in Huaraz, Peru
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.
Pastoruri Glacier: Best Day Trip from Huaraz, Peru
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.
Laguna Paron Day Trip & Hiking Guide
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.
Chiclayo, Peru Travel Guide
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.
Best Things to Do in Chachapoyas, Peru
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.
A Guide to Canon del Sonche, Chachapoyas
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.
8 Best Day Trips from Cusco
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.
Trujillo, Peru: Best Things to Do
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.
Kuelap Travel Guide: Visiting pre-Incan Ruins in Northern Peru
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.
The Ultimate Guide to Cusco, Peru
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.
How to Get to Machu Picchu
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.
Nazca, Peru: Best Things to Do
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.
A Guide to Santa Catalina Monastery, Arequipa
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.
Boleto Turistico: A Guide to Cusco's Tourist Ticket
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?
Caraz Peru Travel Guide
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.
Laguna Churup: Day Hike from Huaraz, Peru
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.
A Guide to Catarata de Gocta Hike in Peru
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.
Ultimate Inca Trail Packing List
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.