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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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Peru: Nasca
When you come to Nasca, of course you want to see the world-famous Nasca Lines. These are ancient geometric patterns and mysterious animal figures ranging in size from 10 to...
Peru: Chiclayo
Earrings of the Señor de Sipan
Lima, Peru
Lima After our plane landed safely, we drove straight to Miraflores where our apartment was located. It was a beautiful apartment with a view of the sea and the Lima skyline....
Amazonas, Puerto Maldonado
Animals, extreme humidity, and unwanted roommates.
On the trail of the Incas through Peru
Since my flight arrives at night, I take it easy when I arrive in Lima. I stroll along the promenade of the very modern and beautiful district of Miraflores and browse through...
Arequipa - the white city
After enriching ourselves with the cultural aspects in Nazca, we continued our journey to Arequipa, as usual, by overnight bus. Arequipa is located in the south and is the...
Abancay, Peru
Abancay, Peru
Shining beetles, green oranges, and other peculiarities: My last days in the Peruvian Selva
Time has flown by - I spent more than 3.5 months in the Peruvian Selva. Conclusion: I really enjoyed it and by the end, I felt quite at home. The 'family' from Santa Rosa said...
Methodical initiation difficulties, exciting evening conversations, and a lot of warmth
Exactly today, 8 weeks ago, my adventure began. As 'feared', time flies by – and this is of course a good sign 😉. During these 8 weeks, I have already experienced and learned a...
“Rest day” on the Inca Trail
Today we start the third day of the Inca Trail and after yesterday it can only get easier - a rest day. Before breakfast we see the Pumasillo mountain illuminated by the morning...
Inca Trail
Finally, the Inca Trail begins! As many of you probably know, I booked this event back in October 2022. I know, it was a bit excessive, but you don't need to tell me that. Since...
Turtle Tuesday
Today was probably one of the best days ever! Not just of the trip, but one of the highlights of my life - but I don't know that in the morning. It's Sophie's 22nd birthday and...
Days 16, 17, 18 and 19 of the Inca Trail
Hello everyone... the Inca Trail. Fascinating and hell at the same time. The first day started at 4:00 in the morning. Even though I was supposed to be picked up, I still had to...
The next two road trips
Sun, beach, and whales in Organos I am back again with two fresh travel reports. About four weeks ago, we went on our first trip to Organos, which is a small town about five...
Mountain Overdose in Huaraz
We go directly from sea level to the city of Huaraz, located at an altitude of 3000 meters, and the way there is characterized by spectacular views. Just before we arrive in the...
Four weeks of project work
At the time of my last blog post, I didn't have a fixed project and my daily life here in Chiclayo was just starting. All of this is very different now. I have been working in...
The Wonder of Machu Picchu
During our time in Cusco, we took a short trip to Aguas Calientes for 2 nights to visit the famous World Heritage Site Machu Picchu. In our opinion, Machu Picchu deserves its...
Cusco - Back to Civilization at 3400m
The view from the hostel
Visiting Central in Lima, the best restaurant in South America (21.03.2022)
Indescribable. Great ambiance, attentive service, incredible creativity and taste...
Cusco, Machu Picchu and Pisac
Plaza de Armas
Peru - How quickly three months can fly by...
Peru *that will be 50 pictures folks, we just couldn't decide ;)* At the beginning, we weren't even sure if we wanted to stay for three whole months, and now we have actually...
Huaraz
28.10. At 6:00 a.m. our bus arrives in Huaraz. Rodolfo, our hiking tour guide, picks us up and we walk together to our hotel, which is located near the center. "El Jacal" is...
Lares Trek - Camping in the Andes
The original reason for our trip to Peru was that I had read a blog article about a multi-day trek through the Andes to Machu Picchu and it was clear: we wanted to do that too....
Ayacucho: Easter in the mountains
We had decided to spend a few days of Holy Week (Semana Santa) in Ayacucho. This is a city in the central highlands that is internationally known for its Easter celebrations (the...
From Bolivia to Peru
Copacabana and Puno on Lake Titicaca, Cusco
Ayacucho, the city in the Andes
Sunday, December 16, 2018 We are back in the capital! The last few days were quite eventful and we don't want to keep these experiences from you. Experiences is the keyword,...
Paracas - Huacachina - Nazca: Sand - Sand - Sand
13.11.2018 The small desert town of Paracas is completely geared towards tourism. The agencies line up side by side on the main street and compete for customers. After our...
Second stop: Peru, Part 1: Culture shock in Lima
We knew that we wanted to go back to the basics, but we were not aware that we would be so suddenly and brutally confronted with the true basics of life in Peru. When you read...
Are you doing Pictchu
Why did the Inca Empire fall? The llamas looted the granary.