Peru

I often tell my travellers when they’re headed to Peru not to skip town when they’re finished, as many other parts of the country are just ...

From the incredible terrain to the richness of Peruvian culture and history that surrounds you everywhere you go, Peru is simply a magical destination. ...

These are the best books about Peru that capture the spirit and history of this incredible country. If you're looking for inspiration, the best place to start ...

Although you'll most likely encounter me on the phone at B&R where I serve as a Trip Advisor, I occasionally get to venture out on the slow ...

Peru is one of the most geographically diverse countries in the world, featuring three main regions: the jungle, the mountains, and the coast. The country’s shifting shape, climate, and colors make it a haven for explorers, who (if they plan accordingly and follow this guide) can discover the 11 ecological regions and 84 life zones (of 117 in the world) located in ...

While you’re likely in Peru for an unforgettable adventure that likely includes the iconic sight of Machu Picchu, immersing yourself in the ...

Mitsuharu Tsumura had a problem. Well, “problem” may have been too strong a word. Call it a ...

As you might expect from the former capital of the Incan empire, there are myriad things to do in Cusco that reveal its rich cultural history—making it one of Peru's most compelling ...

"As Peru gears up for Peruvian National Holidays to celebrate its independence from the Spanish Empire, we round up 10 ways to explore this fascinating ...

On my most recent trip to Peru I was completely blown away. I had heard about Machu Picchu and knew a bit about the Inca culture, but seeing the mind-blowing vistas and incredible landscapes up close truly took my breath away. Check out my photos to see for ...

"Traversing through the Andes, on the last portion of the Inca Trail, Machu Picchu comes into view. As I gaze awestruck at the 15th century Inca civilization surrounded by cloud forests and blanketed in a misty fog—I’m speechless. Words can’t explain the feeling of seeing this wonder of the world for the first ...

That we know anything at all about the Incas is utterly ironic. Because they had an oral tradition, little is known about the lives of this ancient ...

Machu Picchu remains as much a mystery today as when Hiram Bingham rediscovered the site in ...

"On a custom Peru family trip you spend time exploring the Lost City of the Incas, the Sacred Valley and Cusco's markets with your ...

In the days of the Inca, all roads led to Cusco. From here, the Inca ruled over an empire that stretched from modern-day Colombia to Northern Argentina. ...

Chef Brisa Deneumostier's well-traveled career has taken her from Copenhagen's Noma to top kitchens in New York, Phuket, Lebanon and ...

In this ongoing series, we pose some essential questions and arm you with the answers of our regional experts to help you get in deep and up ...

Traveller Jack Hardin learned firsthand that having a few local friends on the ground is the best introduction to a new ...