When it comes to hidden jungle towns in the center of Peru, Satipo is the tip of the iceberg. Most visitors only make it to Satipo & get lost in its dozens of attractions, with a few making it as far as Pangoa. This is understandable since Satipo is enchanting enough to seduce even the […]
When it comes to mega-cities in the West, Cuidad de Mexico (CDMX) takes the title by force. Its inner city has 9,209,944 residents, which consists of 7.3% of the Mexican population. When you include the zona metropolitana del Valle de Mexico, the numbers get even crazier with 21,804,515 residents. These staggering figures make CDMX the […]
Tarapoto is easily one of the most beautiful places in Peru. Ever since its founding in 1782, Tarapoto has been treasured by everyone who visited it. It was affectionately named “La Cuidad de Las Palmeras” by the Spaniards, and the city’s name comes from the “Taraputus” palm tree in San Martín. Ironically, today there aren’t […]
When it comes to criminally overlooked areas of South America, Abancay emphatically makes it on the list. This is due to its strategic place in Peru’s geography and history. From being the battleground of both the Incas against the Chankas and the Spanish Almagristas against the Pizarristas, Abancay is no stranger to controversy. To make […]