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Stunning Peru Destinations and Landscapes
The famous American television and film actor, Dean Stockwell said, “Going to Peru is, well, if you ever have an opportunity in your life to go there, you should do it because it is absolutely mind boggling.” - Dean Stockwell We couldn’t agree more, which is why we’re...
JP’s Favorite Destination: Peru’s Amazon
Having visited the stunning beaches of Ilha Grande with Montse earlier this week, our attention turns to another incredible and naturally spectacular destination chosen by another one of our travel specialists. From the office in Buenos Aires, we move to our Lima...
Explore Santa Catalina Monastery in Arequipa
Being included in the top 25 most popular places of interest in South America by Trip Advisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards 2013 is by no means a small feat. Located just two blocks from the impressive Plaza de Armas Square in Arequipa, you will get your first sight of...
San Camilo Market and Arequipan Gastronomy
Former French President Charles de Gaulle once said about France, ‘how can you govern a country that has 246 varieties of cheese?’ We cannot imagine what his reaction would have been had he governed Peru, a country with over 2,500 soup recipes, more than 3,000...
Coping with Altitude Sickness in Cusco
The beautiful town of Cusco and the picturesque surroundings of the Sacred Valley once the home of the Incan Empire is one of the most popular destinations in Peru and South America and a perfect place to stay before visiting Machu Picchu. As a UNESCO World Heritage...
Peru Vacation Preparations | Inca History Lesson
‘Inca’, ‘The Inca’s’ those are the first thoughts many travelers have when you ask them about Peru’s history. The Inca culture is indeed one of South America’s most studied pre-Columbian cultures and one you will certainly hear about it during each and every day of...
Reaching Machu Picchu on the Salkantay Trek
One of the most popular destinations in the world and one of the New7 Wonders of the World, Machu Picchu should not be missed off any South American travel itinerary. The popularity of the Inca Trail has led to travellers searching for the next route to reach Machu...
Sacred Valley Visit in Photos
We’ve just published our latest South America travel video about the diversity of the Sacred Valley of the Inca’s, that was created in corporation with Richard from The View South. To gather all the necessary footage, Richard spent a couple of days in the Sacred...
Video | Diversity of the Sacred Valley | Horseback Riding to Paragliding
Officially known as the Urubamba Valley, the Sacred Valley of the Incas lies in the Peruvian Andes, about 10 miles north of the former Inca capital of Cusco. The historic gateway to Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley draws many thousands of visitors each year, although...
