10/07/2026
🌎 PERU: WHERE IS IT & HOW DO YOU GET THERE? 🇵🇪✨
If Peru has made its way onto your travel wish list—especially after my oldest son declared that hiking the Sacred Valley and visiting Machu Picchu is exactly where he and his friends want to go—let’s start with the basics! 👣⛰️
📍 Where is Peru?
Peru is located on the western coast of South America, bordered by Ecuador and Colombia to the north, Brazil to the east, Bolivia to the southeast, Chile to the south, and the Pacific Ocean to the west.
And talk about landscapes! Peru gives you a little bit of everything—dramatic Andes Mountains, ancient Incan ruins, lush Amazon rainforest, beautiful Pacific coastline, and the colorful streets of historic cities like Cusco and Arequipa.
✈️ How do you get to Peru?
For travelers coming from the U.S., the easiest gateway is Lima, Peru’s capital and largest city.
There are nonstop flights to Lima from several major U.S. cities, including Miami, Atlanta, Houston, Dallas/Fort Worth, New York, and Los Angeles, depending on the airline and season.
From Lima, you can connect to other incredible destinations throughout Peru:
🏔️ Cusco – Your gateway to Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley
🌿 Iquitos – For Amazon adventures
🏜️ Arequipa – A beautiful colonial city and gateway to Colca Canyon
🏖️ Paracas – Coastal scenery, wildlife, and the Ballestas Islands
🍷 Ica & the Huacachina Oasis – Desert landscapes and Peruvian w**e country
💫 My favorite way to experience Peru?
Don't rush it! Combine Lima + Sacred Valley + Cusco + Machu Picchu, and if you have more time, add the Amazon for an unforgettable contrast between the mountains and jungle.
Because Peru isn't just a place you check off a bucket list. It's a destination you feel—through its landscapes, history, food, culture, and the stories hidden around every corner.
And yes… I may have a teenager to thank for putting Peru back on my radar. 😉❤️
Would Peru make your travel wish list? 🇵🇪
