Peru
Itinerary North and South Peru: the ultimate round trip for 2 to 4 weeks
Although most travelers only visit the south of Peru, we are a big fan of Northern Peru! The north is a lot less touristy than the south. That's why we recommend that you leave Peru for a minimum of three to four weeks and that you take part of both Northern Peru and...
Machu Picchu: everything you need to know before you visit this world wonder
You can't leave Peru until you've visited the famous Machu Picchu. The impressive location in combination with the special Inca history make this one of the highlights of Peru. Because you'll probably visit this world wonder only once in your life, we have created a...
Transport to Machu Picchu: train from Cusco to Aguas Calientes
If you want to visit the Machu Picchu you will soon discover that you can't do this directly from Cusco, but from Aguas Calientes. This village has a beautiful location, half an hour's drive from the world famous Machu Picchu, and therefore mainly consists of hotels,...
What te do in Cajamarca: 5 tips + practical information
Cajamarca is one of the pearls of northern Peru. It is an unmissable city on your travel route through the versatile country of Peru. Cajamarca has a beautiful location in the mountains. The city is located at an altitude of around 2,700 meters and has a fresh...
Travel blog Lima: The 5 best highlights and practical tips
If you are going to make a tour through Peru, you will probably start or end in Lima. And that's not a bad thing because it's a wonderful city! Lima was even compared to Miami by our Colombian friend and when you see the coastline of the Barranco & Miraflores...
What to do in Chachapoyas: 3 tips + practical information
High in the mountains in the north of Peru is the cozy town of Chachapoyas. In addition to a pleasant village square, delicious coffee and nice restaurants, you can do very cool things in the area. For example, it's the perfect base for visiting Kuelap; the Machu...
Gocta waterfall: a must see in Northern Peru
At 771 meters, the Gocta waterfall is the third highest waterfall in the world and that provides spectacular views. The special thing about this waterfall is that it was only discovered in 2005 by a group of adventurers. The Gocta is surrounded by rugged nature and is...
Kuelap: with the cable car to the Machu Picchu of the north
Northern Peru is becoming increasingly popular among tourists . This region has a lot to offer and they also found out in Peru. They embrace their natural wonders and are on their way to making the area more accessible to tourists. Kuelap is one of the highlights of...
Barranco: the best town to stay in Lima
Most Peru tours start in the capital Lima. But what is the best area to sleep in this huge city? Googling for a moment ... What is immediately noticeable is that there are actually only two good options given in this metropolis: Miraflores and Barranco. These are both...