Category: Tips & Advice

The main plaza in Cusco as seen from behind a few stone pillars.

4 Vegetarian-Friendly Restaurants in Cusco

Our restaurant selections ensure that veggie travelers eat way more than just salads!

A pile of different sim cards for cell phones.

Peru SIM Card: How to Buy and Use SIM Cards in Peru

It only takes a few easy steps to have connectivity at your fingertips in Peru.

A woman wearing an alpaca sweater looking through a stone doorway at the ruins of Machu Picchu.

Machu Picchu Babymoon Tips

Plan a perfect Machu Picchu getaway vacation that’s fun and safe before baby arrives. Go now!

Seafood soup called chupe de camerones served in a bowl

The 10 Best Restaurants in Arequipa, Peru

Dine like Andean royalty in Arequipa from $10 to $30 per person at any of these fine dining establishments.

Panoramic view of the multi-colored Rainbow Mountain and the nearby Red Valley in Cusco.

Explore Peru: What to do and Where to do it

Gearing up to explore Peru? Get the insider’s “been there, done that” guide on what to do and where to do it.

Salar de Uyuni Bolivia by car

Uyuni Salt Flats: Complete Travel Guide

The colors and formations in the Uyuni Salt Flats are a true wonder of nature. Read on to see what all the international fuss is about!

Machu Picchu and the surrounding mountains, with a blanket of fog rolling in from below.

Machu Picchu tourism could quadruple: How conservation is key during a touristic boom

The construction of a new airport in the Sacred Valley could have profound effects on tourism traffic to Machu Picchu. Read more about the benefits and controversies.

The Biblioteca Nacional in Peru and a note of 100 soles, the Peruvian national currency.

Money in Peru: All About Peruvian Currency

Learn everything you need to know about Peru’s currency, the nuevo sol, and read some useful tips for using money in Peru, including where to withdraw or exchange money.

neon sign that says eat what makes you happy against a red brick wall

The 5 Best Vegan & Vegetarian Restaurants in Lima

Calling all veggies! If you think fresh, organic, and delicious vegetarian restaurants are hard to come by in Lima, think again!