Locations Covered

Máncora • Chiclayo • Chachapoyas • Cajamarca • Trujillo • Huaraz • Lima & Huacachina • Arequipa • Cusco & Machu Picchu

Peru quickly became one of the most memorable parts of my South American trip. I spent a total of 52 days there; first in October 2023, and again a few months later when I returned to Huaraz because I couldn’t get enough of the mountains. The country felt endlessly varied: surf towns on the coast, high-altitude treks in the Andes, colonial cities, desert dunes, and quiet local markets. Travelling by bus was simple, and the food was so good it became part of my daily excitement. More than anything, I remember the warmth of the people and how easily conversations turned into small moments of connection. In this section, I’ll share the experiences and practical insights that shaped my time in Peru. It's a country that proved how diverse and welcoming South America can be.

Peru in headlines

BUDGET TIP

'Menu del día'

FOODS TO TRY

Ceviche, Causa Limeña

DRINKS TO TRY

Pisco Sour

A PLACE I DIDN'T WANT TO LEAVE

Huaraz

MOST SCENIC HIKE

Laguna 69

HIDDEN GEM

Laguna 513

PRIMARY TRANSPORT

Bus

AVERAGE DAILY COSTS

52

MONTH

October & January

BEST EXPERIENCE

Salkantay Trek

DAYS SPENT

$46

THE SOUNDTRACK OF THE TRIP

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