Are you ready to take time to get off the “Gringo Trail” and explore some little-visited Southern Peru destinations? This region is much more than just barren deserts! You’ll be visiting historic towns and ancient indigenous ruins, relaxing at cool beaches and hot springs, partaking of great local cuisine, pisco and wines. Wildlife is abundant – as is more active outdoor pursuits like hiking and wild water sports. Indeed, Southern Peru has a bit of everything for both laid-back and adventure travelers!
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Lorraine Caputo
Whether you are spending a few days in Lima, or have to spend the day there before catching the next…
July 14, 2025
Lorraine Caputo
Updated: July 14, 2025The main border crossings are all open:1. Aguas Verdes (Huaquillas, Ecuador – Tumbes, Peru) near the coast;2. La Tina (Macará, Ecuador…
July 8, 2025
Lorraine Caputo
I had heard about Moquegua several years earlier from another traveler. He described it as a small, quiet town with…
June 23, 2025
Lorraine Caputo
After spending a few weeks exploring Piura and the Coastal Desert, I headed north along the coast to Máncora. It…