Peru Travel Guide

Eat a bowl of quinoa, chug some Inca kola, and get ready for Peru. Wanna see a quintessential modern Latin American capital, and the ruins of an ancient Inca city? How about a colonial town backdropped by an earthquaking volcano, and traditional pre-Columbian villages dotting an Andean lake? Amazonian rainforests and peaceful coastlines? Peru’s got it. Start in pulsing Lima to get a sense of it all—pre-Incan pyramids, colonial architecture, modern shopping malls, top museums and a telling ring of shantytowns. Sip coca tea along the steep cobbled streets of Cusco as you plot your visit to famed Machu Picchu. Or escape the crowds in little-known coastal fishing villages. Even the most jaded traveler has to admit, Peru packs a punch like no other.
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Chilling in Lima, Peru: Going To The Park… Chilling in Lima, Peru: Going To The Park…

In Lima with your kids? And feeling like taking a break from schedules and relaxing like many Limenians do? Don’t think twice: take a taxi and head to the Parque de la Amistad, a large park in Surco distric, that is very well known (and easy to spot) because of its tall, Moorish-style arch: but what makes it really enjoyable are its other atractions, especially the pond. There’s fishes and lots of both local and migratory birds (depending on... Read More

Three Hot Places to Dance in Arequipa Three Hot Places to Dance in Arequipa

No, it’s not the gentle rumbling of volcanic earthquakes you feel. It’s the rockin’ dance floors of Arequipa’s clubs. The White City may ooze a tranquil colonial vibe by day, but when the sun goes down, the student crowd gets to dancing. Toss in a thriving backpacker scene, and you’ve got a dance party cocktail as potent as any Pisco Sour. Dance clubs in Latin America are known for keeping the parties going till the wee hours,... Read More

$5 Lunch: Jack’s Café $5 Lunch: Jack’s Café

Location, location, location. Perched right at the base of the steep hill leading up to Plaza San Blas, Jack’s Café is a hip oasis of creative comfort food, English-language magazines and ambient music. It’s also a prime spot to mingle, relax and re-fuel before ascending any more of Cusco’s famous cobblestoned hills. The main draw here is simple: fresh, innovative food, easy-going service and a welcoming atmosphere. On weekend mornings and most evenings... Read More

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