The dramatic landscapes and engineering marvels of Machu Picchu are irresistible to many Peru travellers, but one concern we often hear is regarding the high elevation found in the region - will I get altitude sickness in Machu Picchu?The famous archaeological site of Machu Picchu sits at 2,430 mete
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The Ballestas Islands are one of Peru’s least known highlights, although their proximity to the capital (Lima) means that an overwhelming majority of visitors to the country will end up visiting them nevertheless. One of those rare treats which reveal themselves only upon arrival, the Ballestas are
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One of the most unique and legendary races in the world is also one that we know the least about. The fascinating Chachapoya, also known as ‘Cloud People’, were a race of humans that lived during the ninth century. The Cloud People began carving settlements out of the extremely dense mountain forest
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Peru, home to world wonders like Machu Picchu and the Peruvian Amazon, has long been high on the bucket list of many travellers. Whether you want to hike the renowned Inca Trail or sample some of the world’s best restaurants in Lima, an adventure to Peru is a true delight. However, Peru has been in
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In the middle of the south Peruvian desert, lies a little speck of a village shrouded in legends and endless sand dunes. Discover the fun, fascinating and delicious things to do in HuacachinaAs you follow the sand-cloaked road around yet another bend, yet another sand dune, the mirage comes into vie
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The birthplace of some of the most significant pre-Inca cultures in South America and certainly the cultural capital of Peru, not to mention a stunning colonial maze and basepoint from which to visit some of the most impressive archaeological sites in the world, Trujillo seems more than ready to tak
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