Heather Jasper

Heather Jasper
Based in Cusco, Peru, Heather is an expert on travel to Peru and South America. Heather writes on tourism, trekking, and social issues in Peru for publications including BBC Travel, Fodor’s Travel, Matador Network, Thrifty Nomads, World Nomads, Frommer's, Flashpack, and more. Heather co-founded the Covid Relief Project with Henry Quintano Loaiza to assist vulnerable families in the Cusco region.
Heather Jasper's contributions

Trekking in Peru
An expert guide to the best Peru treks

Machu Picchu hikes
An expert guide to trekking to Machu Picchu

Hiking the KM 104 route
The "short Inca Trail"

The Inca Trail Trek: An Expert Guide
The world famous Inca Trail trek to Machu Picchu

Hiking the Lares Trek
Everything you need to know about the "cultural trek"

Hiking to Choquequirao
Hiking the lesser-known "sister ruins"

Hiking the Salkantay Trek
Hiking Peru's famous "nature trek"

Hiking the Ausangate trek
The rugged, wild and challenging trek

The best time to hike in Peru
An expert guide to the best times to trek in Peru

Archeological Sites In The Sacred Valley & Cusco
Visiting Peru's better known historical sites and ruins

Must-see Peru ruins
How to visit Peru's famous ruins and hidden gems

Alternatives To Machu Picchu
Peru's best ruins that aren't Machu Picchu

Arequipa treks
Trekking the volcanoes and canyons of Southern Peru

Trekking in Huaraz
The best treks in Cordillera Blanca, Huayhuash & Negra

Hiking to Kuelap
The best treks in Chachapoyas

Responsible Trekking In Peru
Navigating Peru's thorny trekking industry

How to get to Machu Picchu
An expert guide to visiting Peru's most famous ruins

Alternatives to the Inca Trail
Getting off the tourist trail en route to Machu Picchu
