Article written by Mathilde Lombard, translated by Shirley Lopez Leymebamba, a small rural town in northern Peru, located a few hours from Chachapoyas, is not easily accessible. Arriving at its small but lovely Plaza de Armas, one wonders who decided to build a museum so distant from everywhere… But just as remote as it is, … The Mummy Museum of Leymebamba
I invite you to discover a beautiful region staying at a cocoa farm in Chazuta. Chazuta is 260 meters above sea level and has around 6,000 inhabitants. It is known as “the land of friendship”, “tierra de la amistad”. The project of the Chujandama Tapullima family What brings us here is cocoa and a rural tourism … Rural tourism in a cocoa farm in Chazuta, Peruvian Amazon
We have already talked about the Huamanpata Lake, located near Rodriguez de Mendoza, in the Amazonas region in northern Peru, in October. The kids and I wanted to go back to the lagoon, but this time when it is filled with water. That was actually the first weekend of June. We left Chachapoyas at 6 … The Huamanpata Lake
It is just outside the city of Trujillo, on the desert coast, that you can find the site of Chan Chan. World Heritage by UNESCO since 1986, the ancient capital of the Chimu kingdom is the largest city in the world built of adobe (a mixture of straw, clay and water, dried in the sun). A … Chan Chan, lost capital of the Chimu kingdom
How do you buy your trip safely online ? Our recommendations about how to buy your flight ticket and what precautions you should take. Our tips for the unexperienced traveller are here to reassure you. We will show you the rules to follow and help you get started in the era of online travel. Buy your trip … Tips for the unexperienced traveller
I already mentioned the village of Lamas, located a few kilometres outside of Tarapoto, in the San Martin region in northern Peru. Today I will talk more about the famous medieval Lamas castle, which you absolutely don’t expect to find here at all, in the Peruvian Amazon. Why a medieval castle in Lamas ? As you can imagine, … The Castle of Lamas
The spatule tail hummingbird is one of these incredible species that can represent an entire region. Seeing one of the famous spatule tail hummingbirds in the northern Amazonas region is definitely an art. On the Fernando Belaunde Terry road that leads east to the regions of San Martin, Moyobamba and Tarapoto, you can make a more instructive tour in … The Spatule Tail Hummingbird
I invite you to discover the small town of Cuispes, near the city of Pedro Ruiz, Amazonas in the north of Peru. From there, go in search of the Yumbilla waterfall. The North of Peru should be an unmissable destination for nature lovers. The village of Cuispes Cuispes is a small village of 450 souls, … Yumbilla, the valley of the waterfalls
Peru is often described as a travel destination for comfortable budgets. Is this true? Peru, an immense country First, you have to locate Peru regarding its size and different climates. Peru spans more than 2,400 kilometres along the Pacific coast and it also has 5,500 kms of accumulated internal borders. Its surface is 2.5 times the size … Peru, an expensive destination?
The Santa Elena Ecological Reserve is located near Rioja, about 10 minutes from the main road. Therefore, it is much more accessible than Tingana. It is perfect for a half-day detour on the road to Tarapoto or staying in Moyobamba, in the San Martin region of northern Peru. Santa Elena – What is it? Santa … The Santa Elena Ecological Reserve in northern Peru