Category: Peru

Aerial view of Machu Picchu stone ruins surrounded by green mountains and clouds.

August 19, 2020 Adventure, Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu Hikes: Short Trails and Multi-day Treks

Travelers can hike one of four short trails within the Machu Picchu citadel or take a multi-day trek to the site itself. Pick from these Machu Picchu hikes to enhance your visit!

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The winding Amazon River as seen from above Iquitos, Peru

August 14, 2020 Adventure, Peru, Responsible Travel, Travel Guides

Iquitos Travel Guide: How to Explore the Peruvian Amazon

Check out our complete Iquitos guide for the best hotels in Iquitos, what to pack, Iquitos weather, top restaurants, expert advice, and more!

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Group of 4 young adults with apron and chefs hat grinding cacao beans at a chocolate-making workshop

August 13, 2020 Cusco

ChocoMuseo Offers the Ultimate Peru Cacao Experience

Learn more about ChocoMuseo, a chocolate museum located in Cusco, Lima and the Sacred Valley that offers workshops, tastings, cafe and gift shop with all things Peruvian cacao.

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A red howler monkey sits on a tree branch in the Amazon Rainforest. Lush greenery in the background.

August 7, 2020 Bolivia, Brazil, Ecuador, Nature, Peru

30 Amazon Rainforest Animals to Spot in the Wild

The Amazon Rainforest is by far the most biodiverse area on the planet. Learn more about 30 of the most amazing Amazon Rainforest animals that call the jungle home!

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A new Nazca Line of a human figure wearing a headdress. A processed image identifies the lines.

August 6, 2020 Archeology, Peru

140+ New Nazca Lines Discovered in Peru

Using artificial technology, a team of scientists have found 143 new Nazca Lines, including glyphs of humans, animals, and abstract shapes etched in the Peruvian desert floor.

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River and mountain views at the Sacred Valley Luxury Hotel Belmond Rio Sagrado Hotel on a sunny day

August 2, 2020 Sacred Valley

11 Best Sacred Valley Luxury Hotels

Riverside spas, mountainview villas, historic monasteries, cliffside suites and spiritual wellness centers grace our list of top Sacred Valley luxury hotels.

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Coricancha temple and Santo Domingo church from the garden. Stone terraces and building above.

July 30, 2020 Culture, Cusco

Coricancha: Cusco’s Golden Temple of the Sun

Dedicated to the Sun God Inti, the Inca temple of Coricancha has a unique history and continues to be an important part of Cusco.

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Grass, flowers, and trees of Parque Kennedy with gray church in the distance.

July 29, 2020 Peru, Urban

Parque Kennedy: The Central Park of Miraflores

Explore Lima’s Parque Kennedy, the cultural center of the Miraflores district. Learn more about the park’s history and find out what to see and do during your visit!

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