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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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Gechillter Abend
Then I went out again. Of course yesterday was a bit busier because it was Sunday. Before that, I was at the hotel on the roof terrace and chilled out there. Then I got another...
Sacred Valley
Last destination on our tour was the Sacred Valley, which we explored with the ATVs. We were picked up by a bus that took us to the starting point of the tour. We drove with the...
Arequipa
In Arequipa, we are dropped off by the taxi driver on a busy narrow street in front of our hotel. Chef Martin leads us through a small courtyard into a huge room made of natural...
Incaruins and Camelids
Upon arrival at the airport, countless drivers compete for the favor of the newcomers. Carlos wins the race, takes us to the hotel cheaply, and we arrange for a half-day tour to...
Machu Picchu
We boarded the plane again and arrived in Cusco in the morning, fully rested and ready to start our typical city exploration. Juli had already been here with her parents in...
Chill in Arequipa
After another slightly arduous 7-hour bus ride, we arrived late in Arequipa, treated ourselves to a midnight snack, and then could hardly sleep due to the party life around the...
Welcome to Peru
Good morning friends ❤️ I think it's time to write my first blog entry. I am in Peru (Lima) now for 1 month. I guess some of you are wondering why the hell I stayed in Lima for...
Halftime: Cusco
Last weekend I bought a tourist ticket because almost all the ruins were included in our scooter tour. There are also several museums included in Cusco. On Thursday morning, I...
Lima -> Cusco
Aquapark Lima
Day 34 - 39 / Arequipa
Monday, 02.04.2018 - 07.04.2018
Day 19-20 / Nazca
March 18-19, 2018
Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu
From Sucre we first drove towards Salkantay and at our first campsite we set off to a beautiful lagoon overlooking a glacier. Here we immediately noticed that we were at 3800m...
From Lima to Paracas
08.10.2017 Monday: At 7:20 am I was picked up by the bus company and we started our journey towards Paracas. On the way, there was a tour of a colonial estate in Chincha,...
03.08.: Abancay - 2,400 m
The groundskeeper, who has to be at the sports field from 06:00 in the morning, can't think of anything better than waking me up through the hostel lady. There is no apparent...
Tag 116: Aguas Calientes
'Inka Jungle Trail' On the way to Machu Picchu, Day 3
Puno
Holy Saint Florian, please set my little house on fire! Then I'll buy myself a ship, hooray, and sail to Lake Titicaca! The journey to Puno was quite intense. Tired from the...
Cusco
Excellent.
Back at the Hotel Las Mercedes
Before I went to the hotel, I did some quick shopping and then I wanted to go to the cinnamon roll shop where I was two days ago and just before that I was wondering whether the...
Relaxed morning
I was awake early. I went out around 7:30 and went for a walk. The entire place was mostly empty. I wanted to try a place for breakfast at 8 a.m. but it was closed. So I visited...
20.-23.08. - Lima, Peru
On the 19th we took the bus to Guayaquil (a good 4 hours). We spent one night here because we flew on to Lima in Peru on the 20th. The flight to Lima was pretty relaxed. This...
01/03/2023 to 04/03/2023 - Lima / Peru
One last time, we can unpack our shorts for a longer period of time, because the sun is shining in Lima and it's 25 degrees. The capital of Peru is located on the dry Pacific...
The Grand Andean Experience
Ausangate Trek 5 Days , an incredible and lesser-known hike that surrounds the sacred snow-capped mountain ('Apu') of Ausangate (6,372m / 20,900ft), taking you through...
Juanita and Santa Catalina
Not far from Arequipa, in 1995, a sensational discovery was made on the Nevado Ampato at an altitude of 6000m: the approximately 500-year-old mummy of a girl of about 14 years...
Goodbye Cuzco
We have embraced Cuzco, despite its altitude, with its people, markets, and the beautiful surroundings. We have not dealt much with cow heads and snail slime, but we have...
Inca culture and chocolate cake
Fog and clearings alternate. Once again, we are amazed by the skill and creativity of the Incas. The huge rocks, weighing tons, were painstakingly pulled up by hundreds of...
Machupicchu
We decide to wait on a plateau from where we have a very good view of the ancient Inca fortress... when the fog clears😉. Around 10 o'clock, the clouds start moving and a little...
Terraces of Moray
Researchers believe that the Incas conducted agricultural experiments in Moray. In the round depressions, surrounded by platforms up to 1.80m high, they examined the effects of...
Kulturfestival
In Cuzco, one must always expect heavy rain showers. Therefore, we like to take advantage of the dry or sunny periods to visit the beautiful main square 'Plaza de Armas'. During...
Huaca Pucllana
This at least 2000 year old - pyramid in the middle of Limas Center. We went there today and had a short excursion with a guide. Has been build as a ceremonial, ritual place....