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The Ultimate Guide to the Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley, Peru

Are you planning on visiting the recently discovered Rainbow Mountain from Cusco? Our Rainbow Mountain hiking guide covers essential things to know before traveling to this beautiful place in Peru. Includes how to get from Cusco to Rainbow Mountain (also Vinicunca) with a tour or independently, Red Valley hike, what to pack, how much things cost, and tips to acclimate to high altitude.

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The Perfect 4-Week Peru Itinerary

Our perfect four-week Peru itinerary will guide you through this incredible South American country from north to south. When traveling from Ecuador to Bolivia, use our travel itinerary to plan your ultimate month-long Peruvian adventure and visit all the must-see places this country has to offer. Includes tips on things to do, accommodation, and tours.

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5 Best Day Hikes in Huaraz, Peru

If you plan on hiking in Peru, you should not skip Huaraz, often nicknamed the Peruvian hiking capital. High in the Andes, this city is a great place to acclimatize before hikes and treks in Huascaran National Park. Our travel guide includes the best day hikes from Huaraz and our favorite day-trips you can't miss.

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Pastoruri Glacier: Best Day Trip from Huaraz, Peru

A popular day trip from Huaraz to Pastoruri Glacier in the Cordillera Blanca, Peru, takes you into the mountains - the glacier lies more than 5000 meters above sea level! Here's our Pastoruri Glacier travel guide, including tips on how to get there (with a tour), hike description, altitude tips, what to pack, and what you can expect to see.

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Laguna Paron Day Trip & Hiking Guide

Are you looking for the best day hike from Huaraz or Caraz? Visit Laguna Paron, one of the most beautiful lakes in Peru and the largest lake in the Cordillera Blanca. This Laguna Paron travel guide includes everything you need to know, including tips on how to get there without a guided tour, what to pack, or where to stay.

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Best Things to Do in Chachapoyas, Peru

Chachapoyas, the capital city of Amazonas Region in Peru, was always isolated, and only travelers exploring places off the beaten path visited the area. Nowadays the region is open to all visitors who found out there are plenty of things to see and do. Read our guide on three best things to do in Chachapoyas, Kuelap, Gocta Falls and Canon del Sonche.

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8 Best Day Trips from Cusco

Cusco is one of the top travel destinations in Peru, and it has so much to offer. If you plan on spending a day or two in Cusco and want to explore the area outside the city limits, you have to visit the famous Machu Picchu or Sacred Valley. But there is much more. Our travel guide features tips on the best day trips from Cusco that you can make either independently or with a tour.

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Trujillo, Peru: Best Things to Do

Are you traveling to Trujillo, Peru? The northern part of the country is still overlooked but worth your time. Our Trujillo travel guide covers the best things to do in Trujillo, top attractions, tips on where to stay, when to go, and how to get there. Includes visiting Chan Chan ruins, Huacas del Sol y de la Luna, Arco Iris, and Esmeralda without a tour.

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Kuelap Travel Guide: Visiting pre-Incan Ruins in Northern Peru

Here is our travel guide on how to visit Kuelap in Peru, the ancient ruins near Chachapoyas in the Amazonas region. Read up-to-date information and tips on visiting the Kuelap archeological site independently or with a guided tour, how to get to Kuelap from Chachapoyas, where to stay, what to expect, best time to visit, and what to pack.

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A Guide to Santa Catalina Monastery, Arequipa

Arequipa is one of the most beautiful colonial cities in Peru, but not every traveler knows that except for exploring the old town, climbing the volcanoes, and hiking in the Colca Canyon, one of the best things to do in the city is visiting Santa Catalina Monastery. The place is incredibly photogenic, so get inspired by our photo guide to the red and blue city of Santa Catalina Convent.

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