28th of July is Peruvian Independence Day … ¡Felices fiestas!

Find out all about how the day is celebrated in last year’s post.

Choquequirao, The Other Machu Picchu Choquequirao is a rarely-visited Incan site, accessible only on foot some 3,085m up in the Salkantay Mountain Range. A 'lost city of the Incas' and 's...

Choosing between Tambopata Lodges Harboring some of the most biodiverse rainforest in all of the Amazon, the Tambopata National Reserve has become a hotspot for travellers looking to c...

5 Highlights of Paracas National Reserve Amid the striking coastal desert of Peru lies the Paracas National Reserve. A protected natural area known for an abundance of marine wildlife, arid, ...

Train from Lima to Huancayo Through the Heart of the Andes Lima by train Traveling by train has not lost its romance in Peru as the well-known scenic train rides to Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca continue to ...

Colegio Sol y Luna, Supporting Education in the Sacred Valley During a recent trip to Cusco, I saw two lines of children walking along, laughing and chattering with their teachers as I rode into the Sol y Luna Lo...

Avoiding Altitude Sickness in the Sacred Valley with Muna Tea The Sacred Valley of the Incas is undoubtedly one of Peru's most breathtaking regions. Famed for its vast landscapes, rich culture, and ancient Inca r...

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Happy Independence Day Perú!