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Machu Picchu Mountain Hike: How to Climb This Peak in Peru

The Machu Picchu Mountain hike should definitely form part of your visit to the Machu Picchu ruins in Peru. Hiking Machu Picchu Mountain leads you to the summit of Machu Picchu, othwerwise known as Machu Picchu peak. After gaining plenty of elevation during the Machu Picchu Mountain climb, you'll have an amazing view of the Machu Picchu citadel.

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A selection of comprehensive hiking guides for some of the most epic treks in the world.

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Laguna Yanacocha and Laguna Uruscocha: The Ultimate Guide

The Laguna Yanacocha and Laguna Uruscocha hike is an excellent trail option near Huaraz in Peru. It’s one of the lesser-known day hike options in the stunning Cordillera Blanca. Indeed, not many tourists visiting Huaraz will do this hike.

7 Cañones de Qorihuillca (7 Qorihuillca Canyons) Ultimate Guide

The 7 Cañones de Qorihuillca (7 Qorihuillca Canyons) are an extraorindary natural attraction in Ayacucho, Peru. If anything, Ayacucho is known as the city to visit in order to see the majestic Millpu Pools. But, the huge carved walls at the 7 Cañones de Qorihuillca are an outstanding place in their own right. Indeed, we’d argue that the canyon alone, warrants a trip to Ayacucho.

How To Visit The Millpu Pools (Aguas Turquesas) In Ayacucho

The turquoise pools of Millpu in Ayacucho, Peru are a series of small natural lagoons cascading through a steep and narrow gorge. They’re a breathtaking sight. Known locally as Aguas Turquesas Millpu, these beautiful natural pools are a great example of just how awesome nature is. The Pools of Millpu in Ayacucho are one of the best natural wonders in Peru, if not South America.

The 16 Best Huaraz Hikes in Peru

Huaraz is truly a hiking mecca. Located in northern Peru, Huaraz is a phenomenal base for trekking in the Cordillera Blanca, Cordillera Negra and Cordillera Huayhuash. Indeed, hiking in Huaraz, in Peru, is a dream come true for many tourists. You’d be hard-pressed to find a better hiking destination in South America. In this guide, we’re going to talk about the 16 best Huaraz hikes, including day hikes and multi-day hikes.

Huayhuash Trek: How To Hike Peru’s World-Class Mountain Circuit

In northern Peru, you’ll find a little pocket of trekking paradise. Encircling the majestic peaks of the Cordillera Huayhuash, this unbelievable mountain circuit will not just blow you away, but, the trek will be left firmly cemented in your memory for a lifetime. Indeed, trekking the Cordillera Huayhuash in Peru is an unforgettable experience.

Cordillera de la Viuda: The Ultimate Guide

Cordillera de la Viuda (Cordillera la Viuda) is a scenic mountain range in the Lima region of Peru. It’s easy to visit these mountains by doing a day trip from the city of Lima. Basically, from Lima, you’ll initially travel through the town of Canta, before passing the town of Cullhuay. You’ll then arrive at the mountain range, where you’ll also explore Laguna 7 Colores (Lagoon of 7 Colours) and Laguna Chuchun, which all technically fall in the Canta Province.

Cañon de Autisha (Autisha Canyon): The Ultimate Guide

Cañon de Autisha is a stunning place to visit near Lima in Peru. It’s fairly well-known by locals, who tend to visit on the weekends. But, this beautiful area is barely known to foreign visitors. Certainly, visiting this place isn’t a mainstream tourism activity for tourists. Commonly, locals do a full-day Cañon de Autisha tour, from Lima, which involves trekking, rappelling and puenting (bungee jumping).

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Amazonia Expeditions’ Amazon Research Centre Lodge: A Review

Amazonia Expeditions are a renowned tour company, that provides jungle expeditions in the Amazon Rainforest, near Iquitos, in Peru. Located deep in the Peru Amazonas region, this tour operator actually has two lodges. These include the Tahuayo Lodge and the Amazon Research Center Lodge, which are both located on the remote Tahuayo River.

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Laguna 69 Peru: Hiking To The Most Popular Lake In Huaraz

If you’re planning a trip to Huaraz in Peru, undoubtedly you’ll have come across the unrivalled and quite extraordinary Laguna 69 trek. As the most popular lagoon hike in the Cordillera Blanca, the turquoise water and thoroughly enjoyable trail to Laguna 69 attracts huge tour numbers of hikers every day. It’s an experience not to miss really whether you like busy trails or not.

An Honest Review of the Tahuayo Lodge Near Iquitos, Peru

Staying at the Tahuayo Lodge is a well-known option for exploring the Amazon Rainforest in Peru. Located near Iquitos in the Tamshiyacu Tahuayo Reserve, on the Tahuayo River, the Tahuayo Lodge sits deep in the Amazon wilderness. Indeed, the lodge is well positioned for seeing wildlife and exploring the most epic parts of the Amazon River. The Tahuayo Lodge is managed by Amazonia Expeditions, which has a phenomenal reputation as a Peru Amazon Rainforest tour operator.

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Laguna Churup Hike: Easy To Do Independently From Huaraz

The Laguna Churup hike in Huaraz, Peru, is well worth adding to your South America bucket list. Hiking to the lake and towards Nevado Churup, involves exploring an adventurous trail. Better yet, the trek is super easy to do from Huaraz.

Laguna Queshquecocha Hike: The Ultimate Guide

Laguna Queshquecocha and its intriguing forest of Puya Raimondii is a remote landscape found at the far end of the Queshque Valley in Peru, just outside of Catac, near Huaraz. If you’re looking for off-the-beaten-track hiking, showing a different side to the impressive Cordillera Blanca, then this very easy hike is definitely worth a look.

Laguna Llaca: The Ultimate Guide To This Epic Hike In Huaraz

The Laguna Llaca day hike is one of the most underrated trekking options in Huaraz, Peru. With the mammoth Ranrapalca and Ocshapalca mountains creating a stunning backdrop, reaching the duck egg blue lake is an unforgettable moment.