Peru travel guide and information

We have put together a travel guide for your Peru tour. All you need to know for Mountain Bike, hiking vacation, horseback riding, yoga, community travel and adventure travel in Peru.

We have included only local travel suppliers and companies that are based in Peru.

The purpose of our online guide is to put potential visitors of Peru in contact with the direct suppliers of travel in Peru. The advantages you get from booking direct with Peru tour operators, hotels, transportation and other service providers are:

- You benefit the local economy, travel agents and wholesalers charge high commissions to and rise the price to cover there costs. By booking locally you reduce the price you pay for your tour and increase the earnings of the local supplier.

- Better knowledge, you speak and get information from the person who is guiding the tours or at least from someone who is in Peru at the moment

- Friendly service

- Better opportunity to obtain availability on dificult dates (New Years, Christmas, Easter)

- Local support, by booking locally you will have 24 hour support from your local tour operator.

The Travel to Peru directory is maintained by Peruvian and resident editors who are in constant contact with local culture and people. Our reviews are based on more than a hotel inspection but from constant contact with local hotels, restaurants, tour operators and we can tell you who performs the best service time and again.

Other good locally edited Peru travel guides and directories are:

InfoPeru - Offers general and travel information about main destinations.

Peru Travel Adventures - Contains an overview and general information about the country.

Peru Traveller Guide - Offers information necessary for planning a trip. Useful for independent travellers.

Peru Whitewater - Helpful resource for anyone planning to kayak in the Peruvian Andes which has some of the world's best whitewater adventures.

About Cusco - A detailed guide for the tourist.

Qosqo.com - An online guidebook to the oldest living city of the American Continent: Qosqo.

From Andes to Amazon - Eleven day expedition into the Manu Amazon Rainforest, Cusco and Machu Picchu. Provides photo galleries and local information.

Inca Trail to Machu Picchu - Inca Trail to Machu Picchu - Peru 1997

The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu - Our 1996 trip hiking the inca trail to machu picchu, trekking the rain forests, and traveling throughout Peru.

Tarapoto, Peru - Official web site of the city of Tarapoto in the department of San Martin, including information on tourism, hotels, restaurants, ecology, arts and crafts and the city of Lamas.

Artour Peru - offering handicrafts including figurines, art, and vases. Also includes a tourist guide with photos and information divided by region.

PERUconnections - information on the land of the Inkas, their culture, magic, and natural treasures.

Virtual Peru - information on the geography, climate, history, and attractions from a Peruvian native.