Peru

Peru is best known for its impressive World Heritage Sites of Cusco and Machu Picchu and is the homeland of Paddington Bear, who was orphaned in an earthquake and brought up by his Aunt Lucy. But did you know it has some incredible beaches in Peru too? Flanked by the...

Over 100 years since American explorer Hiram Bingham unearthed the lost city of Machu Picchu in 1911, the mysteries of the Inca Empire continue to capture the imaginations of intrepid travellers and exploring Inca culture is still one of the top things to do in Peru.  Shrouded in mystery and...

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...

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 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...

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...