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

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!

The winding Amazon River as seen from above Iquitos, Peru

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!

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

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!

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

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.

A white car driving along a dirt road through the barren Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve.

Visiting the Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve

Discover the natural wonders of Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve with our travel guide. Get the scoop on adventure excursions, where to get the best views, and more.

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

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.

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

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!

Aguaymanto, also known as goldenberry, a Peruvian superfood with a high vitamin and mineral content

15 Peruvian Superfoods That Will Change Your Life

Discover the rich vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and flavors in these mind-blowing Peruvian superfoods that hail from the Amazon to the Andes

Snow-capped peaks across a green valley with blue skies along the Salkantay trek.

Inca Trail Alternatives: 6 Scenic Andean Treks

If the Inca Trail is sold out or you prefer trekking along remote trails, these 6 Inca Trail alternatives are incredible trekking options in the majestic Andes Mountains of Cusco.