After months of exploring South America, I eventually ended up settling in Peru, and Lima is now home. I first solo travelled around Peru back in 2022, and these guides come from that trip and from living here as a digital nomad since.
Peru is a country that is so diverse. In one trip you can wander the clifftop parks of Lima, sandboard the dunes at the Huacachina oasis, spot sea lions off the Paracas coast and hike to turquoise lakes like Laguna 69 in the mountains above Huaraz.
If you are starting with the capital, my guides to spending one day in Lima, Miraflores and Barranco cover where to stay, eat and explore. Heading down the coast? Read my Paracas guide and Huacachina guide. For the mountains, my guide to the lagunas of Huaraz has the hikes I rate most.
Planning the whole trip? My 10-day Peru itinerary and 3-week Peru itinerary show you how to fit it all together, with honest tips on what is worth your time and what you can skip.
For all my guides in one place, with my top picks, head to my Peru Travel Guide.
If you’re heading to Peru then the lagunas in Huaraz are without a doubt one of the best things to add to your itinerary. In fact, Huaraz is a hub for outdoors lovers, with awe-inspiring mountains surrounding the breathtaking lagunas, meaning you’re never too far from an epic hiking trail or viewpoint. In this guide, … Read more
If you’re heading to South America and looking for a 3 week Peru itinerary that explores all of the best bits plus some hidden gems, then look no further – because I’ve been travelling around Peru consistently for the last 4 years (ever since I did a solo trip to Peru in 2021) and now live … Read more