Peru & Bolivia Travel Blog: Expert Guides & Insider Tips 2026

The spider, the monkey, the hummingbird: the ancient geoglyphs known as the Nazca Lines have impressed themselves upon popular consciousness thanks to appearances in numerous books, films and movies since their discovery almost ninety years ago. But as familiar as these evocative figures can seem today, surprising discoveries are still being made.

The humble town of Paucartambo ischaracterized by its adobe homes with distinctive blue balconies, the colonial Carlos III Bridge which provides access to the town, and the yearly Virgin of Paucartambo Festival. In honor of the town's patron saint, the Mamacha Carmen, the town erupts into a day of nonstop dancing and a night of ritual battle.

Join in on the fun as the imperial capital of the Incas, Cusco, explodes into color and activity during the Inti Raymi Sun Festival this June! From ancient rituals, folkloric dance, and elaborate parades to free concerts and street fairs- there's something for everybody!

The Palomino Islands, located just six nautical miles off the coast of Lima, are frequently overlooked because the Ballestas boast higher numbers of the same wildlife. However, if you're looking to commune with nature in a more adventurous way, the Palomino Islands might actually be the best choice for you as you can actually enter the water and swim with the sea lions...

The New York Times has recommended Peru's northern coast in its annual tourism supplement ranking sites that travelers should experience. For 2015, Peru's northern shore made the list, including the towns of Trujillo, Chiclayo, and the surfing mecca of Cabo Blanco. Here, you get some of the world's best waves, amazing seafood dishes, a witch's market, whale-watching, and ancient sites such as the Moche Pyramids of the Sun & Moon and the tomb of the Lord of Sipán....

The Juanita mummy, also known as the Lady of Ampato or the Inca Ice Maiden, is one of the highlights of a visit to Arequipa. Andean Sanctuary Museum visitors who arrive between January and April will unfortunately be unable to see Juanita, as she will be undergoing a periodic preservation process. Despite the disappointment, however, there will still be much to see at the museum, which exhibits more than 300 Incan relics, including other mummies.