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How to Get From Lima to Cusco by Bus or Plane
Quick & clear info about how to get from Lima to Cusco. Peru travel options for tourists and backpackers wanting to go from Lima to Machu Picchu via historic Cusco.
Backpacking Peru Bus Travel Tips
Here are some Peru bus travel tips for backpackers including: where to store luggage, what to take on the bus, how to stay comfortable & how to pass time on Peru buses.
Peru Family Travel Tips & Advice
General Peru family travel tips to consider before embarking upon a Peru family vacation adventure. Peru family travel advice for Peru accommodation, transport & food.
Travel Peru Safety Tips & Guidelines
Here are some practical Peru travel safety tips to help make a safe Peruvian vacation. For a trouble-free Peru holiday, follow these guidelines & Peru safety travel tips.
Luxury vs Budget Peru Bus Travel Options & Tips
Peru budget backpacking info comparing expensive Peru bus companies with budget options. Traveling in Peru - safety & comfort info for Peru bus transportation.
Tipping – Peru Backpacking Travel Tips
Advice about Peru tipping etiquette. Backpacking in Peru travel tips regarding tipping in Peru - how much to tip Peruvian travel tour guides, waiters and taxi drivers.
Backpacking Peru Budget Travel – Eating
Where to eat in Peru on a backpacking budget - Peru budget travel tips for backpackers to save money eating in Peru and cut down on travel expenses.
What to Do when Traveling to Peru
Peru is located in Western South America. Visiting Peru is a marvelous cultural experience, as the people are unique, the history, rich, and the landscapes are beautiful.
Colca Canyon, Peru
Colca Canyon in Southern Peru is one of the largest canyons in the world. The canyon was carved out by the Colca River, and it is over twice as deep as the Grand Canyon.
Souvenir Shopping in Peru, Machu Picchu
Trips to Machu Picchu offer opportunities to buy colorful Quechua crafts from street vendors. In Lima, Peru, travel to upscale Miraflores for fine silverware.
Popular Spanish Peruvian Slang Words
Understanding Spanish Peruvian slang words is useful for learning Spanish for backpacking Peru or a Peru vacation. Here are some common Spanish slang words found in Peru.
The Colca Canyon Within the Peruvian Andes
The little known Colca Canyon is twice as deep as the Grand Canyon and holds secrets as obscure as its shadowy depths.
Travel Peru – San Juan Festival Peru Events
In the Peruvian jungle the San Juan festival is one of the most important Peru events. If visiting or backpacking Peru, don't miss the San Juan Peru festivals.
Best Places to Visit in Peru – Tingo Maria
Tingo Maria - great places to visit in Peru. Read about Tingo Maria National Park, Tingo Maria hotels, where to eat in Tingo Maria and more before you travel to Peru.
The Lares Trek in Peru
With only a limited number of people allowed on the Inca Trail, the Lares trek has become a popular alternative for those seeking a great hike in Peru.
Travel to Peru
Thinking of taking a trip to Peru? Here are the best places to visit on an adventure vacation in the land of the Incas.
Ollantaytambo – Ancient Peruvian Village
No trip to Machu Picchu is complete without a stop in this stunning example of Inca architecture
Tips for Visiting Machu Picchu
The following tips can help make a visit to Machu Picchu more memorable and help travelers who are only there for a day get the most out of their experience.
Machu Picchu Alternative Trek
When people think of Machu Picchu they think of the Inca Trail, but there is another, more economical way to get to the ancient Inca City.
8 Reasons to Hike the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
Instead of taking the train to Aguas Calientes and then driving up to the ruins, consider the 4-day Inca Trail hike to Machu Picchu.
Hiking the Ruins at Pisac, Peru
If you're planning on hiking the Inca trail to Machu Picchu, prepare yourself by touring these ancient Peruvian ruins.
What to Bring When Hiking the Inca Trail in Peru
Hiking the Inca trail to Machu Picchu may be one of the most rewarding things you ever do. Make sure you enjoy it as much as possible by being prepared.
Traveling Northern Peru
One of the most overlooked and beautiful places in the world lies dormant while hundreds of thousands flock to Southern Peru to visit Macchu Picchu and the Sacred Valley.
Diverse Delights Three of Lima's Best Museums
Not without great museums visitors to Peru's capital Lima who don't have a lot of time might be best of focussing on these three even if one gallery is overrated.
Four Things to Do in Puerto Maldonado
Accessed by LAN's direct flights, the capital of the Madre de Dios department offers a very Peruvian take on small town charms and sites as well as dessicated piranhas.