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Vacation in Peru : Highlights & Travel Tips
Peru is one of South America’s most rewarding destinations, combining ancient history, dramatic landscapes, and vibrant living culture in a way few countries can match. Travelers are drawn by the mystery of Machu Picchu, the legacy of the Inca Empire, and the contrast between the Andes, the Amazon, and the Pacific coast. Beyond the iconic sights, Peru feels special for its rich traditions, colorful festivals, welcoming communities, and world-famous cuisine, from ceviche in Lima to hearty highland dishes in Cusco and Arequipa.
Key highlights include exploring Cusco’s cobbled streets and archaeological sites, hiking the Inca Trail or visiting Machu Picchu by train, and discovering the Sacred Valley’s markets and ruins. Lake Titicaca offers cultural encounters and striking scenery, while the Amazon near Puerto Maldonado or Iquitos provides unforgettable wildlife experiences. Practical tips: altitude can affect travelers in Cusco and other highland areas, so plan time to acclimatize, stay hydrated, and take it easy on your first day. Book Machu Picchu entry and popular treks well in advance, pack layers for Peru’s changing climates, and use reputable transport providers for long-distance travel.
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Best time to travel Peru
The best time to visit Peru is generally from February to March and from October to November, when travel interest is highest and conditions are appealing for a mix of cultural sightseeing and scenic travel. February is especially popular, with March, October, and November also standing out, offering a good balance for exploring major highlights before or after the busiest midyear travel period.
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Cusco - In the Heart of the Inca Empire
We will stay in Cusco for a longer time, a fantastic city! In the 15th and 16th centuries, it was the center of the Inca Empire, which stretched across the Andes - from Colombia...
To the ends of the Earth!
And first to Peru. The first impression was very good, a bit simpler, cheaper, and more chaotic than Colombia and Ecuador. In Jaén, we spent only one evening/night before...
In the Sacred Valley
From Cusco, we travel for 3 days into the Sacred Valley of the Incas: Here, besides the famous Machu Picchu, there are many more sacred sites to explore. We avoid the classic...
Sacred Valley of the Incas and Machu Picchu
In Peru, a visit to Machu Picchu is a must, and we wanted to fulfill this long-held dream. Unfortunately, there have been such heavy rainfalls recently that the treks like the...
Manu National Park
Chullpas de Ninamarca
On the Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu
For a few weeks now, I have been in Peru and have absorbed all sorts of cultural background of this country steeped in Inca culture. Only the highlight of Peru and the most...
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Ecuador and Peru In Quechua, Machu Picchu means "Old Peak"
Quito, the capital of Ecuador, is 2850m high and sits at the foot of the Pichincha volcano, which last erupted in 1999. The city is known as the monastery of Ecuador due to its...
Day 48 of 175: World Cruise - Callao/ Peru
Day 48 of 175: World Cruise - Christmas Eve in Peru
22. & 23. Day Callao / Lima, Peru 16. & 17. 12. 2025
2 days at the port of Callao, the harbor and trade city, as well as Lima, the capital of Peru. A country about 3 times the size of Germany with the 13 million capital, Lima. The...
👷♂️Tag 30, 06.11. Nazca: The Aqueducts of Cantalloc
After visiting the Chauchilla Necropolis, we returned to Nazca and went to the eastern part of the city to the Aqueducts of Cantalloc. Here too, I quote excerpts from the...
Day 30, 06.11. Nazca: The Necropolis of Chauchilla
The time in Nazca until sunset, also for the departure of our bus, was limited. My driver suggested visiting the Necropolis of Chauchilla and the aqueducts of Cant
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Trujillo
After a sad farewell to the Andes, we headed back to the sea overnight to Trujillo - the third largest city in Peru after Lima and Arequipa. For a change, we treated ourselves...
Ecuador and Peru In Quechua, Machu Picchu means "Old Peak"
Quito, the capital of Ecuador, is 2850m high and sits at the foot of the Pichincha volcano, which last erupted in 1999. The city is known as the monastery of Ecuador due to its...
Huaraz
After the wellness time in Lima, we felt refreshed and wanted to explore the heights and the Andes one last time. So we took a winding and arduous bus ride to Huaraz at 3100...
On Lake Titicaca
The legendary Lake Titicaca is the highest navigable lake in the world (at 3,800 m). Its name possibly means "grey puma" (its shape is reminiscent of one when viewed from above)....
The Q'eros - A Tale
The chaotic tiendas by the roadside become less frequent, the noise of the city slowly subsides. The car chugs along the narrow paths, up the mountains. Up here in the rugged,...
The Jungle - Iquitos and its surroundings
Sunset - Bird Watching
The Inca Jungle Trail to Machu Picchu
We set off head over heels the next morning for a four-day action tour through the lower jungle to the world-famous Inca ruins "Machu Picchu." There are several trail options to...
Our Jungle Camp - Iquitos in the Amazon region
After great days in Lima, which we enjoyed very much, we continue to the next adventure. We fly to Iquitos in the Amazon region. Fun Fact: Iquitos, with 400,000 inhabitants, is...
South Peru
'I cannot see anything'
F: Huayhuash Trek
Since we had heard repeatedly that the cold was the main problem on this trek, we bought caps, gloves, and an additional sweater made of alpaca wool at the souvenir shops in...
Northern Peru - A ping pong between mountains and coast
Travel route Peru After a turbulent time in Ecuador, we landed in Lima on October 15th. With a bit of sadness, we realized that we had seen so little of this amazing...
Peru - Pacaya-Samiria NP in the Amazon region
A nice jetty for relaxation. Actually, everything was for relaxation. That was my jungle crew. Raphaela and Roberto. It was a real change of climate. At 5 o'clock in the...
Peru - Huaraz, Trekkingparadies im Norden
Beitrag 16 - Zurück in Peru, zurück in den Bergen. Die schönsten Gipfel Perus wollten erkundet werden.
Peru (8): INKA TRAIL & MACHU PICCHU
Der Hauptgrund, nach Peru zu fahren. Ein 4-tägiger Hiking-Trip zum Machu Picchu
Tag 30, 06.11., Nasca and Nasca Lines
The pickup at the hostel in the oasis of Huacachina at 8 AM - booked as a private ride - went well. Although it was a bit different than expected 😂. In front of the hoste
Colca Canyon
From Arequipa, we set off to the Colca Canyon, located about 160 km away, which, with a depth of 1000 to 2000 m, is one of the deepest canyons in the world.After a lengthy...
Huacachina
Take on Me
Arequipa & Colca Canyon
Courtyard of Still Life
Everyday life in the Peruvian Selva
Here in Santa Rosa, everyday life is slowly returning. I usually help out outside in the mornings and then in the afternoon I work on the computer for the Choba Choba Foundation...
Tips & Tricks for your Machu Picchu adventure
Impulses for your perfect stay
Peru
From Cuba, we took a week-long detour to Mexico before traveling through Peru for a month. We have captured the most exciting photos, including comments, in the photo gallery. If...
Our way to Machu Picchu
Probably at some point every traveler to Peru is drawn to Cusco, after all, the city located at an altitude of 3,430m is the starting point for visiting Machu Picchu and various...
Arequipa - the White City on the edge of the Andes
One of the most beautiful cities in Peru and the starting point for the Colca Valley
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