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Peru

Independent hotel guides, travel articles, and travel videos for Peru.

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Wolters World

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Wolters World is a YouTube travel channel focused on first-hand travel advice, destination tips, and cultural preparation.

This Peru guide video gives practical don'ts for visitors, with helpful coverage of Machu Picchu, Cusco, Lima, Arequipa, Nazca, health, cash, and local customs.

vagabrothers

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vagabrothers is a YouTube travel channel from Alex and Marko Ayling focused on cultural and culinary discovery.

This Peru travel guide video introduces essential tips alongside major stops such as Lima, Cuzco, and Machu Picchu.

Karl Watson: Travel Documentaries

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Karl Watson: Travel Documentaries is a YouTube travel channel featuring long-form films from Karl Watson’s travel adventures.

This long-form Peru travel video follows a backpacking episode through the Inca Trail, Machu Picchu, and the Amazon Jungle.

Travel articles & blogs

ViaTravelers
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ViaTravelers is a travel media and planning site combining destination guides with practical tools for trip comparison and planning. Their Peru guide gives readers a broad, useful introduction to the country, spanning Machu Picchu, Lima, the Sacred Valley, the Amazon, deserts, Andes, and rainforest.

Visit Peru, Peru — Travel Guide (2026)

From the cloud-wrapped citadel of Machu Picchu to Lima's world-class ceviche counters, the Sacred Valley's Inca terraces, and the

viatravelers.com/destinations/peru/

Along Dusty Roads
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Along Dusty Roads is an independent travel blog by Andrew and Emily, focused on selective, photography-led destination guides from their trips. Their Peru guide collection is a strong resource for planning across the country, bringing together Machu Picchu, Lima's food scene, northern hikes, history, culture, and adventure.

Peru Travel Guides

From the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu to Lima’s renowned food scene and epic hikes in the north, Peru offers a blend of history, culture, and adventure. Explore it all with our guides.

alongdustyroads.com/peru

Going Awesome Places
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Going Awesome Places is an itinerary-focused travel site built around detailed guides, practical planning, routes, packing, and destination advice. Their Peru planning guide is practical for shaping an itinerary, with coverage of things to do, places to eat, where to stay, expectations, and travel tips.

Peru Travel Guide - Going Awesome Places

The ultimate Peru travel guide, with tips and advice on things to do, where to eat, where to stay, what to expect & more to plan your trip.

goingawesomeplaces.com/destination/south-america/peru/

Ciao Bambino
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Ciao Bambino is a luxury family travel agency with a family travel blog and advisor-led destination planning resources. Their Peru collection is a helpful family travel resource, gathering expert posts and custom vacation-planning support for trips to the country.

Peru | Ciao Bambino!

We plan extraordinary custom family vacations and help famlies travel the world. Read our expert posts about Peru trips!

ciaobambino.com/blog_destinations/south-america/peru

Earth Trekkers
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Earth Trekkers is a family adventure travel site focused on detailed destination guides, itineraries, hiking, road trips, and practical planning. Their Peru travel guide is a detailed planning resource, covering where and when to go, travel advice, photography, Machu Picchu, and the Amazon.

Peru Travel Guide: How to Plan a Trip to Peru

Peru Travel Guide.

earthtrekkers.com/peru-travel-guide/

The Blonde Abroad
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The Blonde Abroad is a solo female travel and lifestyle blog focused on destination inspiration, photography, packing, and stylish travel planning. Their Peru guide offers a polished country overview, using Machu Picchu alongside Peru's cultural and natural attractions to help readers frame a trip.

The Ultimate Peru Travel Guide • The Blonde Abroad

Home to Machu Picchu, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, Peru is a unique and fascinating country with many different cultural and natural treasures.

theblondeabroad.com/ultimate-peru-travel-guide/

Wild Junket
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Wild Junket is an adventure and experiential travel blog by Nellie Huang, focused on detailed guides, unusual destinations, and family adventure. Her 10-day Peru itinerary is a helpful choice for adventure-focused travelers, organizing major experiences across the country into a shorter travel window.

