# Peru’s Best: Travel Guide — Highlights & trip ideas

> Comprehensive, ad-free travel guide to Peru with offline maps and independent recommendations. (iPhone/iPad app by Agorite.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/perus-best-travel-guide/id1626529177 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Agorite](https://appshunter.io/developer/905197684)
- Category: Travel, Books
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 36 App Store ratings · 15 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 602 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2022-06-10
- Data updated: 2026-08-22
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/perus-best-travel-guide/id1626529177/reviews.md

## What is Peru’s Best?

PERU’S BEST is the ideal travel guide to this extraordinary country. Written by a Peru-resident travel writer it explores key DESTINATIONS; suggests ITINERARIES; details dozens of SIGHTS and ACTIVITIES; and suggests great spots to EAT. All content (200+ points-of-interest/330+ pics) is original and independent; no recommendations are ads!

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This app is ad- and subscription-free: your initial purchase also includes future updates. Published by TouchScreenTravels.com: Travel guides for the digital age. Our Touch, Your Travels. 
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PERU’S BEST starts with essential TRIP-PLANNING information and an overview of key REGIONS and DESTINATIONS to provide perfect orientation.

A hand-crafted ITINERARIES section then offers over half-a-dozen different multi-day itineraries to help with trip planning, as well as detailing how first-timers might best spend their time discovering key places: Lima, Cusco or Maccu Picchu in a day.

The next section of the app, INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES, is designed to give you the heads-up on various interests, so if you’re keen exploring the country’s ARCHEOLOGY or planning a HIKE or a TREK, then you might just dive straight into the app here. 

Other categories here include AYAHUASCA & WACHUMA, BEACHES & SURFING, HISTORY  and WILDLIFE & BIRDING.

Finally, the app details a handpicked selection of RESTAURANTS & CAFES, many located near key sights. There’s also a little on SHOPS & SHOPPING with special emphasis on the many exceptional MARKETS.

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APP FEATURE: TRIP ESSENTIALS
Key before-you-go information, including:
• Accommodation
• Costs & Money
• Coworking Spaces
• Health & Safety
• Local Info & Media
• Language & Etiquette
• Seasons, Festivals & Events
• Transport
• Wheelchair Travel

APP FEATURE: DESTINATIONS
The lowdown on all key parts of the country
• Altiplano & Lake Titicaca
• Amazonas
• Central Sierra & Huaraz
• Cusco & The Southern Sierra
• Lima & The Central Coast
• Madre de Dios & Manu
• Northern Coast
• Northern Sierra & San Martin
• Southern Coast

APP FEATURE: ITINERARIES & TOURS
Organise your time:
• Multiday Itineraries: Cusco Region Treks • Machu Picchu In-2-Days • Peru’s South In-2-Weeks • Peru In-A-Week • Peru’s Archeology In-A-Week • Peru’s North In-2-Weeks • Peru’s North In-A-Week • Peru’s Wildlife In-A-Week
• Single-Day Itineraries: Cusco In-A-Day • Lima In-A-Day • Machu Picchu In-A-Day
• Tour Agencies

APP FEATURE: INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES
Backgrounders and practical advice on:
• Art
• Archeology
• Ayahuasca & Mystical Tourism
• Beaches & Surfing
• Culture
• Eco-Tourism
• Hiking & Trekking
• History
• Llamas, Alpacas & Vicuñas
• Wildlife & Birding

APP FEATURE: EAT, DRINK, SHOP & MORE
Listings, insider tips and recommendations:
• Cafés, Bars & Drinks
• Restaurants & Food
• Shops & Shopping

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APP FEATURES: TECHNICAL
• NAVIGATE quickly using the app's many image buttons; a global search; and internal hyperlinks.
• LOCATION info (using your device's GPS).
• Detailed OFFLINE MAPS and the ability to ADD YOUR OWN markers.
• Save and share FAVOURITES.
• One-click website LINKS.
• One-click PHONE CALLS (on phones).
• Easily CONTACT the author.

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CREDITS:
• AUTHOR: Heather Jasper (heatherjasper.com) has been traveling in Peru since 2013 and has lived full time in Cusco since 2019. She is close to her goal of visiting all 25 regions of Peru. Her articles about Peru have been published in BBC Travel, Fodor’s Travel, Matador Network, Thrifty Nomads and many more.
• ICON: Agnieszka Mordaunt@unsplash

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REVIEWS AND RATINGS
Reviews and ratings are like gold dust to small developers like us, if you like the app please go back into the app store, find it and leave a review or just a rating. It really helps us. Thanks.

## Key features

- Detailed destination guides
- Hand-crafted multi-day itineraries
- Sights and activities listings
- Restaurant and cafe recommendations
- Trip planning essentials
- Offline maps
- GPS location services

## Chart rankings

- #75 in Top Paid · Travel (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 15)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/perus-best-travel-guide/id1626529177/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great Tips for Ethical Travel

*2026-05-04*

Heather Jasper is a trusted Peru insider and her app is a perfect travel companion. I rely on her website as well,  heatherjasper.com, and feel so lucky to have stumbled upon her work.

