Peru
48 Hours in Lima, Peru
So you’re set on seeing Machu Picchu, perhaps even Lake Titicaca or Arequipa, but have you considered a day or two in Lima during your Peru vacation? One-third of Peru’s population lives in this capital city, which is a historical, financial, and cultural hub. And unless you arrive by land, there is no way to [...]
Hiking the Santa Cruz Trek: An Internationally-Ranked Journey in Peru
The Santa Cruz trek originating just outside of Huaraz, an Andean city 7 hours from the Peruvian capital of Lima, is largely considered one of the world’s best hikes. For adventure lovers traveling to Peru (or those seeking a different thrill than hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu), there is no better place to [...]
Huacachina: Peru’s Sandboarding Playground
I had just arrived in Lima, Peru 3 days prior and had barely settled into the city’s cold and drab winter weather when I was spontaneously invited to a weekend getaway which was to include sandboarding and dune buggy adventures. “What?” I asked my friends, not knowing what they were referring to. As it turns [...]
Top 4 Variables to Prepare for Your Machu Picchu Vacation
Machu Picchu, the “Lost City of the Incas,” is one of the top most visited travel destinations for people from all around the world. In fact, the Peruvian government must constantly reconsider new ways to structure and facilitate tourism logistics around the site because of the threats of destruction as a result of thousands of [...]
How to Choose a Machu Picchu Tour
Selecting a tour company for your trip to Machu Picchu can be overwhelming. Numerous companies offer tours to Machu Picchu, but not all of them are equally reputable. If you want to have the best time possible during your Peru vacation, here are several questions to consider before you book anything. 1. Do you like [...]
15 Tips to Help You Have a Great Time in Peru
If you are planning your first visit to Peru, you are in for a real treat! Peru is unique among the nations of the world. From the Pacific Ocean to the Andes to the rainforest, no nation on Earth is quite like Peru. It is easy to get overwhelmed if you have never been before. [...]