Chachapoyas is the capital of the Amazon region. It is located at 2 335 m above sea level; an altitude that does not require special acclimation. It is a capital of human size, with about 40 000 inhabitants, a very nice historic center, wooden balconies, a colonial style and very safe streets. During your visit in … Visit Chachapoyas – our complete guide
At Phima Voyages, we believe that a successful trip requires hotels with soul, history, and values. Since the creation of Phima, we have made it a point of honor to work with partners who share our vision of responsible tourism and the empowerment of local communities. In our 2024 Sustainability Report, we share our concrete … Our selection of hotels in Northern Peru
The Cajamarca region is located inland in northern Peru. It is neighbour to the west with the coastal regions of Piura, Lambayeque and Libertad. To the east are the regions of Amazonas and San Martín. Cajamarca extends north to the Ecuadorian border. It is in this region that traces of the first inhabitants of Peru … Everything you need to know about Cajamarca
Visit the treasure of Cajamarca, the archaeological site of Kuntur Wasi.
As you have already read in various articles, we support rural tourism, which means for us: supporting our local partners in their participation in the local tourism development. To do this, we hired Léa for three months for a rural tourism training. She did an internship in responsible and rural tourism in two communities. Lea … Rural tourism training in Northern Peru – Tourism and Development
In some countries, such as the United States, it is very common to tip for services. This cultural practice is not so obvious for other countries. So we prepared this article to help you get an idea about tipping in Peru, which is (by the way) not mandatory at all. We decided to quote in Soles … Tipping in Peru, good practices
The regions of North Peru are currently less known in France than the southern regions. But its tourist development is booming. You enjoy exuberant nature, archaeological sites older than the Inca culture and generous people. As Peru is a huge country, two and a half times bigger than France, it is important to know the … Do you know the northern regions of Peru?
The Archaeological Complex El Brujo and La Señora de Cao are located on the suburbs of the city of Trujillo, about 60 km to the north. The visit of this site left me with a very strong memory. There are things that are not always explained. El Brujo, as soon as I arrived at the … El Brujo and la Señora de Cao
Cerro Sechin is one of the most mysterious sites that can be visited on the central and northern coast of Peru. It is also one of the oldest. Sechin is located about 300 kilometers north of the capital, Lima. We are 13 kilometers from the Pacific, on the coast of the Ancash region, 5 kilometers … Discover Cerro Sechin
Just 30 minutes outside of Trujillo, the Sun and Moon Temples are a very important archaeological site in the region of La Libertad, on the north coast of Peru. Its construction was carried out for several hundred years. It was made by the Moche Culture (pronounced Mot-ché) who lived between 100 and 800 d. C. Les Moche had … Sun and Moon Temples