Peru

Peru is a South American country of great contrasts. It has a Pacific coastline yet inland there are the peaks of the Andes running from its north to south east and the beginnings of the Amazon Basin. Lima, the capital, is on the coastline and has a population of...

Peru is the third-largest country in South America after Brazil and Argentina. It lies in the west with an extensive Pacific Coastline, north of neighbours Chile and Bolivia and south of Ecuador and Colombia. Its capital, Lima lies on the Pacific with its 10 million population representing 30% of the...

Peru is a fascinating country with a Pacific Coastline in South America’s west, bordered by Chile and Bolivia in the south and Ecuador and Colombia in the north. There is so much to see and do. Its capital, Lima, is on the Pacific Coast yet so much of the country is...

Peru's climate is as diverse as its landscapes, ranging from the semi-arid subtropical desert on the coast to tropical rainforests in the north. Temperatures can range anywhere from 13˚ to 35˚C (55˚ to 95˚F) depending on where in the country you find yourself. Each geographic region in Peru has...

If you're a nature and wildlife lover, an Amazon cruise is an experience that should be at the top of your travel bucket list. Not only is the Amazon the second-longest river in the world, but the Amazon rainforest is also home to over one-third of the animal species...

The days when Lima was considered a stopover for travellers on the way to Machu Picchu are long gone. Lima is a vibrant megalopolis sprawling from the Pacific Ocean to the Peruvian plains. With 5th-century pyramids, handsome Spanish colonial UNESCO heritage-listed centre, lovely parks and beaches, there are plenty...