Peru tours Archive

When’s the Best Time to Go to Peru for the Amazon Region?

If you’re heading to the jungle region of Peru, what time of year should you go? When is the best time to go to Peru if you’re heading for the Amazon region? In most destinations, there’s a high season and a low season, which may or may not correspond to the months with the best [&hellip

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Staying in the Heart of the Peruvian Amazon

What comes to mind when you think of a vacation in Peru? I can imagine a certain citadel, mountain hikes, perhaps a woman in traditional dress with a llama. Look beyond those typical images though and there’s a lot more of the country to experience, including a real jungle experience in the Peruvian Amazon. There [&hellip

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Adventures in Southern Peru: Ballestas Islands and the Nazca Lines

Most travelers to Peru are on a well-worn path, often trying to do too much in too little time. Those who take the time to go slower, however, soon find out that there’s more to Peru than one wonder of the world. The country has incredible diversity in climate, landscape, and attractions. Way down the [&hellip

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Peruvian Cooking Class and a Culinary Tour of Lima

Ask any well-traveled foodie who has spent a lot of time in Latin America which city is tops for cuisine and there’s a good chance they’ll bring up Lima, Peru. As you see on the annual list of the top-50 restaurants in Latin America, Lima is usually duking it out with Buenos Aires for the [&hellip

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Things to See When You Visit Machu Picchu for the First Time

Machu Picchu is situated on a ridge in Peru, hidden for centuries by the rugged mountains around it. The citadel overlooks several valleys and it is often listed as being one of the most interesting places to visit in the world. Millions of tourists visit the ancient citadel every single year, which has led to [&hellip

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Kuelap Fortress and the Amazonas Region of Peru

Did you know there’s a citadel complex in northern Peru that’s even larger than Machu Picchu? If you haven’t heard of Kuelap Fortress, you’re not alone. If you go visit right now, you might only see a dozen other visitors on site the whole time you’re there. We recently published a tour story on this [&hellip

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