### 5/5 — Great updates

*2025-04-30*

Now I will add more time and places in my future trip to Peru.  Your info is so up to date.

### 1/5 — Not worth buying

*2024-03-07*

I wanted to learn about the food an Pucallpa City. Not enough info for me.

### 5/5 — Planning

*2024-01-01*

There’s no trip to Peru on my immediate horizon, but I keep using this app anyway to think about what might be possible.

### 5/5 — Amazing research and insights

*2023-10-07*

This app has been so informative and helpful for our trip planning and understanding Peru. Clearly the authors are passionate about the depth of the country and helping readers get an amazing understanding.

### 5/5 — Essential & Thorough!

*2023-01-02*

I found this app to be essential, all of my guidebooks were so out of date! Loved the photos & context of culture. Well written and incredibly helpful. I highly recommend to budget & luxury travelers alike!

### 5/5 — Pamarian

*2022-11-28*

Great app.. I want to go to Peru now.

### 5/5 — Get the inside scoop on traveling in Peru

*2022-11-26*

I found the app very clear and detailed with information only a local could know. I am much more confident and looking forward to our trip to Peru after using this app in our trip planning. It feels like we now have the inside scoop!

### 5/5 — New ideas of where to visit

*2022-11-26*

Incredibly useful information. Opened me up to visiting previously unconsidered areas of Peru.

### 5/5 — Great App

*2022-11-25*

Brilliant app, helpful, informative and easy to navigate

## Frequently asked questions about Peru’s Best

### What is Peru's Best travel guide?

Peru's Best is a comprehensive travel guide for Peru, offering detailed information on destinations, itineraries, sights, activities, and dining. It's written by a local travel writer and provides independent, ad-free recommendations.

### How much does Peru's Best cost?

Peru's Best is a paid app, priced at $4.99. This initial purchase includes all future updates, so you won't need to pay for new content or features.

### Does Peru's Best work offline?

Yes, Peru's Best offers detailed offline maps and all content is available offline. This means you can access all the guide's information without needing an internet connection, perfect for remote areas in Peru.

### What kind of itineraries does Peru's Best offer?

Peru's Best provides a variety of itineraries, including multi-day options like 'Cusco Region Treks' and 'Peru In-A-Week,' as well as single-day plans for cities like Lima and Cusco. These are designed to help you organize your time effectively.

### What age rating does Peru's Best have?

Peru's Best has an age rating of 4+. The content is suitable for a wide range of users interested in travel information.

### How often is Peru's Best updated?

The app was last updated on November 30, 2025, indicating regular updates to ensure the information remains current. The developer, Agorite, has a history of providing ongoing support for their travel guides.

### What devices support Peru's Best?

Peru's Best is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed for Apple's iOS ecosystem.

### What makes Peru's Best different from other travel guides?

This guide is written by a Peru-resident travel writer, ensuring authentic and independent recommendations. All content is original, and there are no advertisements or paid recommendations within the app.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.5 — 2025-11-30

New updates for Chiclayo and the northern cloud forests around Chachapoyas and Kuélap. New entries for birdwatching all around Peru and cooking classes in Cusco. Plus, updates for restaurants, coffee shops and attractions in Arequipa.

### 2.4 — 2025-04-29

New information for hikes & villages in the Sacred Valley. Updates for carnival in Peru and the cities of Cajamarca, Tacna, Ilo and Andahuaylillas. New hotels in Cusco, Lima & Aguas Calientes near Machu Picchu plus new restaurants in Cusco. New section for wellness and retreats, including cacao and San Pedro ceremonies in Cusco.

### 2.3 — 2025-02-04

Updated with new process for buying Machu Picchu tickets; extensive additional information around Ayacucho; new winery and distillery tours in Ica, plus updates for Huacachina, Paracas, and Chincha on Peru's southern coast. Broken URLs also repaired.

### 2.2 — 2024-07-13

Updated regarding new government regulations for Machu Picchu tickets. New entries for the South Valley: Tipón, Huacarpay, Pikillaqta, Oropesa, Andahuaylillas, Raqchi. New Sacred Valley entries for the Pinkuylluna Inca ruins, for hummingbird gardens and updates for Calca. New information about buying dehydrated meals for mountaineering and treks.

### 2.1 — 2023-11-15

Big updates for both Peru’s northern Amazon rainforest and northern coast! Updates for Central Lima & Barranco, including the San Francisco catacombs and Larco Museum. New entries for: Andean culture, Andean dances, Corpus Christi & Inti Raymi in Cusco, the caballito de totora, Huanchaco surfing, Iquitos accommodation, Chinchero, Maras & Moray, Staying at a research station in the jungle, Cusco restaurants Kion & El Encuentro, rock climbing & bouldering, and earthquake safety.

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