Located in Northern Peru, Mancora holds the title of my favorite beach town in the world. During my two years of living in Peru, I frequently enjoyed long weekends in Mancora. The center of Mancora is bustling with an abundance of fantastic restaurants, lively bars, intriguing Peruvian markets, and thrilling activities such as surfing. It’s …
Rainbow Mountain is one of the most popular mountains to hike on in Peru. It’s famous because of its unique look; which consists of stripes in seven colors. Rainbow Mountain is also notorious for being one of the most difficult hikes in Peru. The mountain is 5,200 meters (17,060 feet) above sea level—an altitude that …
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When visiting Lima, Peru, you may be surprised to discover that you can swim amongst hundreds of sea lions in the Pacific Ocean. I’m from the USA, where such an activity would only be allowed in the confines of a controlled environment, such as an aquarium. In Peru, however, you can dive right into the …
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Before we discuss Peruvian street food, we have to first explore the broader context of Peruvian cuisine. Peruvian cuisine is one of the best in the world. Lima—the country’s capital, is one of the world’s best food cities. Two restaurants in Lima, Peru are consistently ranked as two of the top-10 best restaurants in the …
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Peru is one of the most popular travel destinations in South America, and for good reason! With a rich history, stunning landscape, and friendly people, Peru has something for everyone. If you’re planning a trip to Peru, you may be wondering what the best itinerary is. There are so many options and it can be …
Huacachina Desert Oasis is the largest sand dune in South America, located four hours south of Lima, Peru in the Ica region. Much like other areas in Peru, the area boasts a unique and beautiful landscape, made up of both a desert and a lagoon. People like to visit Huacachina because of the combination of …
Pisac is a small town located in the Sacred Valley of the Cusco Region of Peru. Like much of the Cusco Region, Pisac’s culture is an infusion of Incan & Spanish customs & beliefs. Pisac is set in the Andes Mountains and near the Vilcanota River; centering it in a natural sanctuary. Pisac is a …
Inti Punku, also known as the Sun Gate at Machu Picchu is an Incan ruin that’s located in the Cusco Region of Peru. Inti Punku means “sun gate” in Quechua—the language of the Incans. The Incans lived in Peru between the years of 1400 and 1533 CE. During this time, they built several pieces of …
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Lima is the capital city of Peru. All international flights must first land in Lima before going anywhere else in the country. Since all flights first stop in Lima, most tourists decide to spend at least a day exploring the city before heading to another destination in Peru. Tourists spend time in Lima for its …
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Peru was my first destination when I set out to travel long-term two years ago. While there, I toyed with the idea of going to the Amazon. It seemed like it could be a cool adventure, but it scared me because it was a little too outside of what I was comfortable with, so I skipped …