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Nature and wildlife around Cusco

Puerto Maldonado Amazon jungle lodges, Manu National Park, Tambopata Reserve and birdwatching in the Cusco cloud forest.

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Ballestas Islands guide — What you see on the Ballestas Islands boat, departure times, prices, seasickness

Ballestas Islands guide

What you see on the Ballestas Islands boat, departure times, prices, seasickness tips, and how the trip compares to the Galápagos.

Colca Canyon condors: where, when, and how to actually see them — When and where to see Andean condors at Cruz del Cóndor in Colca Canyon: real ar

Colca Canyon condors: where, when, and how to actually see them

When and where to see Andean condors at Cruz del Cóndor in Colca Canyon: real arrival times, S/ prices, day-trip vs overnight, and honest crowd advice.

Gocta waterfall guide — How to hike Gocta, one of the world's tallest waterfalls, near Chachapoyas. Trai

Gocta waterfall guide

How to hike Gocta, one of the world's tallest waterfalls, near Chachapoyas. Trail times, the Cocachimba vs San Pablo routes, costs and honest weather advice.

Lake Titicaca wildlife: birds, frogs and the high-altitude lake — A field guide to Lake Titicaca's wildlife: giant frogs, grebes, flamingos and An

Lake Titicaca wildlife: birds, frogs and the high-altitude lake

A field guide to Lake Titicaca's wildlife: giant frogs, grebes, flamingos and Andean gulls, where to spot them, and how to watch responsibly at 3,812 m.

Llanganuco Lakes guide: the gentle Cordillera Blanca day — The Llanganuco Lakes at 3,850 m: the easiest scenic day from Huaraz, ideal for a

Llanganuco Lakes guide: the gentle Cordillera Blanca day

The Llanganuco Lakes at 3,850 m: the easiest scenic day from Huaraz, ideal for acclimatisation. How to get there, costs in S/, and what to see.

Máncora whale watching guide — Humpback whale watching in Máncora, Peru: the July–October season, what tours co

Máncora whale watching guide

Humpback whale watching in Máncora, Peru: the July–October season, what tours cost, what you will see, ethics, seasickness and booking advice.

Palccoyo rainbow mountain guide — A complete Palccoyo guide: the three viewpoints, how the colours form, when to g

Palccoyo rainbow mountain guide

A complete Palccoyo guide: the three viewpoints, how the colours form, when to go, altitude and weather, and how it really compares to Vinicunca.

Paracas National Reserve: an honest visitor's guide — How to visit the Paracas National Reserve — Playa Roja, La Catedral, Lagunillas

Paracas National Reserve: an honest visitor's guide

How to visit the Paracas National Reserve — Playa Roja, La Catedral, Lagunillas — with entry fees, transport options, timing and honest expectations.

Pastoruri Glacier guide: the climate change route — Pastoruri Glacier at 5,200 m: the Ruta del Cambio Climático from Huaraz. The ret

Pastoruri Glacier guide: the climate change route

Pastoruri Glacier at 5,200 m: the Ruta del Cambio Climático from Huaraz. The retreating glacier, Puya raimondii, altitude, costs in S/, and what to expect.

Red Valley Cusco guide — The Red Valley (Valle Rojo) next to Rainbow Mountain: how to add it, the extra h

Red Valley Cusco guide

The Red Valley (Valle Rojo) next to Rainbow Mountain: how to add it, the extra hike and entry fee, and why many travellers prefer it to Vinicunca.

Swimming with turtles in Máncora — Swim with wild green sea turtles at El Ñuro near Máncora. How to get there, real

Swimming with turtles in Máncora

Swim with wild green sea turtles at El Ñuro near Máncora. How to get there, real costs in soles, the best time of day, ethics, and tour vs DIY options.

Tumbes mangroves guide — Visit Peru's only tropical mangroves at the Santuario Nacional in Tumbes. Puerto

Tumbes mangroves guide

Visit Peru's only tropical mangroves at the Santuario Nacional in Tumbes. Puerto Pizarro boat tours, crocodile centre, birdlife, prices and how to go.