When visiting Peru, the number one thing on most travelers’ bucket lists is visiting the sacred site of Machu Picchu. It has skyrocketed in popularity, partially because it became one of the new Seven Wonders of the World. The most popular trek is the Incan Trail. We decided against doing this trek and instead chose…
If you’re up for an adventure or hiking, Peru will be heaven on Earth. There are endless activities to do, from Huaraz to Arequipa. From my experience, you’ll want to spend at least three weeks in Peru if hitting all the spots is on your bucket list. Peru has more to offer than Machu Picchu….
Many travelers visit Peru and fall in love due to its amazing culture, people, and the many hiking activities it offers, like the Salkantay Trek, Laguna 69, and many other hikes in Huaraz. Ending in Arequipa or Puno is popular, but right next door is another adventurous country, Bolivia. Crossing the border from Peru to…
Arequipa in Peru is one of those towns where when you arrive, you say, “Man, I can live here,” and it’s true! I fell in love with so many aspects of this city. People, beautiful architecture, history, and food left a lasting impression on me. One of Arequipa’s most historically famous parts is the Santa…
Peru is great for its many public transportation options that are both easy and affordable to use. But sometimes there are trickier routes that are either hard to find, or the schedule is inaccurate on the internet. That was the case when I was trying to find the bus route when going from Arequipa to…
I loved Peru so much that I returned just a year later. This country is perfect for me due to the many adventurous activities available. One of the main reasons I wanted to revisit Peru was to see Arequipa and do the Colca Canyon trek without a guide. I always prefer to do any activity,…
If you’re visiting Peru, chances are you will be going to Cusco. Often referred to as the “Sacred Valley” Cusco is a travel hub in South America. There are many ancient sites and hikes to do around the area. We decided to do the 5-day Trek to Machu Picchu in the Salkantay Trek. The first…
This is it. The main reason we and many others visit Huaraz in Peru. Besides a few multi-day treks, the Laguna 69 hike is the most popular attraction in the area. With the popularity comes some downsides. Many of these are the number of people at the lake at once from the tours. Thankfully, this…
What if I told you there was a lake bluer than Laguna 69 and was cheaper to get to with a far smaller crowd? Laguna Paron is still somewhat of a hidden gem, even as thousands of travelers flock to Huaraz annually. This lake is located in the Huascaran National Park and is surrounded by…
Machu Picchu is one of the world’s new 7 wonders; because of this, many flock here every year. With that being said, the last step you’ll have to take on this journey is getting from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu. There are only a few ways of doing this. I’m still in disbelief that I’ve…