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The Best Peru Travel Info!

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Here are some of the best links for everything you need to travel in Peru! Great experiences, and a range of accommodation based on budget. I traveled here for 4 months and had the best time!!
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Iconic Experiences!

There are some incredible things you can do in Peru! Here are some of my favorites!

 
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(Lima) This is an awesome cooking class no matter what your cooking level is! Its also so fun to go check out all the stuff sold at the markets :)
Peruvian Cooking Class, Local Market Tour & Exotic Fruit Tasting
 
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(Lima) This is a great tour! You get so close to the sea lions and they swim in the water with you. Even just taking the boat ride to the island is gorgeous!
Visit the Sea Lions in Palomino Islands, in Lima Peru
 
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(Many Cities) If you want to have your whole trip booked for you and organized by an insanely awesome team this is the way to go! You will get to see all the famous tourist places in Peru and get some awesome extras and peace of mind that its all don...
8 Day Peru Ancestral Energies: Lima, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu & Titikaka Lake
 
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(Arequipa) Colca Canyon 2 day Trek! This is for the adventurers out there :) The canyon is huge and so gorgeous! Its one of the top attractions to visit in Peru and this tour is awesome!!
2 day 1 night trek / Colca Canyon
 
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(Arequipa) This is a super fun rafting trip!! The guides for this particular trip are the best!
Rafting Arequipa - Chili River Canoeing - Cusipata Rafting Arequipa
 
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(Arequipa) Awesome Peruvian cooking class!!
Peruvian Cooking Experience in Arequipa
 
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(Cusco) This is an incredible tour at an AMAZING price!!
Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Full Day.
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(Cusco) This is seriously such an awesome activity! The tour of the market and learning about the culture is great and the chefs make the cooking class so much fun!
Peruvian Cooking Class Cocktails and Market in Cusco
 
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(Trujillo) Awesome tour of some cool cultural things and the famous ruins nearby!
Full Day Tour Huacas, Chan Chan & Huanchaco - Trujillo

Top Hostels/Stays 1 Per City

My very favorite hostels in Peru! The best one for each city :)

 
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(Arequipa) This hostel is gorgeous, location is great and the staff are all absolutely wonderful!
Econunay Hostels, Arequipa (updated prices 2025)
 
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(Lima) Ive stayed at this hostel several times and even volunteered here for several weeks over the holidays! I absolutely love this place and the location is also great!
1900 Hostel, Lima (updated prices 2025)
 
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(Cusco) Fantastic hostel all around at a killer price!
Intro Hostels Cusco
 
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(Trujillo) This hostel has a gorgeous rooftop hangout area and its in an amazing location! Easily the best choice in Trujillo.
Yaqta Hostel, Trujillo - Online Hostel Bookings, Ratings and Reviews

Best Hotel/Resorts 1 Per City

These are all my favorite hotels/resorts in Peru!

 
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(Trujillo) This is an amazing hotel! The water pressure is incredible. The staff are all super kind and helpful and the rooms are super comfy.
Tierra Viva Trujillo
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(Arequipa) Awesome pool are with super comfortable rooms and fantastic staff!
Wyndham Costa del Sol Arequipa
 
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(Cusco) This hotel is absolutely incredible and especially for such a good price for the area. Its so so gorgeous and in a killer location!
Hotel Hacienda Cusco Centro Historico
 
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(Lima) This hotel has such nice rooms with comfy beds and an awesome breakfast!
Socialtel Posada Miraflores, Lima, Peru