The impossible became reality! Check out how I planned this incredibly short 10-day trip in North Peru and despite that have still seen most of the places. Normally you need at least two weeks to explore northern Peru at a quite normal pace. But you can do this even in…
So if you are already here, you are considering going to Peru or you have already booked a flight ticket and getting ready for your trip. I lived in Peru for almost two years (also due to the pandemic) so I wrote down the most important things to know before…
Nazca lines are one of the biggest unexplained archeological mysteries. The archeological site consists of geoglyphs and lines. About 2,000 years ago, there was a culture called Nazca living in this area. They made more than 70 designs of plants, insects, and animals, 800 straight lines, and 300 geometric figures.…
Caral is a place that has been struggling for popularity, especially among foreign tourists. Unfortunately, a lot of people skip this place due to the distance, price, and difficulty to get there. Nevertheless, it is a very important place. Did you know that this city is considered to be the…
In the previous article about Arequipa, I wrote how this city is underrated by travelers, although it has so much to offer. There are four volcanoes you can hike, see a salt lagoon, similar to that in Bolivia, go rafting, see a Peruvian Petra, or see a park full of…
Arequipa is heaven when it comes to street food and you won't feel hungry unless you are vegetarian. This list focuses simply just on street food, so I don't mention typical must-try dishes from Arequipa like Adobo, Chupe de Camarones, or Soltero de Queso, which you can find mostly in…
Arequipa is one of my favorite cities in Peru, but it still doesn’t have as many travelers around as it deserves. It's a beautiful colonial city and what makes it unique is that it's built from silllar, a white or pink volcanic stone. That's why it's sometimes called the White…
Trujillo is a coastal colonial city in northern Peru where the pre-Inca cultures, like Moche and Chimu, used to live. It was designated as a capital city twice and it's the cradle of the judiciary in Peru, but it's also famous for its Marinera festival. If you are coming from…
One of the things you can't miss in Cusco is trying street food. Don't be afraid and go out of the San Pedro market and try something from the street. Every Peruvian region has its own typical food and if you love a meat you will find a paradise in…
Cusco is an amazing region for exploring many beautiful places, not to mention that it's a paradise for hikers. You can climb a snow peak or hike in a jungle, see the lagoons or enjoy the hot springs, ride a horse or do a zip line, go to the most…