Aguas Calientes, Peru
Aguas Calientes – Peru The small mountain town of Aguas Calientes, officially known as Machu Picchu Pueblo, lies along the […]
Explore PortfolioA journey through the heart of South America, where the vast rainforests of the Amazon Basin give way to the towering peaks and ancient civilizations of the Andes Mountains.
The Amazon to Andes itinerary explores two of the most extraordinary landscapes on Earth: the immense tropical wilderness of the Amazon Rainforest and the dramatic mountain ranges of the Andes Mountains.
Beginning in the lowland jungles of the Amazon Basin, the journey reveals one of the planet’s richest ecosystems, where winding rivers, dense forests, and extraordinary biodiversity support thousands of plant and animal species. Remote lodges and river journeys provide access to this remarkable natural environment.
From the rainforest the route climbs gradually into the highlands of the Andes, where ancient cultures built cities and ceremonial centers among the mountains. Historic towns, colonial architecture, and archaeological sites reveal the legacy of the Inca civilization and the centuries of history that followed.
Together these landscapes form one of the most dramatic geographic transitions in the world—from humid tropical jungle to soaring mountain peaks.
Amazon Research Center
Amazon Research Center – Peru The Amazon Research Center supports scientific study and conservation within the ecosystems of the Peruvian […]
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Amazon River (Peru)
Amazon River – Peru The immense Amazon River is the largest river system on Earth and the defining feature of […]
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Archbishop’s Palace (Lima)
Archbishop’s Palace – Lima, Peru The ornate Archbishop’s Palace of Lima stands beside the cathedral on Plaza Mayor in the […]
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Barranco Museo de Arte Contemporaneo
Museo de Arte Contemporáneo – Lima, Peru The Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Lima, often known simply as MAC Lima, […]
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Barranco Museo Mario Testino
Museo Mario Testino – Lima, Peru The elegant MATE – Museo Mario Testino celebrates the work of internationally renowned photographer […]
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Barranco Pedro de Osma Museum
Museo Pedro de Osma – Lima, Peru The beautiful Museo Pedro de Osma is located in a historic mansion within […]
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Blanco River (Peru)
Blanco River – Peru The quiet waters of the Río Blanco wind through the dense rainforest of northeastern Peru. As […]
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Cusco
Cusco – Peru The ancient city of Cusco once served as the capital of the Inca Empire, the largest civilization […]
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Cusco at Night
Cusco at Night – Peru After sunset the historic streets of Cusco glow beneath warm lighting that illuminates centuries-old stone […]
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Cusco Museo de Arte Precolombino (Peru)
Museo de Arte Precolombino – Cusco, Peru The remarkable Museo de Arte Precolombino is located in the historic center of […]
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Drive to Chinchero (Peru)
Chinchero – Sacred Valley, Peru The Andean village of Chinchero sits high above the Sacred Valley at an elevation of […]
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Frog Valley (Peru)
Frog Valley – Peru Hidden within the forests of the Peruvian Amazon, the region known as Frog Valley is famous […]
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Huaca Pucllana
Huaca Pucllana – Lima, Peru The impressive adobe pyramid of Huaca Pucllana rises unexpectedly within the modern district of Miraflores […]
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Iglesia de Santo Domingo, Lima
Iglesia de Santo Domingo – Lima, Peru The historic Basilica and Convent of Santo Domingo is one of the oldest […]
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Iquitos Amazon River Docks (Peru)
Iquitos Amazon River Docks – Peru The bustling waterfront docks of Iquitos line the banks of the mighty Amazon River. […]
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Iquitos City (Peru)
Iquitos – Peru The river city of Iquitos stands along the banks of the Amazon River deep within the rainforest […]
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Iquitos Market (Peru)
Iquitos Market – Peru The lively markets of Iquitos offer a colorful glimpse into the daily life and culture of […]
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Lima
Lima – Peru The sprawling coastal metropolis of Lima stands along the Pacific coast of South America. Founded in 1535 […]
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Lima Barranco
Barranco – Lima, Peru The colorful coastal district of Barranco is widely considered the artistic and bohemian heart of Lima. […]
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Lima Cathedral
Lima Cathedral – Lima, Peru The magnificent Lima Cathedral dominates the eastern side of Plaza Mayor in the historic center […]
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Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu – Peru The legendary mountain citadel of Machu Picchu stands high among the cloud-covered peaks of the Andes […]
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Miraflores
Miraflores – Lima, Peru The coastal district of Miraflores overlooks the cliffs above the Pacific Ocean in the city of […]
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Moray
Moray – Sacred Valley, Peru The remarkable terraces of Moray lie high in the Sacred Valley of the Andes Mountains. […]
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Ollantaytambo
Ollantaytambo – Sacred Valley, Peru The historic town of Ollantaytambo lies in the heart of the Sacred Valley northwest of […]
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Ollantaytambo Inca Ruins
Ollantaytambo Inca Ruins – Sacred Valley, Peru The remarkable Ollantaytambo Archaeological Site rise above the historic town of Ollantaytambo in […]
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Qorikancha – Temple of the Sun (Peru)
Qorikancha – Cusco, Peru The sacred complex of Qorikancha, once known as the Temple of the Sun, was among the […]
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Tamshiyacu Reserve
Tamshiyacu-Tahuayo Reserve – Peru The protected rainforest of the Tamshiyacu-Tahuayo Regional Conservation Area covers hundreds of thousands of hectares of […]
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Train to Machu Picchu
Train to Machu Picchu – Peru One of the most scenic railway journeys in South America follows the tracks along […]
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Tuhauyo Lake and River
Tahuayo Lake and River – Peru The calm waterways of the Tahuayo River and nearby Tahuayo Lake form part of […]
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Tuhauyo Lodge
Tahuayo Lodge – Peruvian Amazon The remote Amazonia Expeditions Tahuayo Lodge lies along the banks of the Tahuayo River within […]
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Tuhauyo River
Tahuayo River – Peru The winding waters of the Tahuayo River flow through dense rainforest before joining the great Amazon […]
Explore PortfolioThe itinerary begins in the Amazon Basin, where rivers and rainforest ecosystems dominate the landscape. Travel through the region often follows the waterways that have long served as the primary transportation routes through the jungle.
From the rainforest the journey climbs into the Andes Mountains, where winding roads and mountain valleys connect historic towns and archaeological sites. The dramatic change in elevation reveals new climates, cultures, and landscapes at every stage of the journey.
By linking the Amazon and the Andes, this route offers a remarkable exploration of the natural and cultural diversity of South America.