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Colombian Cultural Travel Guide: Music, Festivals, and Local Traditions
Colombia is a country of vibrant traditions, where every region boasts its own distinct music, dances, and festivals. From the passionate rhythms of s...
Nazca: Another Great Destination to Consider Visiting While Traveling Peru
Two hundred and fifty miles (400 km) south of Lima, the Nazca Lines still lay etched into the desert earth as if they were drawn there just yesterday,...
What Do the Different Symbols in Peruvian Textiles Mean?
To answer this question about Peruvian textiles, we consulted our friends from the Umasbamba weaving community, a small collective of female weavers w...
Peruvian Souvenirs You’ll Want to Go Home With (Part 2)
In Part 1 of this series, we pointed you towards the most unique Peruvian souvenirs you could buy in Lima, Puerto Maldonado, Ica, and Arequipa. Where ...
Peruvian Souvenirs That Will Keep Memories of Your Trip Alive Long After it Ends (Part 1)
Souvenirs are like the other end of a string that connects you to a moment in your past that you never want to forget. You buy them for their future a...
5 Reasons to Visit Caral, Peru’s Lesser-Known Archaeological Gem
While the Egyptians were busy raising the pyramids of Giza oceans away, the ancient pre-Inca civilization of Norte Chico was putting the finishing tou...
Costeño Cuisine: What to Eat When Traveling Colombia’s Coast
Costeño cuisine is an alluring combination of multi-cultural influence, local ingredients, and age-old recipes. Seafood, coconut, sugar, and the deep...
Antioquian Cuisine: What To Eat in Medellin and the Coffee Region
Colombian cuisine may not have the world’s attention, but when travelling to Medellin or the Coffee Region you’ll think that it does. Paisas, thos...
6 Peruvian Food and Drink Delicacies Adventurous Travelers Will Love
Craving a bit of a daring food adventure on your trip to Peru? From juicy Amazonian grub on a stick to grilled guinea pig served whole on your plate, ...
Peruvian Superfoods and How To Enjoy Them on Your Peru Trip
Home to more superfoods than anywhere else on the planet, a nutritional meal or snack is never far when traveling in Peru. In fact, locals consume sup...
Fiesta de la Vendimia: Peru’s One and Only Wine and Pisco Festival
The Fiesta de la Vendimia is an event to attend if your tour of Peru overlaps with this free-flowing wine and pisco festival in Ica. Wine and pisco ha...
Carnaval or Easter in Peru? Which Should You Time Your Peru Trip For?
Carnaval and Easter in Peru are drastically different celebrations, and for some travelers it can be a tough decision as to which celebration you shou...
7 Festivals and Events in Peru in 2019 (Part 2) [June to December]
Itching to attend a festival or event in Peru during your Peru holiday this year? Our last post featured five can’t miss festivals and events taking...
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“Mery and Thomas at Kuoda helped us plan a 2+ week itinerary through Ecuador and the Galapagos that exceeded our expectations. They worked closely with us to arrange experiences to meet our interests. The service provided was exceptional- including checking up on us continually to see if there was anything we needed, the hotels they chose for us were fabulous, the Galapagos cruise ship of 16 passengers was perfect. We have travelled with Kuoda throughout South America several times, have recommended them to friends and family and would use ONLY them on our next trip to South America.”
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Nicole L. | Traveled with Kuoda to Peru
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"Vacation of a Lifetime"
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Meghna Family | Traveled with Kuoda to Peru
"Tour of Peru Wonders"
“Kuoda staff, trip designer, guides, and driver were the very best. They provided the absolute trip of a lifetime. Each day was planned, and it was excellent. (…) We would definitely recommend this to all our family and friends. (…) Mery and her whole staff accommodated our requests whenever we would ask. We could have never really expected such professionalism and friendly service.”
Larry & Audrey Lee-Smith | Traveled with Kuoda to Peru
"Fantastic Peru Tour"
“Stating my favorite part is difficult because I enjoyed all parts of the trip agenda. Lake Titicaca was fantastic; Machu Picchu was just beyond words; seeing the Condors was an unbelievable experience; the guides were knowledgeable and met every need. I would highly recommend Kuoda Travel for anyone desiring an end-to-end catered tour that will meet your every travel need.”
Orlando | Traveled with Kuoda to Peru
"An Incredible Bucket List Trip"
“Our trip was amazing!! We had personal guides at each stage as we moved around the country. All of the guides were not only knowledgeable, but professional, compassionate, and kind, so we were able to customize our tour to meet our activity level (we are older so couldn’t keep up with long days of walking, etc.). During driving time, we had many conversations about the history, politics, and culture of Peru.”
Betty Hartman | Traveled with Kuoda to Peru