You shouldn't drink the tap water in Peru Parasites, amoebae and other unwitnessed wonders can lurk within, more than capable of causing serious infections or at least a few days spent in close proximity to a bathroom It’s...

Food is cheap in Peru, especially if you know where and what to eat But eating will still be one of your main expenses, and pricey tourist-oriented restaurants can wipe out your budget faster than a quick-fingered Cusco...

Lima to Cusco by bus is the most popular route taken by tourists visiting Peru There are a few options to get to Cusco from Lima by bus, either directly or by taking shorter hops from place to place If you go direct from Lima to...

Altitude sickness, also known as acute mountain sickness (AMS), can occur at heights of 2,500 meters (8,200 feet) and above That means that many popular attractions in Peru fall under this category, including the city of...

The vast majority of travelers in Peru get from A to B using public transportation But if you're moving to Peru, or if you're planning some kind of special overland adventure, you might want to ship a car to Peru I have zero...