Jimena Salazar
Creating travel experiences and connecting the world with the soul of my country is what more excites me about being a travel curator. I remember discovering with my eyes the richness of my country when I was a child. I fell in love since that day.
Furthermore, I am blessed to have been born in Peru, a land full of cultural treasures, delicious food, nature wonders, and unique landscapes. Whether you decide to experience it, I am here to make your journey to Peru, an authentic one.
What places and activities do you specialize in?
"Experiences around Peru. I mainly specialize in cultural activities and wildlife and nature activities, adding in one of them unique experiences along the way. "
How did you get involved in travel?
"When I was a child, I could spend hours watching travel and gastronomy programs about my country and around the world. I realized sharing with others the passion for travel was so contagious and magical. I dreamed of having a program like this for years! Later, as a teenager, I decided to study tourism professionally. I learned tourism could also transform lives into better ones in the social, cultural, and environmental aspects, and also was a fantastic way where everyone could create impactful connections and have fun! Then, I joined Peruvian Soul, where I felt the passion and authenticity in everything, wanting their travelers to live the best journey in Peru! "
Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.
"In 2023, I had the opportunity to visit Tambopata Research center, an authentic place for those wishing to explore the jungle at its best! I stayed in a nice lodge and had the chance to learn more about its wildlife and conservation projects, hear the sounds of monkeys and different species of birds each morning and walk around its forest. I felt so much peace there. It was a unique and beautiful experience! "
Jimena's favorite itineraries and travel advice
Top itineraries and travel advice
Explore Peru's coast, mountains, and southern region in this 11-day trip. Start in metropolitan Lima, then continue to Cusco, the ancient capital of the Inca empire, to explore...
Beginning your Peruvian odyssey in cosmopolitan capital Lima, this 10-day itinerary sees you first travel to jungle metropolis Iquitos. You then embark on a trip along the main...
Get off the beaten path with this unique itinerary through Peru. Take an aerial tour of the famous Nazca Lines. Visit the Ballestas Islands to see endangered birds, marine...
Family itineraries
If you and your family prefer to get active on your vacations rather than sit at the beach, this 10-day tour of Peru is designed for you. Starting in Lima, you'll begin with...
Log off and escape to Peru with this seven-day family adventure that starts in ancient Cusco and follows the Inca Trail through the Sacred Valley to ancient Machu Picchu....
Luxury itineraries
Sleep in a palace, take a ceviche class with a local chef, or indulge in a spa treatment incorporating ancient Inca ingredients. Peru offers countless luxurious experiences to...
Embark on a private, 10-day food and luxury tour of Peru, and discover what makes it the ultimate culinary destination. Explore Lima, home to some of the world's best...
Favorite experiences
Peruvian Amazon Nature Tour
The southern Peruvian Amazon region is a veritable wonderland of natural attractions. The best way to experience as many of them as possible is on a series of short, guided adventure treks. The home base for this tour is a jungle lodge near the border with Bolivia, and the first mini-trek is...
Machu Picchu Tour
The ruins of the 15th century Incan citadel of Machu Picchu (which translates to "old mountain") were largely hidden to the outside world until the early 20th century. Today over a million visitors flock to this UNESCO World Heritage Site each year. They come to see a masterpiece of ancient...
Lima Food Tour
One of the best ways to discover Peru's capital city of Lima is through its food. With an eclectic combination of indigenous, African, Asian, and European culinary influences, Lima is one of the world's most impressive gastronomic and cultural centers. This food tour begins early in Lima's...