Peru
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10 Fascinating Facts About Atacama: World’s Driest Desert
Location of Atacama Desert Spanning from southern Peru to northern Chile, the Atacama Desert stands out as a premier tourist destination in the region. Positioned to the west of the Andes Mountain range, this 1,600km expanse boasts an extraordinary landscape along the Pacific coast. Discover here the compelling reasons that make the Atacama Desert so…
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5 Reasons You Should Visit Arequipa, Peru
Arequipa is a colonial-era city in Peru’s southwestern region, ringed by snow-capped volcanic peaks and considered by many as the country’s underrated gem. The city has acquired the nickname “La Ciudad Blanca” as a result of its unique white buildings made from sillar, a local volcanic material. Arequipa will lure you in with its distinct…
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Short Guide to Inti Raymi in Peru
Every year on the 24th of June, the multi-coloured spectacle; the festival of the sun or Inti Raymi, grips the former capital of the Inca Empire, Cusco. The beat of more than a dozen drums, sweet rhythms created by siku pan flutes, low chanting, and booming echoes emanating from conch shells, tantalise thousands of onlookers.…
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5 Best Places to Visit in Peru
The South American nation of Peru has cemented itself as one of the continent’s staple destinations for adventurous travellers. Visitors come from all over the world to cross the ancient city of Machu Picchu off their bucket list, and which remains the highlight of a trip to this incredible country. In 2000, the site was…
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Facts and FAQs About Machu Picchu
Discover everything you need to know about the facts and FAQs about Machu Picchu, from fascinating secrets to questions that will come in handy, in this comprehensive guide to the iconic Incan citadel. Table of Contents General Information About Machu Picchu A Brief History of Machu Picchu 1400s – Machu Picchu is built 1532 –…
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Peru’s Paths Less Travelled: Top 4 Alternative Treks to the Inca Trail
Peru is a South American nation abundant with natural diversity, from the Amazonian jungle to the Andean mountains. You can explore the cobbled streets of Cusco or sip on Pisco Sours in Lima before embarking on an adventure which will guide you straight to the centre of Peru’s heart. The depths of the Inca Trails…
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Ultimate treks to inspire the adventure lovers
2020 brought a year of uncertainty, lockdowns, and canceled plans. It taught us the significance of embracing small joys like fresh air, and a good cup of coffee! And, while we will admit a lot of uncertainty still may linger, we are sure about one thing – our undeniable appreciation for planet earth is stronger…
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How to save money while traveling
What’s the one thing that stop people from traveling? Money! But traveling can actually be affordable if you save, budget and make careful decisions about what you’re spending your money on during your travels. Table of Contents 8 Ways to Save Money While Traveling 1. Take advantage of freebies 2. Use public transport 3. Buy…