Peru

The Andes' (and perhaps of South America's) most compelling country, thanks to attractions including bustling capital Lima with its colonial core; remnants of ancient civilizations like the Nazca lines, Machu Picchu, and temples of Cuzco; and the eco-lodges of the Peruvian Amazon.

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Hiking in the Peruvian Andes

Jorge Arciniega Everyone's heard of Machu Picchu, of course, and this magical spot does indeed live up to the hype. And most visitors take a train here from Cuzco, but for real adventure, find a guide or join a group to get there the old-fashioned way nature intended - on foot, with a four- to five-day trek through ancient sites and mountainside communities of weavers and farmers. The best known route is the 26-mile Inca Trail, consisting of three overlapping routes and much of it following…

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Peru cited in 'South America's Iconic Vicuñas'

Visitors to part of Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador, and Peru (where it's the national animal and is even on the country's coat of arms) may come across this quintessential South American mammal, a camelid related to guanacos, llamas, and alpacas (which are descended from vicuñas) The smallest of the camelids, vicuñas stand about three feet tall at the shoulder; weigh between 70 and 150 pounds; and have long necks and legs as well as relatively small heads with long pointed ears. read…

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Huacachina one of '15 of the World's Lesser Know Travel Wonders'

There are many incredible destinations in the world yet to be overrun by tourists. If you're an explorer who likes to find under-the-radar spots, read on for a rundown of my favourite off-the-beaten-path destinations and experiences... read post

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Cuzco's Festival of the Sun among '4 of Latin America's Most Fascinating Festivals'

If you’re planning on choosing a holiday with a whole new sense of adventure, there seems to be a huge number of places still available to surprise - even shock and stun - the most jaded traveler. Yet while the temples of southeast Asia, vast canyons of North America, and unmistakable coastlines of Europe are all fantastic places to lose yourself for a week or two, one continent stands out from all the rest as a partygoer’s dream: Central and South America. We’ve all heard of the blowouts that…

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David Paul Appell December 5, 2024 at 11:43am

Peru´s Amazon is best known of course for its jungle lodges, cruises, and ecotourism in general. So I was suprised to learn that it´s also home to lesser known archaeological sites - and I´m fascinated by archaeological sites, so next trip to Peru, these are definitely on my list! https://www.travelandleisure.com/northern-peru-amazonas-region-guid...
Helen Brown April 7, 2024 at 2:23pm

Hard pass... https://travelnoire.com/sleep-side-cliff-hanging-hotel-peru

Would You Sleep On The Side Of A Cliff At This Hanging Hotel? - Travel Noire

Skylodge Adventure Suites is a hotel where the line between extreme adventure and five-star luxury blurs like never before.
Helen Brown March 19, 2024 at 3:08pm

Travel Noir also recently took a look at Ollantaytambo, in the Sacred Valley of the Incas: https://travelnoire.com/sacred-valley-ollantaytambo

You've Heard Of Lima And Cusco, What About This Hidden Gem In The Sacred Valley? - Travel Noire

Ollantaytambo has village views unlike anything you've seen. Clock out of your busy schedule and discover peace of mind in Peru.
Helen Brown November 12, 2023 at 8:15pm

A black-travel blog I follow called Travel Noire recently flagged Peru as one of a half dozen of South America´s safest countries to visit: https://travelnoire.com/safest-countries-in-south-america

The 6 Safest Countries in South America To Visit - Travel Noire

Traveling to South America has plenty of appeal to attract many types of tourists. The continent has at times had a questionable reputation, but...
Jorge Carlos Tejada Sobrino September 27, 2023 at 3:52pm

A little while ago Travel+Leisure shone a spotlight on Colca Canyo near Arequipa, and it sounds thrilling! https://www.travelandleisure.com/colca-canyon-peru-7376572
John Kipper April 1, 2023 at 1:13pm

Peru is an adventure travel wonderland, and Lonely Planet recently counted ten of the top ways: https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/top-things-to-do-peru

10 of the best things to do in Peru for adventurous travelers

From hiking the Inca Trail to surfing on the north coast, here are the best experiences in Peru.
John Kipper February 17, 2023 at 7:05pm

Aaand now Machu Picchu is open again! Though things remain fairly turbulent in Peru: https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/machu-picchu-reopening-after-pro...

Machu Picchu reopens for the first time after protests | CNN

The Inca citadel
John Kipper January 25, 2023 at 9:49am

Wow, things are getting so bad down here that they've had to close the country's top tourism draw for the foreseeable future:https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-64360531

Peru protests: Machu Picchu closed indefinitely and tourists stranded

Hundreds of visitors who were left stranded at the popular Inca site have now been rescued.
Jordan Simon January 8, 2023 at 12:02pm

All the political upheaval in Peru is continuing to have a devastating impact on tourism, including mass cancellations. So sad... https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/perus-tourism-sector-hurt-by...

Peru's tourism sector hurt by protests amid mass cancellations

Weeks of deadly protests in Peru after the ouster and detention of President Pedro Castillo have taken a toll on the country's economy, particularly…
Max Pesling December 24, 2022 at 11:08am

How the political upheaval here is affecting the tourism sector - in this case, in Cuzco: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/19/world/americas/peru-cusco-unrest...