The Inti Raymi, also known as the Festival of the Sun, was the most important celebration of the Inca Empire. It takes place every June 24 in the city of Cusco and is dedicated to the sun god Inti. The festivities involved feasting, dances, music, an…

The Peruvian capital is in a really great spot in the west-central part of South America, which makes it the region's top air travel hub. The old Lima airport, which opened way back in 1960 with the goal of handling 12 million visitors a year, was cu…

Did you know that museums in Lima can take you through 5,000 years of history without leaving the city? From an ancient neo-Renaissance palace with modern art to a pre-Inca sanctuary facing the sea, each space preserves unique objects: it holds stori…

If you are eager to get outside and explore, you have likely come across two words that seem almost interchangeable: trekking and hiking. They both involve walking through natural settings, yet the scope, planning, and gear requirements can vary a lo…