In our last post we introduced you to some of the traditional dishes you must try while in Peru. But every delicious dish has to be accompanied by an equally awesome drink! Once again, you are in for a treat. Peru offers a variety of drinks, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, which are unique to this… Continue reading What to Drink in Peru: 7 Traditional Peruvian Drinks You Won’t Find Anywhere Else
There is one thing everyone who comes back from Peru agrees on: the Peruvian cuisine is one of the greatest in the world! But the fact is that somehow it is not very widely known. When I mentioned how delicious the food was, many of my friends couldn’t name any Peruvian dish. Well, perhaps, ceviche,… Continue reading Peruvian Cuisine: Top 10 Traditional Foods You Must Try in Peru
After our adventurous week in Cusco, Peru, an overnight bus brought us to Puno, a town on the shores of Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world. Situated at a height of 3,812 m (12,507 ft), it shares its waters with Bolivia. Already at the approach, we were mesmerized by the beauty of this blue… Continue reading What to Do in Puno, Peru: Lake Titicaca, Uros Floating Islands, the Portal of Aramu Muru and a Better Way to Get Your Bolivian Visa
No trip to Peru is possible without Machu Picchu! Nestled on top of a mountain in the Andean jungle, this beautiful place is a magnet for thousands of tourists from all around the world. Machu Picchu was not discovered until 1911, when the American historian Hiram Bingham found the city with the help of the… Continue reading Tips About Visiting Machu Picchu, Peru
If you think of traveling to Peru, it’s not Lima that first comes to mind, but a quaint mountain town in the Peruvian Andes called Cusco. The region is chock full of mysterious history and incredible archaeological sites with the most mind-blowing ancient secrets. Of course, the top attraction is the world-famous complex of Machu… Continue reading Top 10 Most Interesting Places in and Around Cusco, Peru
After many fun-filled days in Lima, Paracas, Huacachina and Nazca, an overnight Peru Hop bus finally brought us to the White City, Arequipa. It is called the White City, because a lot of its buildings are constructed of volcanic white stone, which just adds so much charm to its architecture. Everyone we asked about this… Continue reading Visiting Arequipa and Colca Canyon, Peru
Nazca is always one of the most interesting stops while traveling through Peru, mainly because it is the location of one of the world-famous archaeological phenomena: the Nazca Lines. We departed from Huacachina at about 4 pm, planning to arrive to Nazca about 7 pm. On the way we were surprised with an unexpected stop:… Continue reading Nazca, Peru and How to Fly Over the Nazca Lines
After our stay in Paracas, we were anxious to learn about our next hop-off in Huacachina, Peru. The only oasis in the Americas, North or South, this was certainly going to be interesting to say the least! Facts about Huacachina The name Huacachina comes from Quechua word “wakachina”, which means “to guard”, “to conceal”, possibly shortened… Continue reading How to Have the Most Fun in the Huacachina Oasis, Peru
Paracas is a small and cozy fishing village on the coast of the Pacific Ocean about 3 hours from Lima. When you first arrive, it seems there is only one street with hotels and houses on both sides. But don’t be fooled: the town is not that small and contains many surprises. Here are some… Continue reading A Guide to Paracas, Peru: Sea Lions, Penguins, Red Beaches, Mysterious Skulls and Other Amazing Things to See
Well, you fly into the capital of an amazing country which happens to be Peru! Truly, this is a land of culture beyond belief and above all, a land of mystery! The majority of people who arrive in Peru, first land in Lima. Even though a lot of them change planes straight to Cusco, it is… Continue reading What to Do in Lima, Peru: A Three-Day Itinerary to Explore This Wonderful City
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