Dos Manos Peru Travel Blog

Exploring Peru

Travel stories, tips, trip reviews, cultural info,
tour descriptions and more.

If you have the opportunity to travel to Peru, don’t think about it twice. With the Andean mountain range in the middle and the Amazon basin on one side, and the Pacific coastline on the other one side, Peru offers an exciting mix of impressive mountains, sandy beaches and steamy jungles. Combine this with stunning cities such as the capital city of Lima, the white colonial city of Arequipa and the old Inca capital Cusco. From Machu Picchu to Chan Chan or Kuelap, from the Santa Catalina Convent and the Colca Canyon to the tomb of Lord Sipan, the Nazca Lines or Lake Titicaca… Add the rich colonial heritage, and here is your dream destinations– there is too much to explore!  Are you planning a trip to Peru? Prepare yourself with the Travel stories, tips, trip reviews, cultural info, tour descriptions of the Dos Manos Peru Travel blog!

Looking for the best vegan restaurants in Cusco during your visit to the Andean Inca capital? Whether you’re a dedicated vegan or …

The Holy Week, or Semana Santa in Peru, takes place in March or April. It starts on Palm Sunday and lasts to …

While most travelers head straight for Cusco, Arequipa, Lake Titicaca, and Machu Picchu in southern Peru, northern Peru is still a hidden …

When travelling in Peru, you cannot ignore it: you will hear about the dish ceviche, or find it on the menu of …

Cusco celebrating: Festivals in Peru Travelling in Peru allows you to explore the rich Peruvian culture. Mainly during the months of May …

Are you spending the holidays in Peru this year, or are you just curious to learn more about Christmas traditions in Peru? …

Peru is considered the culinary mecca of Latin America and for good reason. Who could argue with the variety, tradition, fusion of …

Every year around Valentine´s Day, chocolate sales skyrocket as lovers around the world empty market shelves to buy toffees and other sweet …