Every August 1st, Peruvians celebrate National Alpaca Day, a unique day of fun, culture and celebration! Ask anyone who has ever visited Peru which animal they remember most. I guarantee there are very few who won’t mention the alpaca in their response. An icon for the country, the alpaca has become a national treasure in […]
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Lima is an incredibly vibrant, cultured and dynamic city with unlimited opportunities for exploration and discovery. Packed with a variety of Spanish colonial architecture, art and excellent cuisine, Lima is a must during your travels in South America. The best way to see all of the things that this amazing place has to offer is […]
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Machu Picchu weather can be a dilemma for any traveller that doesn’t invest the time and research needed to fully understand its peculiar sub-tropical nature. If you are not careful, the beautiful scenery can be obscured by rain, wind, fog and clouds. Checking the weather in Cusco will not suffice either, a 100 kilometers between […]
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Pachacamac temple 2018 Update: Discover with us the untold story of the Pachacamac god and the Pachacamac temple as well as information of the modern on-site Pachacamac museum, how to get to Pachacamac from Lima, Pachacamac tours and best tips to visit the site. Pachacamac God? Inca legend has it that Pachacamac (Pacha Kamaq in quechua) […]
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The Salkantay trek owes its name to the Salkantay peak which is one of the highest in Southern Peru. The main difference between the Salkantay trek vs Inca trail is that the former does not go through famous Inca ruins and it is more physically challenging. Nevertheless, it offers a wider range of landscapes and […]
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2018 Update: Only in Lima for a short amount of time and looking for something to do? Discover the 10 Best Things To Do in Lima in one day! Lima has so much to offer. It is one of the largest cities in South America and has a long history behind it. There are so […]
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Our travel experts explore the different ways to get from Lima Airport to Miraflores in 2018. Public Transport, Airport Express Lima, or Taxi? We explore all of the options in detail below. For information on booking a tour, comparing operators and reviewing prices we recommend to use FindLocalTrips.com a comparison website for tours and activities […]
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2018 Updated Info: Travelling by bus in Peru can sometimes be a little unsafe. Peru Hop, Cruz del Sur and similar companies offer a great and safe way to travel around Peru by bus, and these companies really focus on the safety aspect. Of course here at Peru Hop we are a little biased. We […]
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Discover the best ways to get from Lima to Machu Picchu in 2018. Public bus, hop-on hop-off bus, train or plane. We have all of the info! This is the most complete guide ever written for Lima to Machu Picchu options and it is updated every 3 months by our local Peruvian experts, so please […]
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*2018 Updated Information* I finally got to climb to the top of Rainbow Mountain Peru and must say it was everything I expected and even more! The mountain itself is incredible, and its easy to see where it gets its name Rainbow Mountain from as you can see from my photos below. Here, I plan […]
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