Peru travel 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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Where to Stay in Cusco, Peru for Luxury Travelers

While Lima is the capital of Peru, Cusco is the top city for travelers by a long shot. It’s the gateway to the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu, plus it’s a gorgeous historic city on its own even if you don’t get out and about. With all the luxury hotels in the city now, it [&hellip

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Find Your Ideal Amazon Rainforest Lodge: 6 Luxury Choices

When you hear someone mention an Amazon rainforest lodge, you might picture roughing it in the jungle and sleeping in a hammock, but that doesn’t have to be the case. There are a few luxury jungle lodges in three countries that we’ve covered in detail. All of them will provide an amazing experience with plenty [&hellip

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Is the Best Pisco From Peru or Chile?

Where can you find the best Pisco: in Chile or Peru? The answer you get will depend on which country you are in, but we’ll take a stab at it after tasting lots of both. When I went on a luxury yacht cruise on the Scenic Eclipse, we left one country that produces Pisco and [&hellip

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