Backpacking Peru

Backpacking in Peru is very easy. As this is a highly tourist country, one that travels with backpack has a lot of facilities to use and make its journey comfortable. Majority of tourists especially younger ones come to Peru with their backpacks. This is very practical method of traveling since backpack is easy to carry while traveling from town to town. Even those who travel with travel agencies can use on airports rolling backpacks to ease the burden.

In Peru backpacking can be mixed with trekking. While on trek, a backpack is a necessary and one of the most important peaces of equipment. It is good idea to use specialized mountain backpacks as they are light, have many compartments and are waterproof. A brand like High Sierra makes good trekking backpacks.

The most known trekking routs are around Cusco and the most important one is Inca Trail. The other region where one can practice trekking is Huaraz area with Cordillera Blanca and Negra. A long treks like two weeks exist in Huayhuash area near Huaraz. It is necessary to contract porters and mules as this treks are in remote areas and experienced guide is a must.