Peru

Peru is best known as the country that has Machu Picchu. Machu Picchu is, after all, one of the new seven wonders of the world. And don’t get me wrong. It’s totally worth visiting. However, it’d be a shame to travel to Peru and not venture beyond its famous Inca ruins. This Peru travel guide will help you plan your trip and maybe, just maybe, inspire you to explore beyond the tourist trail and discover more of what this intriguing Andean country has to offer.

Peru is where South America starts to feel truly different from anywhere else. Especially when you get out of the bigger cities. You start to feel like you’ve left the familiar and begun to travel somewhere truly special. Much of that feeling is due to the strong indigenous culture that still perseveres. The tourist sites and views are great, but the real highlight of traveling in Peru is learning about the various peoples and cultures that have populated the country since long before any European set foot in the hemisphere.

Read more about exploring darkest Peru here: Peru Travel Guide: Beyond Machu Picchu

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