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TRAVEL GUIDE PERU

Peru is where mountains touch the sky, ruins whisper to those who wander, and the unknown feels just around the next trail bend.

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Peru

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May to September

Lima

Peruvian Sol (PEN)

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Exploring Peru

Peru

Peru is not just a destination; it’s a rite of passage for every backpacker with a thirst for mystery and altitude. 


This is the land of the Inca, of sacred valleys and forgotten cities, where the Andes carve the skyline and ancient civilisations built stone wonders like Machu Picchu that still defy logic. But it’s also so much more: colonial cities like Arequipa and Cusco blend stunning architecture with vibrant street life, while the Amazon and desert coast reveal Peru’s wild, untamed edges.


Whether you’re hiking the Inca Trail, catching your breath in Cusco’s high-altitude markets, sandboarding in Huacachina, or exploring the brutalist charm of Lima’s barrios, Peru delivers an adventure that’s as spiritual as it is physical. Architecture lovers will find a unique layering of Incan stonework, Spanish cathedrals, and bold modernist experiments; often in the same city. It's a country that invites slow travel, deep dives, and a camera that’s never quite as good as whitnessing it through your own eyes

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