Peru Travel Guide

What to Eat in Peru: Famous Peruvian Foods

BootsnAll — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:03:56 +0000

Peru has exploded onto the scene as the gastronomic capital of South America. Famous chefs and 5 star restaurants in Lima have certainly lent a hand to bringing this diverse cuisine to light, and the best part of enjoying a meal in Peru is you’re sure to never eat the same thing twice. Peruvians highly [...]

Itinerary for 10 Days in Peru

BootsnAll — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 22:12:46 +0000

The Incas could never have predicted that hundreds of years after their disappearance Peru would become one of the most visited destinations in all of South America. The diversity of activities you can experience in Peru will leave you more breathless than the altitude change you’ll feel upon arriving to its vibrant city of Cuzco, [...]

Things to do in Lima

Cristina — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 06:00:27 +0000

With nearly 9 million inhabitants, Lima is a combination of many cities, mixing the high end luxurious neighborhoods with the less developed outskirts. In between, one can find the historical district with its many places to visit. Lima is known as the best city in Peru to try the local cuisine. Here are some things [...]

American Embassy in Lima, Peru

Cristina — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 06:00:52 +0000

Generally speaking, when an American citizen needs the help of the American Embassy, something went terribly wrong. The American Embassy in Lima is meant to offer assistance to the US citizens living in Peru and those traveling to Peru. The American citizens traveling to Peru are urged to register with the Embassy, so that help [...]

Hotels near Machu Picchu

Cristina — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 06:00:23 +0000

When planning to visit Machu Picchu , first you need to get to Cusco , which is the gateway into the Inca historical site. If you plan to take the Inca Trail, you’ll leave from Cusco (after getting used to the high altitude for 3 to 7 days). Another option is to stay in Aguas [...]

Cheap Hotels in Arequipa

Cristina — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 06:00:25 +0000

Arequipa is a city located in the Southern Coastal Peru, 2,380 m above the sea level. It is surrounded by three impressive volcanoes out of which one – El Misti- can be easily hiked year-round. It is the second most popular city among travelers (after Cusco ). Together with Puno, Cusco and Naza, it is [...]

Cheap Hostels in Cusco

Cristina — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 06:00:46 +0000

Cusco (also “Cuzco”) is the most visited city in Peru thanks to being close to Machu Picchu (and other Inca sites, too) and on the railway which offers access to Lake Titicaca. But the city is also a delight to visit. The capital of the Inca Empire has a lot of colonial architecture to be [...]

Cheap Hotels in Cusco

Cristina — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 06:00:34 +0000

Cusco (also “Cuzco”) is located in the Southern Sierras and is the most popular travel destination in Peru. It is the gateway to Machu Picchu , Lake Titicaca and the city itself offers plenty of places to visit , which are filled with history. The capital of the Inca Empire, Cusco is a city you [...]

Cheap Hostels in Lima

Cristina — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 06:00:50 +0000

Lima might not be the most famous travel destination in Peru, but it has its fair share of places to visit and things to do. From the colonial architecture , to the wonderful churches and exquisite cuisine, Lima is a good option for getting used to Peru before traveling to other parts of the country. [...]

Cheap Hotels in Lima

Cristina — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 06:00:14 +0000

Regardless of the place you visit, the flight and the accommodation will make the biggest of your travel budget. And even if you don’t care about fancy facilities, a nice room with at least basic facilities is a good choice for any place we visit. And of course, that applies to Lima, as well. Barranco, [...]