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Peru Overview

Peru, land of the legendary Incas, has retained its mythical feel. Visit the cultural capital of Cuzco or the Sacred Valley -- the explorer's base for the lost city of Machu Picchu.
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Jungle Packing Tips

The Amazon is definitely a destination you want to be prepared for as best as possible! There are probably things that even well-seasoned travelers would not think to bring along with them. These tips will guide travelers on how to pack for a trip to the Amazon Rainforest. Packing light and packing smart are key!
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Indigenous People

Do you have questions about the people you might encounter on an Amazon trip? Here is a 'Q&A' session from the Rainforest Action Network to help educate people about the indigenous groups of the Amazon. Be prepared to observe unique cultures, interesting traditions and intriguing ways of life.
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History and Culture of Peru

Find answers to your questions about Peru and Peruvian culture in this brief overview of Peru's history, culture, religion, food, and language.
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Peru Animals and Wildlife

Peru is brimming with diverse wildlife that changes drastically depending on what area you're located in. Between the Andes Mountains and Amazon Rainforest there's a lot of room for biodiversity throughout Peru. Read this article to get a sense of the differences in species in these drastically different regions.
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Peruvian Food - Top 20 Plates in Peru

Discover Peru's culinary treasures! In recent years Peruvian gastronomy has continually progressed, drawing on the legacy of regional culinary styles but also accepting influences from other parts of the world. Now, Peru's modern Novoandina cuisine is the all the rage from LA to London.
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Inti Raymi Festival in Peru

Every year on June 24th Cusco comes alive as the second largest festival in South America takes place. Hundreds of thousands of people travel from all over the world to attend the re-creation of the ancient Incan religious ceremony.
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Peru Travel Info

From ancient cities to world-class trekking opportunities, Peru is a destination that offers something for any type of traveler. Visit the iconic Machu Picchu ruins site, taste traditional dishes in a Peruvian cooking course, or spot unique wildlife in the depths of the Amazon. The possibilities are endless!
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Best Treks in South America

With miles of mountains, pristine lakes, glaciers, & remote ancient ruins, South America boasts a diverse array of trekking opportunities. The W Circuit in Torres del Paine, the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, & the Cordillera Blanca are just a few. Trekkers worldwide can look forward to true experiences of a lifetime.
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Best Ecolodges in Latin America

From Patagonia to Costa Rica, traveler, Shannon Beineke, weighs in on ecolodges and some of the best places to relax your head, take in remarkable surroundings and enjoy examples of effective ecotourism at work. By Shannon Beineke Ecotourism has skyrocketed in recent years. As a result, many lodges around the world are now claiming to be …
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River Cruising Has Our Attention

While many travelers are familiar with the standard ocean liners and mega-yachts, river cruises offer a different atmosphere and experience that can only be found in certain parts of the world.
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Top River Cruise Destinations

If you're convinced that your next trip MUST be a river cruise, the difficult decision of deciding "where to?" is upon you. Adventure Life offers river cruising in some incredible destinations, and here are highlights of just a few of these options to help in your decision of where to river cruise next.
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To Weave for the Sun: Andean Weaving

A history of the textiles and Andean weavings that you'll find throughout Latin America, discover what you'll find while traveling thru indigenous markets like Ecuador's Otavalo market and the Pisac market of Peru.
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Peruvian Recipe: Pisco Sour

A Mi Manera, a restaurant in Cusco, has given some great Peruvian recipes to Adventure Lifers during a cooking class we include in tours. Since it is always fun to explore the local foods of a place, we wanted to share some of these with our fellow travelers. We thought we would start off with the infamous Pisco Sour... Ingredients 0.5 ounce …
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Ancient Peru Brewery - SALUD!

An ancient brewery of the Wari Empire was found. Twenty ceramic 10 to 15 gallon vats suggest that this was much more than a Mom-and-Pop-shop. In fact, it may be the oldest large-scale brewery ever found in the Andes.
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The Way to Machu Picchu

Most travelers to Peru know about the Inca Trail, but what about the more impressive (and challenging) hikes like the Salkantay trek, the Choquequirao trek, and the Cachiccata Trail were all built by the Incas and used for hundreds of years before travelers arrived.
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Double the Adventure

Before embarking on a journey, you put a lot of effort into deciding where to go, preparing, and researching. While taking the time to organize a trip, why not plan to see TWO destinations? There are so many possible combinations of places that are easy to see during one adventure, and we love customizing these fusion trips for our travelers! …
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5 Ways to do Peru

Ancient ruins, charming people, delicious food, wildlife-rich jungles...Peru truly has something to offer any traveler! With so much to see and so many ways to see it, deciding on one of our Peru trip itineraries can prove challenging. Here are a few recommended ways of exploring the country based on specific personal interests and preferences.
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Meet our Peru guides

Adventure Life guides are the unsung heroes whose efforts create amazing experiences for our travelers. They will become like family as they guide you through Peru, and we wanted to give you the opportunity to get to know a little about them before your trip!
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Safe Travels in Peru

Thinking of traveling to Peru but concerned about safety? We have some recommendations for safe travels as well as some information that may settle those concerns.
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Sacred Valley Revealed

Just an hour drive from Cusco, the glorious Sacred Valley remains a living relic of Inca culture with terraced mountainsides with fortresses built into the towering Andes, and the raging Urubamba River below. Don't miss the market town of Pisac and spectacular Ollantaytambo a living Inca city below a towering fortress.
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Get to know Choquequirao

Little known to the world, this ancient Peruvian city is often referred to as Machu Picchu's sister city. However, we wholeheartedly believe it is a worthy destination on its own. Deemed the "Lost City of the Incas," Machu Picchu is not so nameless anymore with more than one million visitors every year. T
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Romance Around the World

Love is all around us. Or perhaps it is more truthful to say that boxes of chocolate, heart-shaped balloons, sappy cards, and battles for restaurant reservations are all around us. The phenomenon of Valentine's Day...
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Inca Trail Trekking: About and how-tos

Hiking the Inca Trail is the classic Peru experience that many active travelers seek out. Trekking this ancient trail is not only physically exhilarating but it is an opportunity to learn about the culture and history of this magical place. Your steps will take you along a path upon which the Inca people themselves traveled! Truly an experience of a lifetime.
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