Peru Travel Stories

Dec 1, 2024 • 7 min read

Here's what you need to know about culture, etiquette and safety in Peru before you travel to this mesmerizing South American nation.

Oct 25, 2024 • 9 min read

Peru has packed a wealth of attractions into its borders, and it can be hard to know where to begin. These are the 13 places you need to visit in Peru.

Jan 30, 2024 • 7 min read

Every adventure-seeking family with a great appetite should have Peru on their "dream destinations" list. Here are the best things to do there with kids.

Jan 10, 2024 • 6 min read

Peru has long been a destination for backpackers on a budget and now other travelers have caught on – here's how to make your money go further on the road.

Jan 2, 2024 • 11 min read

From cutting through the countryside to connecting cities, these 24 railway journeys offer entirely new perspectives on a destination.

Dec 14, 2023 • 2 min read

Curious if you need a visa for visiting Peru? Here's all you need to know.

Nov 16, 2023 • 6 min read

From lesser-known pre-Incan archaeological sites to lush jungles and tranquil beaches, these are the best road trips in Peru.

Nov 14, 2023 • 7 min read

Exploring Peru is a real adventure and worth every minute of extra planning. Here’s our guide to getting around once you're here.

Aug 30, 2023 • 4 min read

There are ways to find lesser-traveled trekking routes to reach magnificent Machu Picchu. Here, our Peru expert recommends a few.

Nov 24, 2022 • 5 min read

The lengthy coastline of this South American country offers beaches as diverse as its people and cultures.

Apr 13, 2021 • 6 min read

Cloud-scraping peaks, lush rainforests, and rivers teeming with life all intertwine in Peru's kaleidoscope of natural wonders. Here are our top picks for this…

Sep 16, 2020 • 6 min read

Get to know the history behind Peru's most famous site: the fascinating Inca citadel of Machu Picchu.

Jul 22, 2020 • 5 min read

From desert to coast, here are some of the most beautiful drives in the Americas to inspire your next road trip.

Apr 30, 2020 • 6 min read

A writer attempts to return to Italy from Peru upon learning that his parents had passed away from COVID-19.

Sep 5, 2019 • 5 min read

The northern city of Chachapoyas is one of Peru’s fastest growing destinations. Here's how to see the ruins and enjoy the town far from the crowds.

Jun 28, 2019 • 5 min read

What if we didn’t have porters to help us achieve our bucket-list trek on the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu? No one to help carry our clothes, tents, gear,…

May 22, 2019 • 3 min read

The solstices hold spiritual and religious meaning in societies around the world, and many of our modern day solstice celebrations have long historical…

Apr 15, 2019 • 6 min read

In the lush valleys of southern Peru, every year between March and April, grapes designated for pisco are harvested, fermented and distilled in order to…

Feb 18, 2019 • 4 min read

Cuzco and the Sacred Valley are no travel secrets – iconic Inca ruins dot the region and world-class hikes wind through its hills, drawing people from all…

Oct 30, 2018 • 5 min read

The Inca Trail is one of the most famous treks in the world, hosting thousands of hikers each year looking to experience the historic path that stretches…

Aug 21, 2018 • 5 min read

Most travelers on a debut tour of Peru struggle to tear themselves away from the evocative ruins of Machu Picchu. But the so-called "lost city of the…

Aug 7, 2018 • 5 min read

More demanding than southern Peru’s Inca Trail and lesser known than neighboring Cordillera Blanca, the Cordillera Huayhuash suits most better as a…