Destination: Peru Archives - Page 14 of 15

When is the best time to visit Peru?

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Quinua Villa Boutique Hotel

This has to be one of my absolute all time favorite hotels – if not places in the world! Located in Cusco, Quinua Villa Boutique Hotel adopts its name from the nutritious Andean grain. It is lovingly owned and operated by an Italian expat named Cristiano who welcomed us with open arms.

Book Review: Death in the Andes

The high Andean Cordillera of Peru is where Mario Vargas Llosa weaves this tale. Tomasito, a young Lieutenant, finds himself stationed in Naccos – a desolate and dying town commenced with a now closed mine and surviving by building and rebuilding a road that’s continuously buried by landslides but leads nowhere anyways. Lituma, the Corporal,

2011 South America Photo Contest Winners

Of thousands of great images from Knowmad travelers all over South America, check out the winning shots in the categories of Landscape and Scenery, Culture, and Wildlife. Thanks so much to you all for your keen photography and for a fantastic year.

Peruvian Textiles

The tradition of producing textiles is still very much alive in the Andes. Their vibrant colors and geometric designs are displayed in every artisan market you’ll find. Not to mention, the traditional garb of which belts, satchels, and skirts are made from these textiles are still worn by native women daily.

Knowmad News: Published in Frommer’s Again!

It was rewarding last year when Frommer’s Budget Travel made our Northern Patagonia Odyssey itinerary their Featured Real Deal Trip as it’s an innovative and authentic itinerary that makes the Patagonia more accessible. Far more rewarding however, the magazine recently interviewed the Seviers who found us by way of the Frommer’s accolade, took the trip,

Curried Quinoa

Quinoa seems to be all the rage lately, as this world is discovering how hard gluten can be on your body. This grain, native to the high Andean regions of Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia, and Columbia, is a great source of protein, calcium and iron. The Incans revered the crop and considered it sacred, referring it

Last Call for Our Photography Contest!

The closing date for our annual photo contest is quickly approaching!

What to Pack for a Trip to South America + How to Layer

Right photo via @eggcanvas on Instagram. Let us break down what to pack for your next trip to South America, and demonstrate how to layer properly to make sure you’re comfortable, even when the weather isn’t. We’ve got you covered with helpful links to packing lists and resources for the Galapagos Islands, Patagonia, the Inca

Reports Are In: New Peru Adventure

Reports are in regarding Knowmad’s all new Peru adventures and travelers can’t get enough of Machu Picchu and the Inca Trail, the Amazon Basin, and the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Machu Picchu and Inca Trail permits are filling up fast for this summer, so don’t delay in making your dreams into reality!