Travelogues Peru

We continue to follow the footsteps of the Incas and hike to a high mountain lake.

Christmas Feeling at Hauptplatz in Arequipa Plaza de Armas - Arequipa As already mentioned at the end of our last travel article, we were able to make ourselves comfortable...

Place 1: Sacred Valley Cusco was a very energetic city with many tourists from around the world. In Plaza de Armas there are many people asking if you need a massage, if you...

For two weeks now, we have been in Cusco and have visited many Inca sites here. We were amazed again and again at how perfectly the Incas built the heavy stones on top of each...

Imagine sitting on a night bus called Exclusiva, where you can recline the seats to 180°. Doesn't that sound like a dream night bus ride? Oh no, we soon realized that it wasn't....

After an intense week at home, where we enjoyed family and Baselbiet, our big adventure finally started on August 27th. On Tuesday, we flew from Basel to Lima, Peru, with a...

THE highlight of any visit to Peru. It won't surprise you: the Inca ruins are of course highly commercialized. The only 'official' way from Cusco to Machu Picchu is by train. If...

The second largest city in Peru is located in the middle of 3 volcanoes: Misti (5822 m), Chachani (6057 m), and Picchu Picchu (5665 m). Most of the buildings in the city were...

Ica is located slightly south of Lima on the coast and is a desert city. I chose it because it is slightly less touristy than the cities of Pisco and Nasca (with the Nasca Lines)....

We noticed the altitude. It's really not to be underestimated. Headaches, shortness of breath, nosebleeds, and sore throat have been accompanying us since Bogota (2640 meters...

We originally planned to stay for only four weeks. However, unnoticed, those four weeks turned into eight.... We are glad to have started our journey here, with David and his...

So it's time for an update again. Today we are going on the Inka Jungle Trek, which lasts 4 days. Maybe some of you know that it is customary to hike the Inka Trail to Machu...

After Bolivia, many things in Peru were similar, but many things were also different. Certain differences in development standards are obvious and in terms of tourism, Peru...

Working on even more altitude

First stop: Lima Peru

By bus from Màncora to Chiclayo. In Chiclayo, we had booked a hostel for the same night as we were supposed to arrive at 3:45 am. However, since the bus was delayed and left...

Work ethic and border experiences

It was not easy for me to part with Ecuador and even with Montanita. After a week, I had become accustomed to the relaxed beach town's atmosphere, and by the end, I knew so many...

Wochenendausflug, zu zweit auf einem Roller durch Sacred Valley. In der Nähe des Plaza de Armas in Cusco kann man überall Tagestouren nach Sacred Valley buchen. Irgendwie...

Weekend trip to Chanchamayo, more specifically to La Merced in the jungle. Last Wednesday, a friend from school and I took a night bus to La Merced and booked an Airbnb. Our bus...

A beautiful city

After getting to know the capital of Peru, we head south and drive to Ica, a small city surrounded by huge sand dunes. But apparently there is more than just sand here, as Ica...

A little outside the city center of Lima lies the district of Chaclacayo, which offers an idyllic small-town atmosphere with nature and beautiful weather. Together with my host...

When traveling to Peru, a visit to the Inca capital of Cusco is a must. Initially, we were not interested in the tourist hustle and bustle and opted for a budget-friendly...

After a layover in Dallas/Fort Worth (USA) and exaggerated security checks, such as patting down to the crotch area, I arrived safely in the capital Lima. The city is located in...

25-26.10.2017 On 24.10., during a guided tour of the city of Cusco, I met Mark, an Englishman, and we spontaneously decided to visit Machu Picchu together the next day. After...

16.10. my first night in a stable with chickens and a meowing cat. Who else has been lurking around here? I don't feel exhausted, but rather quite fit. But the first thing I...

Nach unserer Nachtfahrt von Cusco nach Nasca, informierten wir uns über die Preise für Ausflüge zu den Nasca Linien. Bei einem Preisunterschied von 90€ Flug zu 30€ (inkl....

Back from our Machu Picchu tour, we had hardly paid any attention to Cusco. So the next day we dedicated to exploring the tourist town. Besides many street vendors and waiters...

June 30th. I am welcomed in my breakfast restaurant like an old acquaintance. The oldest girl passes me with a quick nod and comes back shortly after with bread and eggs....