The Machu Picchu’s reputation does it justice—the kingdom that once ruled from its heights was every bit as grand as we now imagine. But other Peruvian ruins are getting far less attention than they deserve. Just outside Trujillo, a city some 350 miles north of Lima, lies the ruins of Galindo. At first glance it’s [...]
Nature has always worked in Peru’s favor: its coastline makes for abundant fishing, diverse geography makes for excellent agriculture, and its gold supplies make it one of the world’s biggest producers of the precious metal. But it’s nature in its untouched form that’s proven the most lucrative so far for one of the fastest-growing economies [...]
Needless to say that the cost of travelling to and around Peru depends on what style of travelling you are targeting. If you are more of a backpacker and have a limited budget, then hostels, cheap eateries and budget trains and airfares is your cup of tea. Contrary to that, if you prefer more comfortable [...]
As it is normal with many developing countries, entry visa are required for many nationalities. The good news about travelling to Peru is that if you are coming from EU, EEA, Australia, Asia, Pacific countries, South Africa and the Americas, you are not required to have tourist visa. The only condition is that you cannot [...]
There are no obligatory vaccination requirements when arriving in Peru, however, due to several health incidents in the past, tourists are encouraged to take several vaccinations against the most common diseases. One of them is the Yellow Fever vaccination. Especially if you are visiting infected area, it is crucial to have your vaccination certificate against [...]