Peru has suffered from deforestation for many years. ECOAN, a Peruvian charity, is devoted to reforesting the country's landscape.

Nov 30, 2010 - Alastair McClymont

The Spaniards were technologically superior. They had firearms, swords, horses, and dogs trained for warfare. Yet they were only a small number of men before an empire.

Nov 8, 2009 - Sandra Gross

Peru is home to about 1800 different bird species, and birders see hundreds of species in a single day. Varied habitat and climate support bird biodiversity.

Sep 11, 2009 - Rosemary Drisdelle

If a day's paragliding or a week's course is something on the to-do list, consider learning in Cusco, Peru. Paragliding here is cheap, beautiful and easy to organise.

Sep 7, 2009 - Tracey Chandler

Huancayo is capital of Peru's Junín province and center of explorations for the Mantaro Valley.

Nov 14, 2007 - Nicholas Gill

Huaraz, Peru is a base camp for the highest mountains outside the Himalayas. It has a cool adventure vibe and draws slews of backpackers and international adventurers.

Jul 18, 2007 - Nicholas Gill

Caral, the 5000 year old site of the Caral-Supe civilization in central Peru is believed to be the oldest city in the America's.

Apr 27, 2007 - Nicholas Gill

This former fishing village just south of Lima is one of the most interesting places tourists never get to see.

Aug 4, 2006 - Nicholas Gill

Peru travel advice for backpackers can be found on various Peru forums, offering quick online information whether you are planning your Peru trip or already on the road.

Dec 19, 2009 - Tony Dunnell

Decide which museums in Ayacucho, Peru, merit your visit. Or see them all in one day and enjoy the rich history, culture and craftsmanship of the people.

Nov 29, 2011 - Brandy Pearce

Threads of Peru is a charity devoted to maintaining the country's indigenous traditions, Alastair McClymont visited the project in the Sacred Valley

Nov 29, 2010 - Alastair McClymont

A brief discussion of travelling through the South of Peru.

Nov 10, 2010 - Jamie Stevenson

Peru is a country brimming with culture and history. Learn how to make the most of a stay in this fascinating Inca country.

Jul 14, 2010 - Lisa Eldridge

While a young girl, Saint Rose of Lima dedicated her life to God and Jesus against her parents' wishes. She put herself through torture to show God her love for him.

Mar 2, 2010 - Maureen Zieber

One of the great unsolved mysteries is that of the Nazca Lines located in the Andes of Peru on a plain called Pampa Colorada. Who created them and what were they for?

Feb 9, 2010 - Janis Masyk-Jackson

Caral, Peru, is regarded as the most ancient city of the Americas. Built by the Norte Chico civilization, Caral is arguably the most fascinating ancient site in Peru.

Feb 8, 2010 - Tony Dunnell

Work for ordinary boys in Inca Peru meant doing the same as their fathers did: this was the only "education" they received. Likewise, girls followed their mothers.

Feb 1, 2010 - Brenda Ralph Lewis