The mountain town of Huaraz is my favorite destination in Peru. The city itself might be rough around the edges, but few places out there remain as rugged and untamed as this gem in the Andes. Huaraz is an excellent home base for trekking some of the world’s most beautiful trails and summiting mountains that… Read More The Ultimate Huaraz Bucket List: 27 Things To Do | Peru
For backpackers seeking outdoor adventures and cultural experiences in abundance, let me introduce you to Cusco, Peru. I’ve visited Cusco four times, sometimes for stretches of a month, yet each visit still feels as magical as the first time. Cusco will always be one of my favorite places on Earth, although some of the landscapes… Read More The Ultimate Cusco Bucket List: Top 43 Things To Do in Cusco, Peru
Cusco is a dream of a city. From the cobblestoned alleyways to the beautiful monuments from a bygone era, there is no shortage of wonders to marvel at in Cusco. I have spent several months in Cusco and the surrounding Sacred Valley of the Incas yet have never come close to tiring of this incredible… Read More 25 Best Instagram Photo Spots in Cusco, Peru
Peru is one of those countries that is impossible for me to get tired of. It seems like the more time I spend there, the less I feel I have actually done. I’ve visited Peru four times already, and each time has felt far too short for the multitude of things to do there. I… Read More One Month Northern Peru Travel Itinerary for Backpackers
Arequipa is one of my favorite cities in South America. The beauty of the colonial center is rivaled only by the surrounding nature, highlighted by the three volcanoes that tower over the city. While quickly becoming more and more popular among travelers, Arequipa is still a bit of a hidden gem. Backpackers quickly find themselves… Read More The Backpacker’s Travel Guide to Arequipa, Peru | 2026
I first visited Cusco’s now world-famous Rainbow Mountain about four years ago. At the time, it had just been recently discovered. Something like that doesn’t stay hidden for long, though. It has easily become Cusco’s most popular day trip, and one that often sets travelers up for disappointment. Don’t get me wrong, I had an… Read More Palccoyo: Complete Guide to Cusco’s Other Rainbow Mountain
After traipsing through the south of Peru twice before even scraping the surface of the north, I knew I had to dedicate some time to this often overlooked region of one of my favorite countries in the world. With incredible environments like the Andes, the Amazon, and the Pacific Coast, the north of Peru might… Read More My Top 15 Highlights of Northern Peru
The Cordillera Huayhuash is one of the most incredible things I’ve ever done. Eight days of trekking across 130 kilometers of brutal terrain, high altitudes, and exposing yourselves to whatever mayhem Pachamama wants to throw your way. It isn’t easy. It’s even less easy if you get awful weather. During the dry season, many travelers… Read More Should You Do The Cordillera Huayhuash During The Rainy Season?
As a backpacker with a love for all things outdoors, Huaraz was like paradise to me. This region of Peru has mountain ranges that will rival any across the world. Sparkling lagunas, snow-capped summits, multi-day treks, Huaraz had me on my feet chasing views nearly every day of the week. The Cordillera Blanca and Huascaran… Read More Where To Stay in Huaraz, Peru
Let me start this off by saying that this hike is not for the faint of heart. I struggled monumentally on this hike and consider myself to be a pretty avid hiker. Laguna 69 lies at 4,600 meters above sea level (15,000 feet), meaning that the altitude, weather, and conditions can all play a big… Read More The Complete Guide to Hiking Laguna 69 in Peru