Birding in Peru Archive

Everybody knows about the famous tours in the southern part of Peru heading from the coast towards Cusco, or even more popular, the treks to Machu Picchu. but what about exploring some of the lesser-known places in Northern Peru that offer

For many people Arequipa is a stop off point before visiting the world’s second deepest canyon, the Colca Canyon.  You can visit the canyon independently, using local transport, but it can be more hassle than its worth. Going with a tour

Paracas also known as El Chaco is a small beach resort on the Southern coast of Peru, 145 miles (235km) south of Lima. Paracas means raining sand in Quechua, this is spot on as the town encounters many, many sandstorms.  An

Set on the outskirts of the sleepy town of Santa Teresa and surrounded by lush green rainforest, the Eco Quechua Lodge is a small locally run bed and breakfast with an emphasis on eco-friendly stays. Located on a small hill side

Destinations like the Peruvian Amazon present such a dilemma for the discerning traveller. Do you abandon all luxuries, grit your teeth and throw yourself into the rufty-tufty jungle experience, sleeping under canvas and getting up close and personal with all kinds

The two principle Jungle regions that tourists visit in Peru are either Manú or Tambopata. Both are located in the south-east of the country, and both are considered to be the most bio-diverse places on the planet. So which one should

Barry Walker, originally from Stalybridge on the outskirts of Manchester England, first came to Peru just before Christmas 1980. He recounts “It was a very different place back then. Cusco was not like it is now, there were families living around