The North Coast and Northern Highlands Travel Guide

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Once passed up for the south, the north coast and northern highlands are increasingly becoming some of Peru's most sought after destinations for a variety of travelers. There are beaches, mountains, green fertile valleys, dry desert, and tremendous archaeological sites and museums. Aside from the coast, where getting up and down the Pan-American Highway is quick and buses are frequent, travel elsewhere in the region often requires time and patience.

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The North Coast and Northern Highlands Hotels

Cities along the north coast, especially Trujillo and Chiclayo, have a wide range of lodgings, including large business hotels and converted colonial mansions...read more

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The North Coast and Northern Highlands Restaurants

The north coast has excellent seafood, while simpler, but equally delicious, meat-and-rice dishes are more common in the highlands. Some of Trujillo and...read more

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Things To Do in The North Coast and Northern Highlands

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  • Top Reasons to Go

    The Ancient World: Along the coast, Chavin, Moche, and Chimu ruins date as far back as 3,000 BC. In the highlands are Wari sites, and Kuelap... Read more

  • North Coast Menu

    The coast serves mostly fresh seafood, often cold—a refreshing meal on a hot day. The highlander diet consists of root vegetables, like... Read more

  • Cordillera Huayhuash Treks

    While much smaller than the Cordillera Blanca, the main chain of the Cordillera Huayhuash is known for its isolation and pristine environment... Read more

  • Discover Nature

    Some of the most incredible flora and fauna live in protected areas near Mancora and Tumbes. Luckily, we can visit these important ecological... Read more

  • Life in the Andes

    This region of the Andes has sustained some 12,000 years of cultural development. From Guitarrero Cave through the Chavin, Huari, and Inca cultures... Read more

  • Which Culture Was That Again?

    It's a common question after a few days of exploring the extensive archaeological sites in the north. So many different civilizations were emerging... Read more

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