You’ve gotta love the shoulder season

Warm days, mostly dry skies and thinner crowds – September hits the sweet spot. Trek the legendary Inca Trail or take the train to Machu Picchu, then eat your way through Lima with street food favourites like tamales, churros and anticuchos. Or go bigger and explore the highlights of Peru, Bolivia, Chile and Argentina. How's that for an adventure?

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Shane
Traveled September 2026

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Ronald Vaughn
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