I have loved Peru since my first visit in 2013.

Coming to Peru and only seeing Machu Picchu is like going to France and only seeing the Eiffel Tower.

Yes, Machu Picchu is amazing but it’s not the only amazing thing in Peru. These blogs will help you plan a trip to Peru that includes beautiful places, delicious cuisine, fascinating cultural celebrations and time to experience how warm and friendly Peruvians are. I’m so excited to share my blogs and insider tips with anyone who’s interested in this fabulous country! Want to be notified of new blogs? Subscribe to my newsletter!

You’ll find all the travel tips you need to visit Peru in these blogs and in my travel app.

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Vitcos the Last Inca City

The last city of the Incas was Vitcos, near the town of Vilcabamba on the edge of the jungle. Here’s everything you need to know to visit.

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The Lord of Sipán

The treasures buried with the 3rd century Lord of Sipán are worth the trip to Chiclayo on Peru’s northern coast.

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Chiclayo

In Chiclayo I found friendly people, good food, lots of history and traces of Bishop Robert Prevost, now Pope Leo XVI, all over town.

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Qhapaq Negro

This year I followed the Qhapaq Negro, one of the most important danzas at Paucartambo’s Festividad de la Virgen del Carmen.

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Lima Airport Tips

Here is everything you need to know about Lima’s airport. Travel tips for arriving in Peru, layovers and connections to domestic or international flights.

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Quarry Trek

The Quarry Trek is one of my favorite 3-day, 2-night treks near Machu Picchu.

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Arequipa’s Top 10

The top ten things to do and see in Arequipa. All my favorite places to go in the city and nearby.

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Andahuaylillas

The Andean Baroque Church of Saint Peter the Apostle in Andahuaylillas, Peru is also called the Sistine Chapel of the Americas for its ornate frescoes.

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Choquecancha

Choquecancha is a beautiful Andean village that’s worth the long hours to get there.

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Ancasmarca

Ancasmarca is a beautiful Inca city off the beaten path yet less than an hour from the Sacred Valley.

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Weekend in Lima

Here’s how much fun you can pack into a weekend in Lima! Here are my top recs for hotels, restaurants, historic sites, museums, and more.

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Don’t do the Inca Trail

After 5 years in Cusco talking with guides and porters, I explain why you shouldn’t hike the Inca Trail - and what to do instead when you come to Peru.

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Cajamarca Travel Tips

Here’s everything you need to know to visit Cajamarca! What to do, what to eat, where to stay and the best souvenirs plus more travel tips!

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Carnival in Cajamarca

Cajamarca is famous in Peru for having the country’s best carnival celebrations. Here’s everything you need to know to celebrate carnival in Cajamarca!

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Tacna and Ilo

Tacna and Ilo, on Peru’s southern coast, are a refreshing escape from the tourist trail. Go to Tacna for the shopping and to Ilo for the uncrowded beach.

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