When the Spanish Conquistadores invaded in Peru over 500 years ago, Peru changed for ever. Much of the grandeur and splendour of the mighty Inca Empire was destroyed in a matter of months. Inca sites like Machu Picchu and Choquequirao were lost for centuries to the dense Amazon Jungle, but others like Ollantaytambo and Cusco [...more]
Have you ever thought about combining the best of two South American destinations and creating a trip of a life time? Well many people do, and by far the most popular choice is combining Peru and Ecuador to create a Machu Picchu and Galapagos Tour. There are many things to consider when planning a Machu [...more]
Are you planning a Machu Picchu and Galapagos Tour? Then we have a month by month guide to the Galapagos to help you pick the perfect travel dates. Remember that for Machu Picchu the rainy season is November through until mid April. January Land birds start nesting, generally after the first rain [...more]
The Inca Empire which once dominated South America is now only a distant memory. Once a civilization of great power and influence, the Incas came to a sudden demise in the 16th century after small army of Spanish Conquistadores successfully invaded the continent. The Incas never developed written communication, and only chronicles written by the [...more]
If you are into archaeological sites and specifically ´huacas´(sacred burial temples), it is worth visiting the Huaca Huallamarca located in the heart of San Isidro, Lima. It dates back to the sixth century and was used initially by the Huallas. It especially stands out because of the sharp contrast it forms with the modern buildings [...more]
Located in the district of Pueblo Libre close to the historic centre of Lima is the Larco Museum Museo Arqueológico Rafael Larco Herrera). Founded in 1926 and housed in a vice-royal 18th century mansion, the Larco Museum showcases 3000 years of development of pre-Columbian and Peruvian history. Recommend on Facebook Tweet about it Subscribe to [...more]
There are many treks in the Colca Canyon, but if you are planning on descending to the canyon floor, even if just for the day, it is best to be fit and prepared for the altitude, as it is tough going and is often quite dangerous in places. Guides are recommended and local tour operators [...more]
Peru has many great tourist attractions of which the most popular and well known is Machu Picchu near Cusco. However, many visitors don’t realize that Peru is actually two-thirds Jungle, and is considered to have the greatest bio-diversity on earth. Travel to certain parts of Peru’s vast Amazon Jungle is actually a lot easier than [...more]
Often areas rich in endemic birds are often close to historical centers of culture, such as Machu Picchu. This is because the local environmental and climate suit both birds and humans. Machu Picchu is located in the humid low Urubamba basin within the pleasant climate if the Vilcanota Valley that was the home of Inca [...more]
Our Peru Guide Editor Paul Jones gives his verdict on the restaurant Divina Comedia. I am a fan of great food (just ask my wife), and over the years I have been lucky enough to eat in many of the best restaurants that Cusco has to offer (Amongst many bad ones!). It is fair to [...more]