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Historical Inca Mysteries_ Exploring Peru’s Ancient Civilizations

Historical Inca Mysteries: Exploring Peru’s Ancient Civilizations

Peru is a land steeped in history, and no civilization has left a more profound impact on the country than the Inca Empire. From the towering Andes to...

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The Shining Path: A Tragic Period in Peru’s History

Before Peru popped on the radar as a popular travel destination, the country went through an extremely difficult period. The decade of the 1980’s...

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A Background on Afro-Peruvian History and Its Influence on Peruvian Culture Today

Few travelers arrive to Peru arrive knowing about the heavy African influence on Peruvian culture. Just as the rest of the world capitalized on Africa...

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Cusco’s Sacred Huacas: Neighborhood Shrines You Can Walk To

Cusco is a city full of intriguing and mysterious surprises, many of which travelers will probably never fully understand in just one trip to Peru or ...

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3 Superfoods to Try During Your Peru Vacation

Most of you have probably seen or heard the term “superfood” by now, but perhaps you are wondering just what a superfood really is. Superfoods are...

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Cultural Differences: Peru vs. United States

Several of our staff at Kuoda Travel hail from countries of the western world where structure in day-to-day life is commonplace and something you can ...

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Peru’s Surprising German Settlements: Oxapampa and Pozuzo

It may surprise you to find out that there are two German settlements you can visit while traveling in Peru’s Selva Alta, or the high jungle region ...

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Spiritual Peru: A Look Inside Peruvian Mysticism, Legend, and Traditions

While many tourists come to Peru to see the country’s many spectacular sites, like Machu Picchu, Cusco, and the Amazon Jungle, many more flock to Pe...

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A Guide to Peruvian Street Food

There’s no better way to get to know Peru like a local than through the street food. If you’re a somewhat adventurous traveler, don’t miss chowi...

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On the Trail and Off the Pot: How to Stay Healthy during Your Peru Vacation

So you’ve finally made plans to visit Peru - it’ll be the trip of a lifetime. You’ll explore Machu Picchu, visit famous ruins, indulge in the am...

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True Creature of Legend: The Amazon Pink River Dolphin

Among the wonders you will find if you visit the Peruvian Amazon during your Peru vacation is a creature that seems like it belongs inside a magical l...

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Peru and GMO’s: Protecting Peru’s Biodiversity

Perhaps another perk to Peru travel is the ten-year ban on GMO crops and foods. Beginning in 2012, the ban was put into effect to prohibit the import,...

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Kuoda Travel Receives ‘Stride Preferred’ Designation

We are happy to announce that Kuoda Travel was recently selected as a Stride Preferred Operator on leading tour and reviews marketplace, Stride Travel...

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