How to Survive a Sandstorm
When visiting Peru’s Atacama, you’ll need a plan to withstand the intense wind and sand when the Paracas sets in.
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It’s a HUGE Mistake to Skip This Spot on the Way to Machu Picchu
All too often, tourists neglect a stunning town in the Sacred Valley.
14 National Parks Where You Can Spot the World’s Coolest Creatures
From gorillas in Uganda to Komodo Dragons in Indonesia—these are the best national parks for wildlife spotting around the globe.
That Time I Swam With Dolphins (and Was Almost Eaten by Piranhas)
They claimed, “the dolphins keep the piranhas away.”
Would You Risk a Terrifying Climb up a Mountain to Stay in This Luxury Hotel?
This luxurious and magical spot in Peru’s Sacred Valley is a must-stay—that is, if you can handle the death-defying climb needed to reach it.
Who Are the Alpaca Ladies of Cusco, Peru?
You can’t miss their brightly embroidered skirts and jackets. You certainly can’t miss their adorable lambs and baby alpacas. On any given day, there are a couple of dozen women in Cusco who come dressed in traditional outfits, ready to pose for photos with their freshly shampooed animals. Every day hundreds of photos of them … Continued
The Popular Dish That Combines Peruvian and Chinese Cooking
How Peru’s favorite comfort food came to be.
Meet the Andean Priest Who Saw Coronavirus in the Stars
Weeks before Peru closed the borders against Covid-19, Christian Antonio Yauri Cochachin saw something strange in the night sky.
The Devastating True Story of a Fodor’s Writer Stranded in Peru During the Coronavirus Epidemic
For a travel writer on assignment, the mountains of Southern Peru became a forced shelter during the global Covid-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, he’s not alone.
What the Recent Announcement to Close the Inca Trail Means for Trekkers and Porters
A guide for helping porters gain better working conditions.