Peru
Inspiration
Where is not too hot in August? Our top 11 destinations
There are lesser-known beaches in Peru, beautiful seaside towns in England, and Eastern European cities with thriving art scenes to explore. And they won't be too hot in the height of summer
What it's like to ride Peru's most incredible train on an adventure to mystical Macchu Picchu
No need to pack the blister pads here – the Belmond Hiram Bingham makes it possible to experience a New Wonder of the World in a day, with fine dining experiences and entertainment sandwiching the bucket list trip
All aboard: a bucket-list adventure through Peru's remarkable landscapes on the Belmond Andean Explorer
Llama visits, lake tours and leisurely lunches with new friends – is this Peru's most indulgent adventure?
What it's really like to join an ayahuasca retreat alongside spiritual experts
And how to find the right one for you – from remote Mexico to the Peruvian Amazon
Eight ways community-based tourism is changing life for locals
Sustainability editor Juliet Kinsman recommends community-based experiences designed specifically to benefit the places we visit, and their residents
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A local's guide to Peru
Archaeologist Denise Pozzi-Escot on where to do dinner with views of antiquity in Lima
Inspiration
Machu Picchu: leading the way with sustainability
A sky-high ruined city leads the pack with sustainable actions
Destinations
Katie Glass onboard a Belmond train journey through Peru
A year after her Trans-Mongolian trip with Judge Rinder went viral, Katie Glass returns to the railways – this time onboard a Belmond train journey through Peru
Style & Culture
Fashion in the Peruvian Andes
Layers of smart tailoring and soft shapes catch the autumn rays under wide blue skies in the Peruvian Andes. Styled by Martha Ward. Photographs by Jane McLeish-Kelsey
Eating & Drinking
Is this the ultimate destination restaurant?
Way up in Peru's mountains, 11,500 feet above sea-level, is a new restaurant from Virgilio Martínez, owner of the sixth-best restaurant in the world, Central
Places To Stay
Explora Valle Sagrado – an extraordinary hotel in Peru
The trailblazing Explora group are behind this remote lodge overlooking Peru's Sacred Valley
Epic Adventures
The secret trail to Machu Picchu
Peru's Inca Trail is a rite of passage for troops of backpackers with raggle-taggle tents. But there are now alternative ways through the Andes that twist and turn along lesser-known paths, staying in smart new lodges with condor's-eye views
Word Of Mouth
Alternative ways to see classic sights
Get a fresh angle on well-known tourist spots by shaking off the crowds and forging a different path
Health & Fitness
Hiking for health in Peru
A fresh way to see the sights: trekking to ancient Inca cities and traversing tree canopies in the jungle
Surfing
