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Woman exploring Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu Circuits: An overview of the different routes

Dreaming of experiencing the unforgettable Machu Picchu? The historic Inca city in the Andes Mountains of southern Peru can be explored through three main “circuits” (a total of ten different routes), each offering its own unique landscapes and highlights along the way. If you’ve never heard about the Machu Picchu…

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TourCompass colleague Iida stands holding two flags and an alpaca at the summit of Rainbow Mountain in Peru.

Travelogue from Peru: Birthday Bliss at Rainbow Mountain

In April 2024, our travel specialist Iida celebrated her birthday in the most spectacular way possible – at Rainbow Mountain in Peru. Read about Iida’s unforgettable birthday experience on her tour to Peru below. Celebrating my birthday in Peru at Rainbow Mountain Palccoyo was beyond anything I could have ever…

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View of the Amazon rainforest from the river

Travelogue from Peru: My Adventures in the Amazon

Our product manager, Nadia, went on an adventurous tour of Peru in April 2024. Here she visited Puerto Maldonado, nestled within the Amazon rainforest. Read about her adventures below. I had already been travelling around Peru for two weeks before catching the flight to Puerto Maldonado. Each place I had…

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Woman walking along a trail on the Inca Trek towards Machu Picchu

Packing list for the Inca trail in Peru – incl. FREE PDF checklist

Hiking the Inca Trail in Peru is a challenging yet enriching experience that brings you closer to the nature and the culture of this fascinating country. The classic 4-day trek on the Inca Trail takes you through breathtaking mountain passes, cloud forests and countless ancient Inca ruins. To ensure your…

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The Amazon vs. Pantanal

South America is home to the Amazon Rainforest and the Pantanal Wetlands. Two utterly fantastic nature areas, each of which have something truly different to offer. But where will you go? Read on below and find out what special traits the two places have to offer. The Amazon The Amazon…

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