Whether you're a day hiker looking to get a taste of the Peruvian Andes or a trekker on a mission to do the Santa Cruz trail, Huaraz, the trekking capital of Peru has a little something for everyone...

Speaking to my hostel's reception, they recommended heading to the markets in Pisac. I wasn't sure but as the collectivo stop was right around the corner, I thought why not ponder around the markets on a gorgeous day.

Hiking the Salkantay Trek has been one of my highlights from my travels so far. Peru is all about hiking and I showed up totally unprepared. I signed up to do the trek the night before and before I knew it I was leaving a few hours later...

Picture yourself looking down at dazzling turquoise waters lying beneath cascading waterfalls and gorgeous glaciers, occasionally hearing the loud thunder of a distant avalanche. It's no wonder that Laguna 69 is at the top of any hikers list visiting Huaraz and not to be missed.