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Plan Your Trip to Peru

Tourism, attractions, accommodations, sports and recreation, tours, travel operators, practical facts, and getting around in Peru.

Peru Travel Guide by Season

If you are considering a trip to Peru, especially Cusco, use this seasonal guide for the best months of the year to suit your travel interests.

Peru and USA Embassy / Consulate Information

Addresses, telephone numbers and web sites for the embassy of Peru in Washington D.C. and the USA Embassy in Lima.

Adonde?

Tourist information links general information about the country.

Amazing Peru

"We specialize in offering small group tours(from the UK) throughout Peru and South America and operate every adventure, cultural and ecological tour available; from special interest trips, honeymoon tours, family packages, trekking, mountaineering and corporate clientele to tailor made itineraries and luxury VIP excursions."

Amazonia Expeditions

Stay at award-winning lodge in Peru's Tamshiyacu-Tahuayo Reserve, shown to have the greatest mammal diversity in the Amazon. Customize your itinerary, from soft family adventures to wilderness camping.

Apus Peru Adventure Travel Specialists

"No matter how much time you have, there is no reason that you can't get away from the crowds and off the beaten track. Apus Peru is an adventure trekking specialist that gives you the chance have unique experiences with hiking options to little known wilderness places. "

Big Kids Adventures

Challenge your body and relax your mind. Join us on an inner journey to ancient land. Experience the city of Cusco, the mystic ruins of Machu Picchu and Choquequirao, and the incredible scenery around the Ausangate and Salcantay Mountains!

Country Profile

CIA Handbbook facts, background, demographics, economy, people and more information about the country.

Doug's South American Excursion

Travel on a motorbike - descriptive at times humorous and always interesting.

Ecotour Expeditions

Ecotour operates thoughtful nature trips to some of the most spectacular natural wonders of the Americas. Our groups are led by naturalists and we observe the strange and beautiful creatures of these extraordinary places while at the same time having a lot of fun.

Ferrovías Central Andina - Perú

Routes and details for travel between Callao, La Oroya and north to Cerro to Pasco or south to Huancayo. In Spanish.

Escaped to Peru

"Latin America has something for everyone and boasts an amazing range of natural and man-made wonders. Whether you want to walk in the footsteps of the Incas at Machu Picchu, or the Mayas at Tikal or Chichen Itza, swim with sea lions in the Galapagos, dance tango in Buenos Aires, trek the Inca Trail or hike in Patagonia, or stand spellbound at Iguazu Falls, we have the perfect vacation for you."

Galapagos Best

"Tours in Galapagos and Patagonia are natural history oriented; in Peru the emphasis is on the rich cultural history, and the aim is to provide you with the holiday of a lifetime - to show you the best of South America, make your dreams come true, and give you wonderful memories and photographs to take home."

Home Exchange

"Home Exchange is the vacation alternative where two families agree to swap homes for a vacation." Click on "pick a Country" to find listings in various South American countries. Browse locations, details and email the Home Exhancge member to make an arrangement.

Latin Trails

Visit the Galápagos Islands and Ecuador! Nature cruises on board yachts and small expeditions ships. We offer custom cultural and wildlife adventures in the Galápagos, Peru's Machu Picchu, and the Amazon and Andes.

One Moon Adventure Company

Discover magnificent Machu Picchu by rail or high quality adventure trek. We specialize in fully guided expeditions including fascinating cultural opportunities, llama treks, multi-sport and other unique outdoor adventures in Peru, Bolivia, and Chile.

Madness Adventures in Peru and Bolivia

"The pioneers of Adventure Tourism in Bolivia.We are constantly pushing the boundaries; you can trust that the services we provide are personalized, safe and always with a sense of adventure." Biking, trekking and rafting are some of the adventures offered.

Peru Adventure & Sports Map

Check the map for the best places for rafting, river running, trekking, mounataineering, fishing, cycling, snow sports and hang-gliding.

Peru for Less

"Our Company is incorporated in the US with additional offices in Lima, Cuzco and Buenos Aires, providing all tours available in Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, Argentina, Chile, and Brazil. We give top priority to: Safety, comfort and impeccable organization. Our core focus is to provide the best value travel packages for you, the traveler, through our highly trained courteous staff."

Peru Hotels

Hotels in Peru and Resorts of Peru, Reservations, Information, Discount Prices, Descriptions and Pictures of Peru Hotels and Resorts.

Peru Map

Plan your activities with a choice of geographical, archaeological and cultural maps, biodiversity and anture maps, or adventure and sports maps.

Peru Online

Online resources for tourism, politics, business, culture and history. In English or Spanish.

Peru Tourist Attraction Pictures by PlanetWare

Hundreds of great photos of Lima, Cuzco, the altiplano, Machu Picchu, Colca Canyon, Arequipa, Pisac, Puno, Lake Titicaca and many more sites of interest.

Peru Vacation Pages

Travel with Andrys Basten on her May 1997 trip. Read the text while some of the photos load - they're good!

Photos from Peru

Photos of various cities and locales to increase your knowledge of Peru.

Practical Information for Travelers

Multiple tips from before arrival to after your visit, from the Peruvian Embassy in Australia.

Radio in Peru

A look at radio stations DX photos links and more by Don Moore.

South America on a Matrix

Travelogue of a nine-week trip through Ecuador, Peru, Chile and Argentina. Great photos!

Southern Crossings

Whether it's exploring Machu Picchu, trekking the Inca Trail, cruising the Amazon, or climbing the pyramids of the Maya, we're the adventure specialists! We run trips for individuals, friends, families and small groups with departures leaving any day. We can customise itineraries according to personal interests.

Stone and Air

Ancient Cultures of the Andes - from GORP.

Sun God Peru Tour Operator

"We are an A grade professional Travel Agency and Tour Operator with over fifteen years of experience in operating quality tours throughout Peru and South America. We organize all kind of daily and package tours all around Peru and South America. You can get our help for arranging domestic and international flight tickets as well."

The South America trip of Wouke and Jan

From Brazil through Bolivia and Peru to Colombia. Commentary and photos.

Tourism, Travel and Official Promotion Site

"Peru's Official Site of tourism, travel and promotion. Let us bring you, all about Peru through this complete source of tourism, travel services and economic information in order to travel around Peru. "

Tourist Guide

Use the drop down navigation bar or click on the map to find comprehensive references throughout Peru from adonde.com.

Trekking in Peru

Brief descriptions of the Classic Inca Trail, Cachiccata Trek, Ausengate Trek, Salcantay Trek and the Cordillera Blanca.

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