Protecting Nature’s Bounty: Ecotourism in Manu National Park

Posted on January 13, 2012 - Category Amazon, Peru, Travel News | Leave a Comment

On January 6, officials from Peru’s national park and tourism agencies met with tour operators to discuss ways to develop Manu National Park as a top ecotourism destination in 2012. With financial backing from SERNANP, Peru’s national park service, the focus will be on maintaining and improving the infrastructure for hosting researchers and travelers, particularly [...]

Discover the Peruvian Coast

Posted on September 3, 2011 - Category Peru | Leave a Comment

In recent years, more and more visitors are discovering the beauty and relaxation that the Peruvian coast has to offer.

Peru Travel Guide: Introduction to the Unknown Civilizations of Peru

Posted on March 31, 2011 - Category Uncategorized | 1 Comment

Peru has a long and fascinating collection of ancient cultures, yet many visitors to Peru have only heard of the Incas. Though the enormous influence of the Incas on the history and development of Peru must be acknowledged, there were numerous other regional civilizations that also played an important role in Peruvian history. This introduction [...]

Peru Travel Guide: Peru Architecture, a Walk through History

Posted on March 15, 2011 - Category Uncategorized | Leave a Comment

History and architecture buffs revel in discovering Peru’s diverse cultural influences. The harmonious blend of past and present that characterizes the country is evident throughout Peru. From ancient civilizations and the Inca Empire to Spanish colonial rule and contemporary artists, Peru boasts an extraordinarily complex and rich history that is beautifully reflected in its architecture. [...]

Peru Travel Guide: Visit Machu Picchu for the Centennial Celebrations

Posted on March 4, 2011 - Category Uncategorized | 2 Comments

Nearly one hundred years ago, on the morning of July 24, 1911, explorer Hiram Bingham was led to ancient Inca ruins in the Peruvian Andes. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the new seven world wonders, Machu Picchu is visited by hundreds each day, and yet continues to fascinate those who visit [...]

Peru Travel Guide: Look out for the Peruvian Hairless Dog

Posted on February 15, 2011 - Category Uncategorized | Leave a Comment

While visiting one of Peru’s many archeological sites you may notice a strange creature roaming the grounds. It is the Peruvian hairless dog, also known as Perro sin Pelo del Peru or Peruvian Inca Orchid. In Quechua it is also known as Calato, which means naked. Don’t be frightened by this hairless pooch, they are [...]

Peru Travel Guide: Moquegua, the unknown South of Peru

Posted on February 2, 2011 - Category Uncategorized | Leave a Comment

Stray away from the crowds and traditional tourist routes in Peru to immerse yourself in the authentic traditional way of life and culture, in the relatively unknown yet charming village of Moquegua. Moquegua is a small southern region of Peru, home to about 170,000 people, boasting both desert coastline and Andean highlands. The region was [...]