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Learn all you need to know about traveling to Peru right here. This Peru travel guide and information page help travelers plan safely, explore top sites and hidden gems, understand local culture, manage budgets, and make the most of their trip.  Discover Peru's history, Peruvian culture and religions, and Peruvian food & cuisine including the use of the coca leaf. The towering Andes Mountains of Peru are the setting for some of the world's most spectacular hikes and treks like the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. Get prepared to hike the Inca Trail  by reading the Inca Trail FAQ before your trip. Get your travel questions answered like "What electricity adaptor or converter do I need for Peru" in our Peru FAQ. Read about the best time to travel to Peru, and Peru's dynamic weather. Still have questions about traveling to Peru? Feel free to ask one of our Peru travel experts anything you'd like. 
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Inti Raymi Festival in Peru

The Inti Raymi Festival is one of the most spectacular cultural events in South America. Held every June 24 in Cusco, the Inti Raymi Festival Peru honors the Inca Sun God with colorful parades, dances, and rituals. As a tourist, witnessing the Inti Raymi Festival in Peru offers a rare chance to experience living history and vibrant Andean tradition
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Double the Adventure

Before embarking on a journey, you put a lot of effort into deciding where to go, preparing, and researching. While taking the time to organize a trip, why not plan to see TWO destinations? There are so many possible combinations of places that are easy to see during one adventure, and we love customizing these fusion trips for our travelers! …
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Mountain Biking in Sacred Valley and Cusco

Andean Multisport in Peru

Our new Andean Multisport trip offers mountain biking and a half-day hike on a remote section of the Inca Trail to hike down to the Apurimac River.
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Canoeing on the Amazon

Unforgettable Amazon Rainforest Activities

The Amazon Rainforest is an extraordinary destination that appeals to adventurers, nature enthusiasts, families, and anyone seeking a profound connection with the natural world. The world's largest tropical rainforest, the Amazon is a place of unparalleled biodiversity.
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Hiking on the glacier

Top South America Treks

With miles of mountains, pristine lakes, glaciers, & remote ancient ruins, South America boasts a diverse array of trekking opportunities. The W Circuit in Torres del Paine, the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, & the Cordillera Blanca are just a few. Trekkers worldwide can look forward to true experiences of a lifetime.
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Peru FAQ's: Best Time to Travel to Peru, Electricity Converters & Adapters

Planning a trip to Peru is sure to result in questions. Our FAQ answers some of them that are most commonly asked by travelers. From packing suggestions to what type currency to exchange, this guide will give you some vital details before your trip. Hopefully, this will better prepare you for your Peru journey!
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Peru Comfort Food: Causa Rellena

Causa Peru is a signature dish in Peruvian cuisine. This classic causa Peruvian food features layers of yellow potatoes, lime, and ají amarillo with fresh fillings. Using traditional causa rellena ingredients like chicken, tuna, or vegetables, it delivers a flavorful and colorful taste that defines what is causa.
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River in the Amazon Rainforest

Places to Visit in the Amazon Rainforest

Ready to visit the Amazon Rainforest? Our complete guide highlights must-see spots, wildlife, and breathtaking places to visit in the Amazon Rainforest safely.
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Exploring the Machu Picchu ruins

Amazon to Andes- Exploring Peru

My husband and I had an incredible journey from deep in the jungle in Manu National Park to the breathtaking Machu Picchu. We explored the amazing city and countryside cultures of Cusco and the many varieties of birds and other wildlife that live in the Amazon jungles. Beautiful views seen through the many variations of transportation and …
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The journey to Sacha Lodge - enjoying the sounds of the jungle

Adventure in the Amazon

An incredible family exploration of the Ecuadorian Amazon, full of fantastic cultural experience and wildlife encounters.
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Views of Huayna Picchu

Return to Peru

Over a decade after my first visit I returned to Peru to revisit some highlights and explore new destinations in the country.
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Peruvian Amazon Aboard Aqua Nera and Colca Canyon Adventure

Join me as I explore the Pacaya Samira National Reserve in the Peruvian Amazon as well as the beautiful Colca Canyon and Arequipa.
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We had a fabulous trip to Peru thanks to Adventure Life and their local partner guides. We are so grateful for the smooth transitions from place to place and the ease with which we were shepherded and informed and had our own needs and idiosyncrasies accommodated for throughout this once in a lifetime trip.
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