Lima, Cusco, Machu Picchu, and Amazon Jungle Highlights

Peru on a Budget: find some great tips for traveling to Machu Picchu on a budget, Cusco on a budget, Lima on a budget, and the Sacred Valley of the Incas on a budget. Furthermore, check the best hotels in Aguas Calientes (a.k.a. Machu Picchu Town).

New trip reports: Arequipa and Paracas.

Some great tips and suggestions on how to travel by bus in Peru.

New on The Peru Guide: Peru's Northern Loop. From the fortress of Kuélap to the beaches of Tumbes, from Trujillos’ colonial architecture to the stone forest in Cajamarca... Furthermore, a panoramic view on Peruvian archaeology.

Planning your trip? Learn about Peak travel seasons in Peru. And if you are visiting us in April, be sure to know everything about Easter week celebrations and other April festivities in Peru.

Planning to visit Cusco? 
From 5-star hotels to backpacker hostals, check some of the finest accommodation in Cusco to lay your bones after a day-long hike. On the other hand, if your thing is the jungle, here you find a selection of some of the most attractive and exciting lodges in Peru's Amazon Rainforest. And finally, a very complete resource for hotels in Peru.  

Sumaq Hotel Machu Picchu
The latest luxury hotel in Machu Picchu. Expensive but worth it.

Be Safe: Travel Insurance

The lower the risk, the better. Learn why taking out travel insurance before travelling to Peru is a good idea.

Great Hostels in Peru
A backpacker’s favorite, Peru is packed with many of the best value hostels in South America. 

Getting an Accurate Currency Rate for an International Trip

A few tips for getting a fine exchange rate before you travel. And here a quick snapshot of Peru's Economy.

Train or Hike?

If you are not the Inca Trail type, consider Rail Transport to Machu Picchu. Trains are the best transport mean to get to the Lost City of the Incas (besides your own legs, that is). Check the different rail ruotes, departures, prices, and carriage qualities.

Recently added reviews in Lima
Two great (relatively) new restaurants by 2 great chefs: Gastón Acurio's Panchita and Rafael Osterling's El Mercado. Plus the best new entry in Lima's gastronomic scene: Amoramar.

New reviews in Cusco
Restaurants Chicha (again by superstar chef Gastón Acurio) and La Mammacha. Enjoy! 

Peruvian Restaurants Worldwide

Nostalgic about your great Peru trip? Search for a Peruvian restaurant near you.

Adventure Sports in Peru

Peru's massive areas of undisturbed nature are a paradise for the practice of adventure sports, from the Lima's sandy beaches to the beautiful mountains around Cusco and Machu Picchu.