Category Archives: Peru

Ridiculously useful Peru travel guides, itineraries, packing lists, tours and day trips.

Peru Itinerary: 2 Weeks in Peru (Routes, Transport, Accommodation)

Machu Picchu llama lying down

You’ve picked the right country! Peru boasts of every type of terrain possible. 2 weeks in this South American country is ample time to soak up the Peruvian culture without feeling rushed. Here is our extensive Peru itinerary, which can be reduced or extended depending on your timescale. It details the top Peru tourist attractions, […]

14 Ways to Get to Machu Picchu [2024] Entrance Fees, Rules + Routes

Machu Picchu in Peru

Machu Picchu in Peru features high on many travellers’ bucket lists, and rightfully so. One of the new seven wonders of the world, Machu Picchu is hailed as an archaeologist’s dream. Believed to have been built by hand in the 15th century by Peru’s Inca civilisation, this South American icon is hard to miss and is […]

Backpacking Peru – Routes, Attractions, Treks and Pisco

Huacachina lagoon view of town and water in Peru

Peru is one of the easiest South American countries to travel around. Whether you are flying solo, hitting the road with your partner or travelling with friends, this country is accommodating of every type of traveller and budget. Backpacking Peru could not be easier now because of its seamless transport links, the variety of cheap […]

6 Reasons You Should Not Bypass Paracas, Peru

Penguins on rocks at Islas Ballestas in Paracas Peru

Paracas, Peru is a small town on the coast. It lies in the Ica region, 152 miles from Lima. Some miss out this coastal location, heading straight to the sandy dunes of Huacachina instead. However, there are so many things to do in Paracas and attractions close by, especially if you like marine life which […]