Tonear, hacer la juerga, parrandear, chupar, chelear, ser jaranista: The list of Peruvian slang for “drink” or “party” is seemingly endless. And with good reason. In Lima, the festivities start on Thursday night, with “after office” (i.e. happy hour) gatherings in bars and restaurants, and continue into the early hours of Sunday morning, when the bedraggled jaraneros stumble home to sleep off the night’s […]
White Water Rafting in Lunahuana
June 2, 2014 by
Lunahuana is only a few hours south of Lima, but it’s so green and gorgeous, it’s like you’re in a completely different part of the country. The clean air hits you as soon as you step off the bus. It’s a small town, the main street is full of bars, restaurants, places to stay and lots and […]
Trekking in Peru: the Salkantay Lodge to Lodge Trek
October 7, 2013 by
If you’re one of those people who love to hike but aren’t so enamored of camping, this may be the trek for you. It’s also the perfect alternative for couples who disagree over the degree of romance attached to sleeping in a tent. Trekking to Machu Picchu is a great way to get the most out […]
Peru Adventure Trips: The Urubamba Valley
August 26, 2013 by
Known locally as the Sacred Valley of the Incas, the Urubamba Valley is a vast stretch of naturally formed gorges, forged deep into the Peruvian Highlands of Cusco. The land was once revered by the ancient Inca civilization for its wealth of natural resources and today remains one of the most valuable and cherished commodities in […]
