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A small, old bus drives along a mountain dirt road in the Peruvian Andes mountain range. Next to the road is a steep drop leading down into a green valley.

Jun 24, 20267 min read

How to Get Around in Peru

View of snow capped mountains from the Inca Trail.

Jun 23, 20269 min read

Peru's Best Hiking Trails

Kayaking in Arequipa. Milton Rodriguez/Shutterstock

Jun 12, 202610 min read

13 Best Places to Visit in Peru

A mountainous area on a sunny day with blue sky and big clouds.

May 29, 20269 min read

Peru in 7 Days: From the Mountains to the Coast

A hiker surrounded by mountains in Peru's Huascaran National Park.

May 13, 202610 min read

10 Best Things to Do in Peru

A car weaves down a road backed by mountains on a sunny day.

May 5, 20267 min read

4 of the Best Road Trips in Peru

People hike along the edge of an excavated archaeological site in a mountain valley.

Apr 13, 20264 min read

Want to Avoid the Crowds at Machu Picchu? We Have Some Ideas

Surfers at sunset by the pier at Huanchaco in Peru.

Mar 30, 20265 min read

Peru's 10 Most Captivating Beaches

The Peruvian Andes. Maiaspops/Shutterstock

Mar 30, 20266 min read

When Is the Best Time to Visit Peru?

A woman stands outside a reed house on Lake Titikaka, Peru.

Feb 11, 20267 min read

10 Things to Know Before Traveling to Peru

Los Organos, on the north coast of Peru. BETO SANTILLAN/Shutterstock

Aug 19, 20256 min read

Peru on a Budget

In the pouring rain, Lonely Planet editor Melissa Yeager reaches Choquequirao in Peru. The only way to reach the archeological site is to hike. Melissa Yeager/Lonely Planet

Jun 24, 202511 min read

Loved Hiking to Machu Picchu? Try the Grueling Trek to Choquequirao

Peru's breathtaking landscapes, vibrant cultures, and ancient archaeological wonders reward getting off the grid. But if you want to stay connected on your next trip, here’s how. Laura Morris/Shutterstock

Mar 17, 20258 min read

How to Get Your Cell Phone Connected in Peru: eSIMs, Wi-Fi and Mobile Networks

Machu Picchu's new routes will let you choose the right experience for your trip © Judyta Jastrzebska / Getty Images

Jun 11, 20246 min read

Machu Picchu Has New Routes for 2024 – Here's What You Need to Know

Peru is perfect for a family adventure © Amparo Garcia / Getty Images

Jan 30, 20247 min read

7 of the Best Things to Do with Kids in Peru

Not sure if you need a visa to visit Peru? We're here to help © Adriana Samanez / 500px / Getty Images

Dec 14, 20233 min read

What Are the Visa Requirements for Visiting Peru?

The Inca Trail winding through the mountains of Peru

Jun 25, 20213 min read

Inca Trail Permits Are Available for the First Time Since the Pandemic Began

The dramatic landscapes of Peru's national parks

Apr 13, 20216 min read

Best National Parks and Reserves in Peru

A llama with Machu Pichhu in the background © Daniel Neukirch / 500px

Dec 11, 20202 min read

How Peru Plans to Make Machu Picchu Completely Carbon Neutral

The afternoon sun bathing Machu Picchu in a warm light ©Anton_Ivanov/Shutterstock

Oct 15, 20202 min read

"The People of Peru Are Too Kind" - the Tourist Who Got Machu Picchu All to Himself

An ancient ruined city tucked into mountain peaks: Machu Picchu

Sep 16, 20207 min read

Machu Picchu: Get to Know Peru's Icon of Inca Civilization

The ancient Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, Peru

Jan 22, 20201 min read

Peru Deports Tourists Accused of Damaging Machu Picchu

A cable car headed to the top of Kuélap in Peru.

Jan 16, 20202 min read

Peru Launches Massive Reforestation Programme at Machu Picchu

Take your adventure to the next level with a hike on the Huayhuash circuit. Michael Mellinger / Getty Images

Aug 7, 20185 min read

The Huayhuash Trek: A High-Elevation Eden

You'll see many of these reed fishing boats in Huanchaco. Xeni4ka / Getty Images

Aug 1, 20184 min read

Peru’s Best North Coast Beaches

Oct 31, 20173 min read

Take a Trek to Revitalize Remote Routes of the Great Inca Trail

A hiker walks part of the Inca Trail. Pintai Suchachaisri / Getty Images

Oct 25, 20145 min read

How to Reach Machu Picchu Without the Inca Trail

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