Tag: Peru


Travel tip Peru – Lima

historical building in the city center of Lima

Travel Tip Peru – Lima Amélie In this and the next two blog articles, we will take you to exciting places that you should not miss on your trip to Peru. Peru’s capital Lima and its many sights With over ten million inhabitants, Lima, the capital of Peru, is not only the political and economic […]

The Inca culture

advanced inca architecture

The Inca Culture Amélie As soon as you spend even five minutes searching about South America, you will immediately come across the word “Inca” several times, often without any further explanation. So you naturally ask yourself: “Inca, what is that?”. Most people probably know that they are an indigenous, pre-Columbian nation. But do you know […]

Travel tip Peru – the Nazca Lines

figure of a hummingbird in the Nazca lines

Travel tip Peru – the Nazca Lines Amélie The mysterious origin and meaning of the Nazca Lines Lines, shapes and figures – meters long and sometimes only visible from the air. Centuries old in the Peruvian desert. These are the Nazca Lines. But who drew them in the first place? How did they come to […]

Travel Tip Peru: Arequipa and Colca Canyon

center of Arequipa from above

Travel tip Peru: Arequipa and Colca Canyon Amélie Located in the south, Arequipa is the second largest city in Peru and was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000. It is located in a valley crossed by the river Chili and is known for its mostly dry weather throughout the year. The first traces […]

Backpacking in the North of Peru – Part 2

the oasis of Huacachina in the peruvian desert

Backpacking in northern Peru – Part 2 SOLEQMASTER The first part of the Peru blog was about entering the country and all the details to consider. Then it was about the onward journey and my stay in the coastal town of Mancora. This part is about my last days in Peru, which I spent in […]

Backpacking in the North of Peru – Part 1

boats in front of the beach of Mancora

Backpacking in the North of Peru – Part 1 SOLEQMASTER Elisabeth was an intern at the office in Ecuador. Before starting her internship, she traveled with her cousin to the northern part of Peru for about 10 days in. Read about her experiences and adventures below: Backpacking in Peru sounded dangerous and a bit reckless […]