When is the best time to visit Peru?
Peru is one of the most ancient, diverse and engaging countries on Earth. People come here from around… [more]
Visiting the Amazon River Jungle in Peru
While many people head to Brazil to explore the Amazon rainforest, this diverse and wonderful eco-system… [more]
Peru: Travel Tips for Getting around Peru
Peru is a breathtaking country. From its long stretches of desert coastline, past the Andes Mountains,… [more]
Visiting the Amazon River Jungle in Peru
While many people head to Brazil to explore the Amazon rainforest, this diverse and wonderful eco-system… [more]
Visiting the Amazon River Jungle in Peru
While many people head to Brazil to explore the Amazon rainforest, this diverse and wonderful eco-system… [more]
Peru: Travel Tips for Getting around Peru
Peru is a breathtaking country. From its long stretches of desert coastline, past the Andes Mountains, to the lush Amazon rainforest in the interior, from its thriving cities to some of the world’s most ancient sites; Peru’s diverse geography and mystical history draw visitors from every corner of the planet. The same spectacular topographical features that make Peru such an appealing place to vacation, also present some unique challenges when it comes to getting around. This is a country that has rugged mountains, deep valleys, rushing rivers, and impenetrable forests. All that natural wonder can play havoc with roads and railways, so here are a few tips for getting around in Peru. Travel in the Cities Peru recently licensed all of its cabs, so keep an eye out for the … [Read More...]
Visiting the Amazon River Jungle in Peru
While many people head to Brazil to explore the Amazon rainforest, this diverse and wonderful eco-system also covers about 60 per cent of Peru. This region is one of the richest places on earth in its startling diversity of natural life. There are more than 800 species of birds living in the Peruvian Amazon, more than 2,500 different kinds of butterflies and more than 7,000 flowering plants. There are lots of different ways to explore this dense and lovely forest, and experience the world’s last great wilderness first hand. Amazon eco-lodges There are many eco-lodges in the Peruvian Amazon, many of them located in the Tambopata Candamo Reserved Zone. This protected area was created in 1990 to protect this corner of the forest, and covers an area the same size as … [Read More...]
When is the best time to visit Peru?
Peru is one of the most ancient, diverse and engaging countries on Earth. People come here from around the world to hike the Inca Trail to Macchu Picchu, surf the incredible waves that pound the Peruvian coast, raft down white water rapids that pour from the Andes Mountains, and to discover thousands of years of ancient and mysterious history. The pretty South American country is home to mountains, deserts, beaches and the Amazon rainforest, offering an incredible variety of vacation options, but also making it a little tricky to figure out the best time to visit Peru. -- So when is the best time to go to Peru? Seasons in Peru The first thing to keep in mind is that Peru sits south of the equator, so the seasons are reversed. Summer in Peru runs from December to March, winter is … [Read More...]
