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

Two thousand-year old mummies were uncovered this week at the ancient site of Huaca Pucllana in the coastal district of Miraflores in Lima, Peru. One of them is a baby believed to have been buried alive after the death of the adult, probably as an offering to the gods.

The Moche Route along the northern coastal desert of Peru comprises the major archeological sites of the Moche, one of the most mysterious and extravagant civilizations to have existed in Peru. Along the way, you visit the  huacas (pyramid temples) and other adobe structures whose elaborate murals and friezes, mummies, ceramics and gold works all display the complex iconography of an agricultural society with a sophisticated, albeit violent, culture.

For centuries, there have been legends of submerged citadels and riches in Lake Titicaca, but now the the revolutionary subaquatic archeological dig known as the Wiñay Marka Project may be on the verge of seeing how much of those legends are true. Digging where building remains and terraces were found by geophysical surveying, divers found thousands of relics, including silver silver pieces, sheet gold, and carved stone puma heads dating back thousands of years.

Peru's "City of Kings", the capital city of Lima, winning 31 of 57 possible votes in the competition to host the 2019 Pan American Games! Before the election, the delegation gave an emotional presentation, with speeches in English and Spanish as well as promotional videos highlighting the virtues of Lima. This is the first time Peru will be hosting.

With the help of travel experts and tourists, CNN published a list ranking the top rivers based on a variety of different criteria: scenic beauty, nature and wildlife, culture, adventure, and activities. With 24 out of 25 possible points, the Amazon River was awarded the #1 ranking.

Lima's restaurants made a strong showing when UK-based William Reed Business Media published its list of the top restaurants in Latin America, with seven restaurants in the top 20. Lima's landmark Astrid & Gaston restaurant even took the first spot on the prestigious list.