Just a short drive north-west of San Jose is Zarcero, Costa Rica, an incredible hidden gem that showcases all of the charm found in the country. Home to gardens that offer endless quirk and charm, here visitors can browse through endless hand-crafted gardens that are shaped into things like elephants, monkeys, and dinosaurs. As a […]
Travelers want their adventures to be memorable for the right reasons. Staying safe is key. In this guide, Caravan’s travel professionals explore the risks involved in a trip to Peru, name the safest and least-safe locales, and detail what precautions to take when visiting the country. How Safe Is Peru Overall? Peru is one of […]
Caravan answers top FAQs about Peru’s languages Peru is a place of extraordinary cultural diversity. For millennia, different cultures and civilizations have blossomed, flourished, died, and changed across Peru’s vast landscape. As they did, cultural groups influenced one another. Over time, this interplay of influence created the complex, multi-lingual culture of modern Peru. Today, linguists […]
In 2024, over 3.2 million international travelers paid a visit to Peru—a 29% increase from just one year prior. And the destination’s popularity keeps rising! It’s easy to see what draws people in. The stunning Inca ruins of Machu Picchu are a sight to behold; in 2007, they were named among the New 7 Wonders […]
Peru is one of the most popular travel destinations on Earth. Yet, timing a trip there can be tricky. Learn how each of Peru’s distinct seasons affects visitors, and discover which time of year is best for your trip. Understanding Peru’s Seasons Peru encompasses multiple climates in South America. So, seasons express themselves differently in […]
Machu Picchu is among the 7 New Wonders of The World. For many, visiting the ancient Inca site is a “bucket list” item: a once-in-a-lifetime adventure that’s a must-see before one dies. When making those travel dreams a reality, it’s reasonable to try to figure out the best time of year for this type of […]
Machu Picchu is one of the most popular travel destinations in the world. To get there, a lot of people walk the Inca Trail. Built by the Inca during the earliest stages of their empire, the Inca Trail was part of the Qhapac Ñan: an extended network of roads throughout the Inca Kingdom in Peru. […]
Peru is a country with a long, deep history–one that doesn’t stay buried. Every so often, Peruvians make headlines for unearthing a unique kind of window to the past: mummies. One of those mummies—Momia Juanita—has a story that’s captured imaginations since her discovery in 1995. The Mystery of Inca Mummies: Uncovering The Past Momia Juanita, […]
Machu Picchu is a striking sight. Yet, while its transcendent beauty is inarguable, it wasn’t made for show. To discover the true reasons ancient peoples built Machu Picchu, scholars have had to use cutting-edge tools. What have they revealed of the ancient past? What Is Machu Picchu? Machu Picchu is an extraordinary ancient Inca city. […]
Costa Rica is a country filled with lush tropical landscapes, extraordinary wildlife, and beautiful sunset beaches. What if you could get up close and personal with some of nature’s rarest wonders on Earth, every minute of your stay? What if you stayed in a treehouse hotel? What’s A Treehouse Hotel? In Costa Rica, treehouse hotels […]
