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The Stunning Capital of Chimú Culture – Chan Chan Archaeological Site, Peru
See the impressive remains of the largest adobe city in the Americas during a visit to the Chan Chan archaeological site in northern Peru.
Beach Town Travel Guide: Huanchaco, Peru
Use our Huanchaco beach town travel guide to see why you don't have to be a surfer to love this laid-back Pacific coast destination in Peru.
City Travel Guide: Trujillo, Peru
Our Trujillo travel guide to this city in Peru includes great seafood, colonial architecture, a historic hotel, urban archaeology, and more.
Riding the Highest Train in the Americas – Lima to Huancayo, Peru
Riding the highest train in the Americas between Lima and Huancayo over the Andes in Peru includes engineering wonders and scenic beauty.
City Travel Guide: Arequipa, Peru
Use our Arequipa travel guide to get the most out of this historic city in Peru including what to do, where to eat, and top hotels.
Hiking in the Colca Canyon Adventure Travel Guide – Peru
Our day-by-day guide to hiking in the Colca Canyon in Peru covers specific routes and trails, where to sleep, what to bring, and much more.
Exploring the Colca Canyon Adventure Travel Guide – Peru
Exploring the Colca Canyon in Peru including archaeological sites, condors, hot springs, living culture, and much more.
Getting to the Colca Canyon Adventure Travel Guide – Peru
The Colca Canyon in Peru is a top adventure travel destination offering archaeological sites, condors, hot springs, volcanoes, and much more.
Photo Essay: The Hummingbirds of Northern Peru
See some of our favorite hummingbird photos taken in northern Peru where the climate and the flowers help these lovely birds thrive.
Meet the Dinosaurs of Patagonia – Argentina
The dinosaurs of Patagonia, including some of the most important finds on earth, fill museums in Neuquen and Chubut Provinces in Argentina.
Hiking Around a Giant – Aconcagua Provincial Park, Argentina
Serious mountaineers come to climb its massive namesake mountain, but the rest of us can enjoy hiking in Aconcagua Provincial Park.
Photo Essay: Roberto Mamani Mamani Murals in El Alto, Bolivia
These massive Mamani Mamani murals on apartment buildings in El Alto, Bolivia represent much more than just great public art.
