The northern towns of Morrope and Illimo in Cajamarca stage masked processions and pageants to celebrate the day of Reyes Magos, a popular cultural tradition in Hispanoamerica, better known as…

The Inca Trail is an ancient roadway that winds through the Peruvian mountains high above the Urubamba River, following a route leading to the "lost" city of Machu Picchu.

This carnival of devil dancers takes place in the town of Tucume, 15 minutes' walk from an ancient city, a complex of some 26 pyramids and various burial sites that date back to AD 1000.

When conditions are right, Cabo Blanco gets a perfectly formed, left-breaking curl that attracts surfers from far and wide. Also home to some of the world's most captivating beaches, with…

Ride waves for over a kilometre on one of the longest left-hand breaks in the world, at Puerto Chicama.

Like Semana Santa, Corpus Christi sees processions pass through Cuzco bearing effigies of Christ and the Virgin Mary. The statues are often noted for their beautiful costumes. It is not…

The Inca Trail is an ancient roadway that winds through the Peruvian mountains high above the Urubamba River, following a route leading to the "lost" city of Machu Picchu.

When conditions are right, Cabo Blanco gets a perfectly formed, left-breaking curl that attracts surfers from far and wide. Also home to some of the world's most captivating beaches, with…

Ride waves for over a kilometre on one of the longest left-hand breaks in the world, at Puerto Chicama.

Cuzco, in the Peruvian Andes, was the ancient capital city of the Inca empire. Today, the city is one of the most popular destinations in Peru, with much to see. The enigmatic ancient ruins of…

The Nazca Lines are the extraordinary, mysterious legacy left by a culture that flourished in 300 BC, vast drawings of animals and deities that cover 50 sq km of the Nazca Desert.

Lake Titicaca, at 3800m, is the world's highest lake and is shared between Peru and Bolivia, with its western side located in Peru. The beautiful landscape and the dramatic light here, as…

Almost five centuries after the fall of the Inca empire, the titanic fortress of Sacsayhuamán still stands above Cuzco, impervious to invading armies, earthquakes and the elements.

The ancient ruins of enigmatic Machu Picchu still stand - a silent legacy of Inca Empire's glorious. It is said to have been constructed in the 15th century, before the Incas had to deal with…

Fans of gory history should take a visit to Lima's Inquisition Museum, housed in a mansion used during the Spanish Inquisition. Exhibits trace the history and the impact of this bloody time…

Lima's Barrio Chino is South America's largest Chinatown. A huge ornate archway leads to Calle China and a number of Cantonese and Sichuan restaurants. Lima's central market is also found…

The Mercado Indio is the sprawling arts and crafts market on Avenida Petit Thouars in Miraflores, an avenue that is cosily lined with handicraft shops stocking a wide range of Peruvian…

Bar Bar in the smart Miraflores neighbourhood is a relaxed spot to enjoy a drink or two. The wood-panelled interior houses a lounge with games and a pool table. Choose from national and…

In central Miraflores, small laid-back Brazilian-themed bar Media Naranja (literally: half orange, Spanish slang for your other half) has a menu of wonderful fruity caipirinha cocktails and…

Hoppin' disco-bar Bar Kitsch, in the arty barrio of Barranco, has flamboyant flocked wallpaper and an equally flamboyant clientele. Latin, techno and Seventies and Eighties pop blares out to…