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The small central pool is an antidote to brutal humidity, and a chilled space to chat with staff from local villages.

You won’t sleep in this gloriously alive jungle, but you won’t care

There’s an exquisitely thin line between creatures and creature comforts in the Peruvian Amazon.

  • Steve Madgwick

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese greets US President Joe Biden at APEC Leaders’ Informal Dialogue.

Bro handshakes and bear hugs as Albanese meets Biden and Trudeau

The PM greeted the US and Canadian leaders ahead of the first talks at the APEC summit in Peru, which were skipped by China’s leader Xi Jinping.

  • David Crowe
Peru’s President Dina Boluarte, right, and Chinese President Xi Jinping wave during a welcome ceremony at the government palace in Lima, Peru, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024, on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit.

Security fears as China opens huge port in Peru to extend Latin America reach

Chinese involvement has drawn US warnings about Peru potentially being used by Chinese military ships as a foothold in the Americas.

  • Christian Shepherd and Lyric Li
US President Joe Biden, President-elect Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Biden, Xi to meet in Peru as PM arrives amid fears of Trump trade war

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has arrived at an economic summit in Peru that is being overshadowed by the world leader who isn’t there – Donald Trump.

  • David Crowe
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese

Albanese flies to South America on trade rescue mission after Trump victory

The prime minister is seeking to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping within days to shore up a $327 billion economic relationship.

  • David Crowe
The majestic Vinicunca in the Cusco region of Peru, also Rainbow Mountain.

Extraordinary and exotic: Why now is the time to visit South America

There are more flights and South America remains better value than Europe or the US. Here is our beginner’s guide to travelling around this continent of extremes.

  • Chris Moss and Julietta Jameson
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Snapper ceviche with leche de tigre.

One of the world’s greatest sauces is something you may not have heard of

This simple marinade may be little more than a component rather than an entire dish, yet it’s one of the true greats.

  • Ben Groundwater
It’s one of the world’s seven wonders, but a lot can go wrong when trekking Machu Picchu.

Fifteen of us set off on this famed trek. Only 10 made it to the end

It’s one of the world’s seven wonders, but there’s a heap of things that can go wrong when trekking Machu Picchu – and I should know.

  • Gary Nunn
Much Better Adventures offers a chance to give back… Ban Gioc waterfall in Vietnam.

Ten trends transforming travel for the better

Travel experiences that help nurture and preserve the planet and its people are booming.

  • Nina Karnikowski
You might come to Lima for Virgilio Martinez’s fine diner Central, but you will return again and again for the rich array of restaurants across the city.

Sick of ‘world’s best’ lists? Here’s why they’re actually useful

I used to think “world’s best” lists were pretty silly, but I’ve come to realise their value.

  • Ben Groundwater

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