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Gocta Falls near Chachapoyas, a Peru travel destination tucked deep into the highlands of the country.

Peru

Peru is a country best known internationally for its remarkable Inca ruins, including the fabled terraces and temples of what became known as the “Lost City of the Incas”, Machu Picchu.

But beyond this tiny slice of history, Peru is a country with a wealth of other, ever more ancient monuments, such as the striking mountain-top fortresses of Kuélap and Choquequirao. Throughout the country, the landscapes promising drama – be it 6,000-meter peaks or dusty, barren desert, while it’s also a place to delve deep into indigenous South American cultures, such as those of small, coffee producing regions or villages tucked deep into the encroaching jungle.

Dotted across the country are world-renowned museums where the history of the Mochica, Chimú, Paracas and Chavín cultures are laid bare, while along the coast, practice everything from surfing the waves of the Pacific to sandboarding down vast, undulating sand dunes.

Don’t miss this full round-up of Peru’s best destinations and places to visit – many of which we bet you’ve never heard of before. 

The sitting room in Palacio Manco Capac in Cusco, a magnificent boutique hotel with outstanding views of the city

Where to Stay in Cusco: 21 of the Best Hotels and Guesthouses

Where to Stay in Cusco: 21 of the Best Hotels and Guesthouses
South America Rio de Janeiro at Sunset

South America Backpacking Routes: Seven Itineraries for Two Weeks to One Month

South America Backpacking Routes: Seven Itineraries for Two Weeks to One Month
A view of Machu Picchu at dawn from above the ruins

Everything You Need to Know About Hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

Everything You Need to Know About Hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

Where to Stay in Lima: Chic & Modern Selina Lima

Where to Stay in Lima: Chic & Modern Selina Lima
The pier in Huanchaco, Peru

Huanchaco: The Complete Guide to this Peruvian Beach Town

Huanchaco: The Complete Guide to this Peruvian Beach Town
An ancient, polychrome frieze in Huaca de la Luna near Trujillo Peru

41 Incredible Places in Peru You’ve Probably Never Heard Of Before

41 Incredible Places in Peru You’ve Probably Never Heard Of Before
A child playing a small guitar in a carnaval parade in Ayacucho peru

A Traveller’s Insatiable Search For Belonging

A Traveller’s Insatiable Search For Belonging

Chachapoyas: The Complete Traveler’s Guide

Chachapoyas: The Complete Traveler’s Guide

Peru’s Choquequirao Trek: The Ultimate Hiking Guide

Peru’s Choquequirao Trek: The Ultimate Hiking Guide
coffee tour Peru

On the Community-Run Coffee Trail in Peru

On the Community-Run Coffee Trail in Peru
kuelap peru chachapoyas

Should You Visit Kuélap, Peru’s Alternative to Machu Picchu?

Should You Visit Kuélap, Peru’s Alternative to Machu Picchu?
backpacking in northern Peru

Going Far Beyond The Beaten Trail: My Favourite Northern Peru Tours

Going Far Beyond The Beaten Trail: My Favourite Northern Peru Tours
backpacking in northern Peru

Two Months Backpacking in Peru: A World Away from Cusco

Two Months Backpacking in Peru: A World Away from Cusco
A view of Machu Picchu at dawn from above the ruins

How To Visit Machu Picchu On A Budget Of Only $100

How To Visit Machu Picchu On A Budget Of Only $100
free volunteering in South America

The Ultimate Guide to Volunteering in South America

The Ultimate Guide to Volunteering in South America
sandboarding huacachina

Why I’d Rather Be Sandboarding in Huacachina

Why I’d Rather Be Sandboarding in Huacachina

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Worldly Adventurer is a website that gives you the tools to travel in a different way through South America: to have a deeper connection with countries and their people; to go beyond the beaten trail; and to have more meaningful, responsible experiences along the way.

Having lived, travelled and volunteered in South America since 2014, I’m the person to give you the inspiration and the resources to see this continent in a different, more adventurous light.

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