Peru Travel Tips
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Arequipa Travel Tips
Written by Viator, September 2012
Arequipa, located in southern Peru, is surrounded by volcanoes and sea. Unlike many other cities in the country, Arequipa has no Inca artifacts, but is a visual example of Spanish and mestizo ... Read more
3 Days in Arequipa: Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, September 2012
Known for its proximity to canyons and volcanoes, as well as its colonial architecture, Arequipa is a thrilling yet historical destination for your next vacation. To help you see a variety of sites, ... Read more
Outdoor Adventures in Arequipa
Written by Viator, September 2012
For those looking for an adventurous vacation, Arequipa offers many opportunities. The most popular adventure activity is visiting Colca Canyon, the third most popular tourist attraction in Peru, ... Read more
3 Days in Iquitos: Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, May 2012
Peru’s famed “Gateway to the Amazon” was once just a humble Jesuit outpost in the jungle, until the Industrial Age. With that revolution—particularly after the widespread adoption of the ... Read more
Bird Watching in the Amazon
Written by Viator, May 2012
The Amazon Basin as a whole, and Iquitos in particular, is one of the world’s most attractive destinations for birders. They migrate here throughout the year in search of some 600 officially ... Read more
Hiking in the Amazon Rainforest
Written by Viator, May 2012
One of the best ways to experience the Amazon Basin is to hike right through it, appreciating the majesty of the towering trees and diversity of wildlife on a very human scale. Keep in mind, ... Read more
Amazon Lodges
Written by Viator, May 2012
The vast majority of travelers come to Iquitos because it is the jumping off point for Peru’s fine selection of Amazon lodges. These are scattered along the region’s rivers (not only the Amazon ... Read more
Amazon River Cruises
Written by Viator, May 2012
Iquitos is called Peru’s “Gateway to the Amazon,” a destination for visitors to this diverse nation who wish to experience the rainforest, as well as the Andes and Pacific Coast. While not as ... Read more
Overnight in Copacabana
Written by Viator, May 2012
Just across the Bolivian border is the scenic and sacred city of Copacabana, spilling from the Andes toward Titicaca’s glittering expanse. Originally called Kota Kawana (“View of the Lake”) in the ... Read more
3 Days in Puno: Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, May 2012
The city of Puno is rarely considered most beautiful destination on Lake Titicaca; the modern and somewhat scruffy city is a working port town. It is a destination not only for tourists, but also ... Read more
Speaking of Ancient Ruins
Written by Viator, July 2011
I am a sucker for ancient ruins. For example, the last time I went to Cancun, I said no thanks to the trip to Xel-Ha in favor of visiting the nearby Mayan ruins. Just thinking about the ingenuity and ... Read more
Cusco Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, November 2010
Cusco is the central hub of the Sacred Valley, a magnet for lovers of Inca handicrafts and ruins, colonial charm and churches. There is plenty to see in and around town as well as further afield. So ... Read more
Cusco Markets
Written by Viator, November 2010
Cusco is Peru’s shopping hotspot for handicrafts, textiles, ceramics, art and jewelry, and the best place to shop for this booty is in the markets. There are several open-air and undercover shopping ... Read more
Flavors of Peru
Written by Viator, November 2010
Peruvian cuisine is typically South American, but with some surprises! Alongside indigenous and Spanish fare, you’ll find influences from China, Italy, Africa and Japan. Based on the staples of ... Read more
3 Days in Lima: Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, November 2010
Peru’s capital city was founded by Pizarro in 1535, and the modern-day city of Lima is a sprawling metropolis encompassing ruins from pre-Inca times, ultramodern shopping malls and coastal beaches. ... Read more
