Nestled in the “cloud forest” of Northeastern Peru, Tarapoto is the jewel of the San Martin Province. Sitting at 356 meters (1,168 ft.) altitude, this city is the prime jump-off point to enter the Amazon rainforest. Its potent mixture of outrageously vast biodiversity and vibrant nightlife make Tarapoto a truly seductive atmosphere. Including the surrounding […]
Even though Peru has an extensive coastline, Mancora is undoubtedly the main attraction. Thanks to its superb weather and vibrant nightlife, this beach town has transformed into an international tourist attraction. From ideal surfing waves to plenty of bars to party in, everyone has a different reason for visiting. No matter the motivation, it’s no […]
Out of all the cities in Northern Peru, none are surrounded by more drastic contrasts than Chachapoyas. This capital of the Amazonas Region is situated at a surprisingly high elevation of 2,335 meters (7,661ft.). Their strategic location allows access to both the highlands and the jungle. The city of Chachapoyas was founded in 1538 by […]
Ayahuasca is an amazing psychedelic concoction, but it’s not free of problems. In recent years, this once exotic gift from nature has transformed into a cash cow. Every year thousands of tourists descend upon South America searching for this hypnotic brew. While it’s great that so many people are interested in expanding their consciousness, this […]
Out of the many indigenous communities situated around Pucallpa, none are more established than La Comunidad Nativa San Francisco. Located right on the banks of Laguna Yarinacocha, it’s the largest and oldest Shipibo-Conibo community in the world. What started as a group of six families and one curaca eventually grew to over 300 families and […]
Out of all the many places that routinely get overlooked in Peru, Pucallpa is on the verge of going mainstream. Thanks to the city’s shamanic roots and strategic position in the jungle, the time is right for tourism. With a growing population of 250,000 inhabitants, Pucallpa is the tenth most populous city in Peru. It’s […]
Out of all the places to visit around Puno, the fertility temple Inca Uyo steals the show. This walled off area is nestled in a sleepy town called Chucuito, which is about 18km outside Puno. What makes this historic site unique isn’t its location, it’s the fact that it’s filled with 86 stone penises. These […]
Out of all the festivities that can be experienced in Peru, none are more lavish than the Candelaria in Puno. This danceoff is so breathtaking that it’s recognized as a cultural patrimony by USECO. Every year over 100,000 dancers compete in a multiple day procession that snakes through the streets of Puno. Each dancer sports […]
Situated at a shocking 3,830 m (12,556 ft), Puno isn’t a city for the weak. While the altitude is mildly alarming, the weather is even worse. Sporting an ice cold climate that’s complimented by a scorching sun, Puno is better suited for llamas than it is for people. Despite having a climate that’s so inhospitable it could make […]