Peru Travel News

Dec 11, 2020 • 2 min read

Peru has announced an ambitious initiative that seeks to make the iconic site of Machu Picchu completely carbon-free in the coming years.

Oct 15, 2020 • 2 min read

Japanese tourist Jesse Katayama lived out all our dreams last Saturday when Peru opened Machu Picchu especially for him.

Feb 2, 2020 • 2 min read

A new online collection illustrates the threats presented to five heritage sites.

Jan 22, 2020 • 1 min read

Five tourists have been deported from Peru and a sixth arrested after being accused of damaging Machu Picchu.

Jan 16, 2020 • 2 min read

As Peruvian officials grapple with overtourism at Machu Picchu, one concerned cohort is taking the question of sustainability into its own hands. 

Nov 22, 2019 • 2 min read

The mysterious, monolithic drawings etched into Peru’s Nazca desert have long been the subject of fascination for scientists, historians and theologians…

Sep 13, 2019 • 2 min read

Along with cuy (guinea pig) and corn, no culinary ingredient holds such a special place in Peruvians hearts than the potato. And now visitors have the…

May 16, 2019 • 3 min read

A new airport under construction near Machu Picchu is causing huge controversy among locals and academics who fear the destruction of the ancient Inca…

May 8, 2019 • 1 min read

Inca Rail has become the first train operator to offer travellers the time-saving option of a train from Cuzco to the famous Incan citadel of Machu Picchu.

Mar 13, 2018 • 1 min read

For many, heading to the ancient Inca citadel of Machu Picchu is a dream come true but now tourists will be able to make the incredible journey with 360°…