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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TOUR in PERU - Tour Operator February 6, 2011 at 7:20pm

I don't think it's only ilegal loggers; but also multinationals which do not care about the enviromment and indigenous villages such as this one but their own interests. Let's work responsibly all together!
Sam Scribe February 6, 2011 at 6:32pm

CNN: In an effort to ramp up pressure for Peru to crack down on illegal loggers in its region of the Amazon, an indigenous rights organization has released what it says are photos of an uncontacted tribe in Brazil that is threatened by the logging across the border. Problem is, will this really stop logging?
TOUR in PERU - Tour Operator February 4, 2011 at 6:39pm

Any questions about Cuzco Machu Picchu or any other destinations about Peru; just contact us at www.tourinperu.com. Our staff of travel experts will be there to help you!

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Ancient Summit _Nina Fogelman February 4, 2011 at 6:37pm

Hello Everyone,

Fairly new on Tripatini so am in a learning curve. Looking forward to getting in the swing of things. Happy Friday for those of you who get to take weekends off.

Nina
José Balido December 20, 2010 at 11:41pm

You won't see much of Peru in the multiple-award-winning Undertow... but on a human level, it's one of the best fílms I've seen in a long time. And, of course, I had to post about it.
Adventures Within Reach November 30, 2010 at 1:11am

Poll: Where is your next ideal adventure vacation?

View the answers and submit your own here.

*Peru is an option!
Tripatini September 17, 2010 at 4:48pm

Check out the latest Peru shout-out on the Tripatini blog, about Lima, Cuzco, and Macchu Picchu.
Tripatini July 15, 2010 at 11:50pm

Cuzco is back in the Tripatini blog! This time the focus is on the ruins of Sacsayhuamán, the imposing religious complex just outside the city. Read why.

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Mark Chesnut June 4, 2010 at 8:15pm

Hi Cessy, the article will be on my sites, www.LatinFlyer.com and www.LatinFlyerBlog.com, later next week. During my travels around Latin America I've come across several really cool but now defunct hotels with interesting architecture and super cool histories (then I'm going to follow that article with a round-up of 5 or 6 very cool mid-20th-century hotels that actually still function). I would loved to have been in Lima in '83 to see -- I bet it was a gorgeous hotel!
Cessy Meacham June 4, 2010 at 7:30pm

Hi Mark, where will you publish that article? sounds fascinating!
back in 1983 I worked in Downtown Lima where back then all the Airlines and Travel Agencies where on La Colmena Street, and if I am not mistaken it was still funtioning, wow memories walking by that beautiful landmark El Gran Hotel Crillon!