Peru

When to Visit Machu Picchu for Clear Views and Fewer Crowds

Forget what you know about peak season—Peru's most famous site is changing. Two leading travel specialists reveal their strategies for the perfect visit in 2026

Bolivia and Beyond Become Top Picks for Less Crowded Travel as Thanksgiving Approaches

Bolivia joins hands with Costa Rica, Chile, Peru and so on as travelers discover quieter escapes before Thanksgiving 2026, revealing overlooked holiday opportunities across the Americas. With peak winter tourism…

New ticketing system for Machu Picchu

Peru is introducing a new ticketing system for entry to Machu Picchu and the Inca Trail Network

Peru allocates US$2.76 million to improve tourism services at Choquequirao

Peru has approved a S/9.5 million (US$2.76 million) allocation for the Choquequirao tourism project in the Cusco region. The funding will support improvements to public tourism services at the archaeological…

Follow the Red: Everything You Need to Know About Drinking Chicha in Peru

A red flag is usually a telltale sign of danger (or a warning not to pursue a second date). As I recently learned in the Peruvian Andes, a scrap of…

Peru’s Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu is Going Viral on TikTok but Tour Operators are Warning About Altitude Sickness Risks and Hidden Fees One Must Know Before Booking 

As Peru experiences surging global interest in the Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu via viral TikTok videos, official authorities…

South America gains as travel patterns shift away from Gulf hubs

Central Holidays Pitches Latin America With $399 Added-Value Offer

The travel brand showcases customizable journeys to Argentina, Brazil, Costa Rica, Peru and Ecuador, featuring a complimentary guided experience valued at up to $399 per person

Botswana Along With Ecuador and Peru Gains Luxury Travel Exposure Through andBeyond’s New Advisor Partnership

Image Source: Government of Peru Botswana, along with Ecuador and Peru, gains fresh luxury travel exposure through andBeyond’s new advisor partnership with Approach Guides, which introduces…

This Colombian river cruise just added a Machu Picchu land extension

AmaWaterways is the only major cruise line on the Magdalena River and now guests can extend their journey into Peru

Morocco Joins Jamaica and More as Falling Airfares Open New Winter Sun Travel Opportunities

Morocco joins Jamaica, Mauritius and Peru among destinations offering new winter sun travel opportunities as falling airfares make selected international routes more affordable for Christmas travel in 2026…

Recharge in the Rhodian Sunshine at The Ixian Grand & All Suites This Autumn

The Ixian Grand & All Suites invites travellers to swap autumn chill for Rhodian sunshine with a serene late-season escape. Set on the island’s picturesque west coast, this five-star, adults-only…

Delfín Amazon Cruises celebrates twenty years of Peruvian Hospitality and Amazonian Craft

Delfín Amazon Cruises celebrates its twentieth anniversary this year, marking two decades of intimate river journeys and a distinctly Peruvian approach to hospitality. From its first vessel to its recognition…

Wildfires Are Sweeping Across Peru’s Cusco Region: What Travelers Should Know

From air quality concerns to exact areas impacted, here's the 411

Machu Travel Peru: A World of Discovery Beyond the Inca Trail

Named South America’s Leading Destination Management Company 2026 at the World Travel Awards in Jamaica, Machu Travel Peru continues to put the extraordinary landscapes, cultural riches and enduring spirit of…

Beat the Rush for Inca Trail Permits and Lock in 2026 Rates for 2027

Peru’s leading Indigenous-owned trekking specialist, Alpaca Expeditions, urges travel advisors to start planning 2027 Peru adventures in advance, especially those hoping to hike the iconic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.…

Peru Alongside Ecuador, Kenya and More Faces Powerful El Niño as Extreme Weather Puts Global Tourism at Risk Into 2027

Image:  World Meteorological Organization (WMO) The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has issued a major climate warning for October 2026 to February 2027, forecasting an…

What will El Nino and potential extreme weather mean for travel?

The UK Foreign Office has warned of heavy rainfall in Ecuador and Peru The Ecuadorean authorities have issued a red alert ahead of the forecast El Nino

Thailand shortens visa-free stays for dozens of nations from Sep 15

In a significant policy shift, Thailand will limit visa-free stays to thirty days for numerous countries starting September fifteenth. This alteration will affect over sixty nations, with the government citing…

In Peru’s Tambopata Reserve, Travelers Become Wildlife Researchers

It’s Sunday morning at Tambopata Research Center, and Aracely Yarasca is mentoring me in the practice of Lepidoptera mounting. These dinky moth specimens, jarred by travelers the evening prior, may…