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Hiking the Famous Torres del Paine ‘W’ Trek in Patagonia

TRIP REVIEW   by James Mackender – Hiking guide and owner of Unu  Raymi Expeditions   Hike across endless valleys with majestic glaciers and towering mountains as your backdrop answering the siren call of the iconic ‘W’ Trek in Torres del Paine. The legendary ‘W’ Trek in Patagonias Torres del Paine National Park gives the best...

North Perú

North of Perú In a country like Peru, there is enough to see and do in many of the popular places. So much so that many avid travelers often fail to experience the best unique places and activities. Be sure to aim to hike to forgotten citadels, explore an ancient artisan market, and get more...

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January: What to do in Perú

Iquitos (North) Amazon Jungle in Iquitos is the gateway to the Amazon River in the Northern part of Peru. In the northeast of the country, you’ll find the remotely located city of Iquitos. Mainly accessible by domestic flight, but for those adventurous spirits, you can arrive by river boat. From Iquitos, you will also have access to...

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February: Off the beaten path in Perú

February MONTHLY OVERVIEW What to Do Continuing with the theme from January; the first couple of months of the year are the wettest months in Peru. It’s a good idea to get off the beaten path to avoid routes that are protected by maintenance during these months and that are also susceptible to landslides &...

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March: Explore the South Coast

March MONTHLY OVERVIEW What to Do The Pacific Coast: March is a great time to arrive to enjoy the vast array of watersports, the ocean and the surf! This month has the best water climate making it a perfect choice if you plan to spend your days surfing, wind-surfing or swimming. Less tourism: Many travellers have a preference...

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April: Start of the Dry Season

April MONTHLY OVERVIEW What to Do Let the trekking commence: Peru is very well known for its vast array of different trekking routes, and April is the perfect month for those who wish to explore on foot. The beginning of the dry season heralds the real start of the tourist season and you will notice the...

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May: High Season begins

MONTHLY OVERVIEW What to Do Let the adventures begin: Continuing with the theme from April, May is a perfect month to get out there and explore on foot the Andes or begin your career in mountain climbing. The start of high season brings in more tourism and you will notice longer queues particularly to Machu Picchu....

June: Season of Festivals

June MONTHLY OVERVIEW What to Do Let the festivities commence: June sees some of the most popular festivals taking place, and it’s a great time to come and experience the rich tapestry of culture here. Peru’s Incan history enlaced with strong influence from the Spanish colonial era, have united to establish colorful and incredible festivals. A...

July: Trek and Climb

July MONTHLY OVERVIEW What to Do Take a trek & climb expedition: July & August present great opportunities to take a mountain expedition. There are a number of different routes you can do particularly in the Ausangate Region, that range from 3 to 14 days. It’s easy enough to incorporate Mt. Vinicunca (Rainbow Mountain), the Red Valley & other...