Peru Travel Information

Clinging to the Andes, between the parched coastal desert and the lush expanse of the Amazon rainforest, Peru offers such a wide range of experiences that it can be difficult to choose one between them. Solemn pilgrimages honor gods both Christian and indigenous. Neon-lit discos get jam-packed with reveling youth and not so young. Ancient ruins & complexes divulge prehistoric secrets. There are endless museums to visit, lakes to ogle, waves to surf,

AREQUIPA BRIEF INFORMATION: The department of Arequipa is one having various different orographic & topographic terrains. It begins in the coastal desert and then climbs the Andes, reaching great altitudes at the snow-covered peaks and at its volcanoes. Arequipa, known as the "White City" for its beautiful white walls of "sillar", a volcanic stone, lies at the feet of the mighty volcanos of mount Chachani, mount Misti, mount Coropuna and mount Pichu Pichu.

The high-flying Andean city of Cusco (also Cuzco or Qosq'o in the Quechua language) is the uneasy bearer of many grandious titles. It was once the foremost city of the Inca Empire, and is now the undisputed "Archaeological Capital of the Americas", as well as the continent's oldest continuously inhabited city. Few travelers to Peru will skip visiting this premier South American destination, which is also the

PUNO BRIEF HISTORY: Puno and Lake Titicaca were the regions where many cultures were developed such as the Pukara culture, which was the predecessor culture of the ancient peoples who later formed the Tiahuanaco culture, which spread out near Lake Titicaca between 300 and 1000 AD. The Tiawanaco people were masterful stone carvers and created monumental architecture, including in this art many giant pieces, examples:

Lima, the famous "Pearl of the Pacific" or the "Garden City" was founded in 1535 and in a short period of time became the most important city in the Americas. Today, there are more than 10 million inhabitants, and the city shelters immigrants from all corners of the globe, which has transformed it into a mixed city par excellence. In the Historic Center, included by the UNESCO on the World Cultural Heritage List, you can visit splendid samples of Colonial architecture like the Cathedral, the Convent of Santo Domingo and the Convent

Puerto Maldonado is a city in Southeastern Peru, capital of the Madre de Dios region, situated on the banks of the Madre de Dios river, formerly called "Amarumayo". It's one of the main commercial centers of the Peruvian Amazon. It carries the official title of "Capital of the Biodiversity of Peru" in merit of the important records of flora & fauna found in the jungle forests of the department, especially in the Manu National Park.

ICA BRIEF INFORMATION: Ica, an esoteric land, one of a profound religious faith, sand dunes, valleys and sun, is an agricultural zone where you will see cotton fields, butter beans, asparagus, citrus tree orchards and others, interspersed among the extensive desert area, as well as antique vineyards. Some of the most important civilizations of ancient Peru established themselves here like the Paracas and the Nazca, who left a legacy that has endured the passage of time and the violence of the sand

How far in advance do I need to make the Inca Trail reservation ?

As far in advance as possible. The government has strictly limited the number of people permitted on the Inca Trail (permits are issued to about 500 trekkers per day, including the porters. We therefore, recommend that you try to make your Inca Trail reservation as far in advance as possible. So, if you are sure about your trek departure date, send us an e-mail to