
25 Top Tips for Backpacking in Peru
So you are planning a backpacking adventure and Peru is top of the list of countires you want to visit. We have put together a list of top tips from past travellers about Peru including popular, alternative and off the beaten track things to do.
- Go surfing in Mancora - most people don't think of Peru as a surfing destination, but its a great place to learn
- Seek out adventure sports in Arequipa we recommend going on a buggy tour
- See the Floating Islands - really spectacular and different to the other tourist attraction in Peru
- Party - Peru has lots of great travel opportunities but sometimes is nice just to relax and enjoy the night life and atmosphere in a place like Lima
- Explore Cuzco - see colonial architecture and wonder the back streets of this amazing destination
- Visit Lima, Cuzco and the whole of the South, it's a dream destination
- The Inca Trail Trek in Peru is one of the travel highlights of the world, make sure you book in advance
- If visiting Machu Picchu, try to take first bus up from Aguas Calientes in the morning to see the sun rise over Machu. Amazing.
- In the Amazon, stay at explorer's inn eco lodge, fly into Puerto Maldonado and canoe to the lodge
- Ayacucho, Peru is a quiet little mountain town in the Andes. Very few "tourists", mostly serious backpackers and volunteers
- In Arequipa do the Colca Canyon trek 2nd deepest canyon in the world
- Cusco Wild Rover hostel for massive party
- Go to huacachina stay at banana republic hostel do sandboarding / buggying tour and Pisco tour a lot of fun
- It is not recommdended to cross from Ecuador - Peru via Zumba
- Visit Cuzco in June, it's Inti Raymi!
- June / July is the best time of year to hit Peru's beaches: Mancora, Punta Sal, Zorritos, Santa Barbara. Go surfing & kitesurfing
- In Mancora stay at Loki hostel totally awesome party amazing hostel
- Lima stay at Cocopelli or Pirawana hostel
- Lorenzo expedition is a recommended adventure tour to Machu Pichu hands down, mountain bike, raft, zipline, hike your way cheap
- Baños cycle Ruta de la cascadas do zip lining
- If lucky see Tungurahua errupt on night tour
- Go to Montanita for awesome party and surf
- Iquitos, Peru is a destination that is compelling but also very valuable for the customer. October/ November is the best time.
- Try Cuy (guinea Pig) & Alpaca - lovely, Drink coca tea to avoid the 'sorocho' in the Andes. Take the walk to Gocta waterfall.
- Definitely visit Villa de Leyva, its beautiful. If you have a private chopper visit Kuelap (its on the death wish road
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