Welcome to Peru
Rise Above It All!
Home of Machu Picchu and So Much More!
Peru is mind-blowing! Not only is this South American nation home to the world-famous ruins of Machu Picchu, but it is also home to 2 of the top 10 restaurants in the world! Who knew that a country where Guinea Pig is a delicacy could be one of the hottest foodie nations on earth. Whether you are looking to spend your time exploring Incan ruins, sandboarding down sky-high dunes, or navigating one of the highest lakes in the world, Peru has everything you could ever ask for, and more.
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Check out some of our most popular Peru blog posts.
How to Spend two weeks in Peru
Peru is magical. But what is the best way to spend two weeks in this incredible country? We lay down our favorite Peru itinerary.
How to experience Machu Picchu with Kids
One of the world’s most amazing locations. Visiting Machu Picchu with kids is amazing! Find out how we did it.
Family Travel To Peru Packing List
The desert oasis near Ica, Peru is a paradise for adventure travel. Discover sandboarding, dune buggies and more.
What you need to know about travel in Peru
- Currency
- Currency in Peru is called the Sol. The average value of the Peruvian Sol is approximately $0.34 USD. You can check out the current value here.
- Capital
- The capital of Peru is Lima. This vibrant, coastal city has some of the world’s best restaurants. It’s home to amazing museums and makes a great jumping-off point for exciting day trips.
- Electricity
- Peru electrical outlets are 220 Volts and 60 Hertz
- Cellular Phone Service
- Cellular phone service is readily available in most urban areas of Peru. Sim cards are available for unlocked phones.
- Roads, Driving and Public Transit
- Most roads and highways in Peru are well-maintained
- Driving in Peru can be treacherous. Traffic laws are really just a suggestion and lanes are an afterthought. Travel with care or consider taking the bus.
- Peru with Kids
- Family travel to Peru is very popular. Peru has excellent attractions for children. Some of our favorites include the ChocoMuseo and Pottery making in Urubamba. Quite a bit of Peru is at high elevations, so be aware of altitude sickness symptoms and be prepared to take it slow when in areas of high altitude. For example, Cusco and Puno are at very high altitudes, so spending some time acclimating in the lower Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu can help limit the chance of being affected.
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Family Travel To Peru Packing List
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Visiting Machu Picchu with Kids: What You Need To Know
Visiting Machu Picchu with Kids is often looked at as impractical for many parents. Machu Picchu is one of those destinations that parents decide to “hold-over” until the children are older. But, believe it or not, visiting Machu Picchu with […]
10 Of The Best Things To Do In Arequipa Peru with Kids
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How to Spend 24 hours in Lima Peru for Kids
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Hotel Review: Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel
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How To Spend Two Weeks in Peru with Kids
This trip came up fast! It seems that one moment we were up to our necks in baseball practice, school concerts, and work-life, and the next we were landing at the Lima airport. Looking back, I barely remember when we […]
What to See at the Paracas National Reserve in Paracas Peru
After a full day touring Lima Peru with kids we were ready to make an escape from the city and into the Peruvian countryside. We spent the previous day exploring the Lima coastline, and many of the beautiful day trips […]
Things to do in Cusco Peru with kids
Cusco (also spelled Cuzco), or Qosq’o in the local Quechua language, is the main entry point for those planning to visit Machu Picchu. Cusco, Peru was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. Although the region is considered a […]
Viewing the Andean Condors in Colca Canyon with Kids
I have been fascinated by stories of the Andean Condor since the days of my childhood. I would spend hours watching documentaries about the conservation efforts for this once critically endangered species. So during our two weeks in Peru I […]
What To See on a Day trip to the Sacred Valley Peru
A day trip to the Sacred Valley Peru from Cusco According to our Machu Picchu tour guide, the majority of visitors to Peru only visit the Cusco and the famous Machu Picchu. For those willing to explore a little deeper, the […]
Ceramic Painting for Kids with Pablo Seminario in Urubamba, Peru
Nestled in the Sacred Valley of the Incas in the town of Urubamba, Peru is a street known for incredible artisans. None of these famous ceramic artists is more renowned than Pablo Seminario. When the team at Kuoda Travel suggested […]
Surviving the Cusco to Puno Bus in Peru with Kids
We spent a few days in Cusco and the Sacred Valley after checking off our bucket list adventure of doing a Machu Picchu tour. Next up on our South America adventure was a visit to Lake Titicaca Peru with kids. […]
Hotel Review: Casa Andina Private Collection Sacred Valley Peru
As the name indicates, the Casa Andina Private Collection Sacred Valley Peru is in the Sacred Valley. Specifically, it is the town of Urubamba. The hotel is also known as Premium Valle Sagrado Hotel and Villas. We selected Casa Andina […]