Sofía Hartley is a travel expert and journalist focused on Peru.
She lived in the United States for two decades before relocating to Peru, where she has spent the last seven years riding long-distance buses, joining guided tours, and testing do-it-yourself itineraries across the Andes, coast, and jungle. Having visited 30 countries, Sofía blends global perspective with local know-how: she compares routes, breaks down ticket types and entry rules, and translates policy changes into step-by-step planning advice.
Sofía has used all major bus and tour operators in Peru and is widely trusted by readers who want clear, field-tested recommendations. When she’s not on the road, she’s updating fare charts, timing connections, and verifying safety notes so travelers can plan with confidence.
Juan Rojas is a Peruvian local and the host/coordinator of two of the biggest Peru travel communities on Facebook—PERU Travel Community and Peru – Tips for Travelers —with more than 120,000 members combined.
Having traveled widely across Peru, Juan specializes in the real-world questions travelers face every day: Which bus route is best for a tight schedule? How do pickup points and luggage policies work? What’s a fair price for tours and transfers? Which neighborhoods feel safest for first-timers?
He is known for fast, friendly, and actionable answers, plus crowd-sourced insights from thousands of on-the-ground reports. Whether you’re planning Machu Picchu, the desert dunes of Huacachina, the Amazon, or lesser-known towns, Juan helps you compare options clearly and avoid common pitfalls—so you can spend less time worrying and more time enjoying Peru.