My 10-Day Peru Itinerary – Wild Junket

Planning a trip to Peru but no idea where to start or begin? Check out my detailed 10-day Peru itinerary that packs in the country's best adventures.

wildjunket.com/peru-itinerary-10-day/

That Backpacker
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That Backpacker is Audrey Bergner’s travel site, covering practical destination guides, itineraries, food travel, logistics, costs, and transport. Her one-month Peru itinerary is a practical first-trip resource, helping readers compare where to go and what to see across the country.

1-Month Peru Travel Itinerary: Where to Go & What to See in Peru

Peru travel itinerary for anyone with one month to travel across the country. Here are the best places to visit on your first trip to Peru.

thatbackpacker.com/peru-travel-itinerary/

Y Travel Blog
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Y Travel Blog is a long-running travel blog by Caz and Craig Makepeace, covering destination guides, family travel, and practical trip ideas. Their 10-day Peru itinerary gives readers a useful route through major attractions and things to do, with Machu Picchu included as a central highlight.

The Ultimate 10 Day Peru Itinerary

Looking for things to do in Peru in 10 days? Here's the ultimate 10 day Peru itinerary which highlights the main attractions, including Machu Picchu!

ytravelblog.com/things-to-do-in-peru-10-days/

The Broke Backpacker
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The Broke Backpacker is an adventure and budget-travel site focused on backpacking, hostels, gear, travel jobs, and independent travel resources. Their Peru safety guide is a practical planning resource for independent travelers, covering security topics and trip considerations before visiting.

The Broke Backpacker: Is Peru Safe

Read the guide at thebrokebackpacker.com/is-peru-safe/.

thebrokebackpacker.com/is-peru-safe/

A Dangerous Business
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A Dangerous Business is Amanda Williams’ travel blog, focused on realistic travel planning, weekend trips, road trips, packing, and tested itineraries. Her Peru altitude guide is a thoughtful resource for high-elevation travel, with tips for preventing and managing altitude sickness at elevated tourist destinations.

10 Tips for Dealing with High Altitude on Your Trip to Peru

Tips for preventing and dealing with altitude sickness in Peru, which has many tourist attractions at high altitude.

dangerous-business.com/high-altitude-tips-peru/

Goats On The Road
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Goats On The Road is a travel guide site and travel-lifestyle resource covering destinations, remote work, blogging, and living abroad. Their Peru guide gives travelers a well-rounded starting point for ancient ruins, mountain adventures, Lima, Machu Picchu, and cultural context beyond the major highlights.

Goats On The Road: Peru Travel Guide

Read the guide at goatsontheroad.com/peru-travel-guide/.

goatsontheroad.com/peru-travel-guide/

A Broken Backpack
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A Broken Backpack is a practical long-term-travel and travel-resources blog covering destination guides, connectivity, remote work, and living abroad. Their Peru SIM card guide is a practical resource for comparing in-person purchases, online options, prepaid SIM cards, and eSIM alternatives before a trip.

Peru SIM Cards: Everything You Need To Know | 2026

Learn how to buy a Peru SIM card.📱Compare your options to buy in person, online or get an eSIM.✔️ Get your prepaid Peru SIM card!

abrokenbackpack.com/peru-sim-cards/

Travel Dudes
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Travel Dudes is a traveler-community travel site publishing destination tips, guides, inspiration, video content, and practical advice from multiple contributors. Their Peru article offers positive trip inspiration by connecting reasons to visit with things to do, cuisine, landscapes, and sustainable travel themes.

Reasons to Visit Peru - Travel Dudes

If you're looking for reasons to visit Peru, here's why - from things to do in Peru to the cuisine, landscapes and ways to travel sustainably.

traveldudes.com/reasons-to-travel-to-peru/

Roads & Kingdoms
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Roads & Kingdoms is a food, culture, and travel journalism publication focused on local reporting, long-form narratives, and culinary context. Their Peru series is a strong fit for readers who want editorial travel context through cuisine, culture, jungle experiences, and local stories.

Peru Archives

Jungle hallucinogens, slum legends, amazing cuisine, epic culture: Peru

roadsandkingdoms.com/series/peru/

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