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Barranco, one of forty-two districts in the sprawling city of Lima, is a great neighborhood replete with cafes, shops, galleries, and a diversity...

Visiting Unique Shops and Artisan Cafés In the first article in this series, I discussed the idea of staying one day longer to explore Cusco...

So here you are in the historical city of Cusco, Peru, the “navel of the world,” for your private Peru vacation. You’ve heard of Cusco mainly as...

Peru is as picturesque as they come, with its lush and alive rainforest, miles of Pacific coastline, ancient Inca and pre-Inca ruins, and even...

Sailing down the upper Peruvian Amazon aboard a top-of-the-line luxury cruise is one of those travel experiences you dream about. The sounds and...

While you may have your trip to Peru mapped out already, there are a few practical details that are best considered before the wheels touch the...

Traveling to Peru for the first time can be as exciting as it is daunting. In our experience, there are usually some nerves at play as the trip...

In Part 1 of this series, we pointed you towards the most unique Peruvian souvenirs you could buy in Lima, Puerto Maldonado, Ica, and Arequipa...

Souvenirs are like the other end of a string that connects you to a moment in your past that you never want to forget. You buy them for their...

While the Egyptians were busy raising the pyramids of Giza oceans away, the ancient pre-Inca civilization of Norte Chico was putting the finishing...