Machu Picchu is undoubtedly a popular South American destination – and with good reason. Set atop the Andes Mountains, this archaeological site was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983 and is also considered one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. But how...
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Peru is a highlight of any trip to South America. With attractions like Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca and the Colca Valley, you’re sure to find yourself with plenty to see and do in Peru.
Top 10 Cities in South America
Stretching from the icy glaciers of Chile all the way to Cartagena’s Caribbean coast, South America is a colossal continent. The diverse countries are full of cities waiting to be discovered. Some are colonial, some are cosmopolitan. Some are stunning, while some have a slightly more raffish charm...
How to Spend a Day in Lima
So you’ve arrived in Peru’s sprawling capital city. But now you find yourself at a loss as to where to start. Fear not! Here’s our guide to some of the city’s best sights and places to eat. It’s your one-stop guide on how to plan a...
Visiting Lake Titicaca in Peru – What to See
Lake Titicaca claims the title of the world’s highest navigable lake at a dizzying 3,812 metres above sea level. And as South America’s largest lake, it’s one of Peru’s many attractions. With deep blue waters ringed by the undulating mountains of the Andes, it’s an incredibly scenic...
How to Spend 48 Hours in Cuzco
As the gateway to the New World Wonder of Machu Picchu, Cuzco is a popular base for many visitors to Peru. But the Inca capital has plenty of its own attractions to warrant at least a few days of your attention. Sitting at an altitude of 3,399...
Inti Raymi Photo by Photo
Every year on the 24th of June, the winter solstice in the Southern Hemisphere, Cuzco celebrates the Inca Festival of the Sun. Inti Raymi was the greatest festival in the Inca calendar and still remains an important date today. However the festivities have very much changed over...
The Differences Between Llamas, Alpacas & Vicunas
Don’t know your alpaca from your llama? Still confused over which ones you might eat as a steak and which one’s fur you might wear as a pair of gloves? Fear not, we’re here to assist with a quick guide to the most famous camelids of Peru...
Instagrams of the month: Spotlight on Peru’s Inca Ruins
Machu Picchu is without doubt the world’s most famous Inca ruin. However Peru has many more ancient sites that shed light on how truly advanced this civilisation was. They’re incredible examples of human engineering and manpower. Instagram is full of photos of these Inca ruins, ranging from...
The Flora and Fauna of the Amazon Rainforest
The biodiversity of the Amazon rainforest is absolutely staggering. It’s 5.5 million km² covers 40% of South America and nine countries. It contains nearly 10% of all known wildlife species with new discoveries being made on average every three days. Amazonian tribes who have never been contacted are...
World’s Greatest Lakes (You Might Not Have Heard Of)
Who doesn’t like a lake? They are invariably surrounded by picturesque landscapes of quaint countryside or dramatic mountains. The water is generally calm and, good weather assumed, the expansive vistas are usually quite stunning. Coupled together, this invites a state of meditative contemplation that appeals to...