It’s uncommon to think of Peru as a relaxing hideaway destination, yet beyond the tourist-heavy Inca Trail, there are certain under-the-radar spots where locals go to escape the winter chill, easily matching the chic vibes of Bali or Montauk—with a South American twist.

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It’s uncommon to think of Peru as a relaxing hideaway destination, yet beyond the tourist-heavy Inca Trail, there are certain under-the-radar spots where locals go to escape the winter chill, easily matching the chic vibes of Bali or Montauk—with a South American twist.

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Kurdish and Arab SDF fighters dance at a military base, around 20 kilometers from Hajin frontline.

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It’s uncommon to think of Peru as a relaxing hideaway destination, yet beyond the tourist-heavy Inca Trail, there are certain under-the-radar spots where locals go to escape the winter chill, easily matching the chic vibes of Bali or Montauk—with a South American twist.

It’s uncommon to think of Peru as a relaxing hideaway destination, yet beyond the tourist-heavy Inca Trail, there are certain under-the-radar spots where locals go to escape the winter chill, easily matching the chic vibes of Bali or Montauk—with a South American twist.

It’s uncommon to think of Peru as a relaxing hideaway destination, yet beyond the tourist-heavy Inca Trail, there are certain under-the-radar spots where locals go to escape the winter chill, easily matching the chic vibes of Bali or Montauk—with a South American twist.

It’s uncommon to think of Peru as a relaxing hideaway destination, yet beyond the tourist-heavy Inca Trail, there are certain under-the-radar spots where locals go to escape the winter chill, easily matching the chic vibes of Bali or Montauk—with a South American twist.

It’s uncommon to think of Peru as a relaxing hideaway destination, yet beyond the tourist-heavy Inca Trail, there are certain under-the-radar spots where locals go to escape the winter chill, easily matching the chic vibes of Bali or Montauk—with a South American twist.

It’s uncommon to think of Peru as a relaxing hideaway destination, yet beyond the tourist-heavy Inca Trail, there are certain under-the-radar spots where locals go to escape the winter chill, easily matching the chic vibes of Bali or Montauk—with a South American twist.

It’s uncommon to think of Peru as a relaxing hideaway destination, yet beyond the tourist-heavy Inca Trail, there are certain under-the-radar spots where locals go to escape the winter chill, easily matching the chic vibes of Bali or Montauk—with a South American twist.

It’s uncommon to think of Peru as a relaxing hideaway destination, yet beyond the tourist-heavy Inca Trail, there are certain under-the-radar spots where locals go to escape the winter chill, easily matching the chic vibes of Bali or Montauk—with a South American twist.

It’s uncommon to think of Peru as a relaxing hideaway destination, yet beyond the tourist-heavy Inca Trail, there are certain under-the-radar spots where locals go to escape the winter chill, easily matching the chic vibes of Bali or Montauk—with a South American twist.

It’s uncommon to think of Peru as a relaxing hideaway destination, yet beyond the tourist-heavy Inca Trail, there are certain under-the-radar spots where locals go to escape the winter chill, easily matching the chic vibes of Bali or Montauk—with a South American twist.

It’s uncommon to think of Peru as a relaxing hideaway destination, yet beyond the tourist-heavy Inca Trail, there are certain under-the-radar spots where locals go to escape the winter chill, easily matching the chic vibes of Bali or Montauk—with a South American twist.

It’s uncommon to think of Peru as a relaxing hideaway destination, yet beyond the tourist-heavy Inca Trail, there are certain under-the-radar spots where locals go to escape the winter chill, easily matching the chic vibes of Bali or Montauk—with a South American twist.

It’s uncommon to think of Peru as a relaxing hideaway destination, yet beyond the tourist-heavy Inca Trail, there are certain under-the-radar spots where locals go to escape the winter chill, easily matching the chic vibes of Bali or Montauk—with a South American twist.

It’s uncommon to think of Peru as a relaxing hideaway destination, yet beyond the tourist-heavy Inca Trail, there are certain under-the-radar spots where locals go to escape the winter chill, easily matching the chic vibes of Bali or Montauk—with a South American twist.

It’s uncommon to think of Peru as a relaxing hideaway destination, yet beyond the tourist-heavy Inca Trail, there are certain under-the-radar spots where locals go to escape the winter chill, easily matching the chic vibes of Bali or Montauk—with a South American twist.

It’s uncommon to think of Peru as a relaxing hideaway destination, yet beyond the tourist-heavy Inca Trail, there are certain under-the-radar spots where locals go to escape the winter chill, easily matching the chic vibes of Bali or Montauk—with a South American twist.

It’s uncommon to think of Peru as a relaxing hideaway destination, yet beyond the tourist-heavy Inca Trail, there are certain under-the-radar spots where locals go to escape the winter chill, easily matching the chic vibes of Bali or Montauk—with a South American twist.

It’s uncommon to think of Peru as a relaxing hideaway destination, yet beyond the tourist-heavy Inca Trail, there are certain under-the-radar spots where locals go to escape the winter chill, easily matching the chic vibes of Bali or Montauk—with a South American twist.

It’s uncommon to think of Peru as a relaxing hideaway destination, yet beyond the tourist-heavy Inca Trail, there are certain under-the-radar spots where locals go to escape the winter chill, easily matching the chic vibes of Bali or Montauk—with a South American twist.

It’s uncommon to think of Peru as a relaxing hideaway destination, yet beyond the tourist-heavy Inca Trail, there are certain under-the-radar spots where locals go to escape the winter chill, easily matching the chic vibes of Bali or Montauk—with a South American twist.

It’s uncommon to think of Peru as a relaxing hideaway destination, yet beyond the tourist-heavy Inca Trail, there are certain under-the-radar spots where locals go to escape the winter chill, easily matching the chic vibes of Bali or Montauk—with a South American twist.

It’s uncommon to think of Peru as a relaxing hideaway destination, yet beyond the tourist-heavy Inca Trail, there are certain under-the-radar spots where locals go to escape the winter chill, easily matching the chic vibes of Bali or Montauk—with a South American twist.

It’s uncommon to think of Peru as a relaxing hideaway destination, yet beyond the tourist-heavy Inca Trail, there are certain under-the-radar spots where locals go to escape the winter chill, easily matching the chic vibes of Bali or Montauk—with a South American twist.

It’s uncommon to think of Peru as a relaxing hideaway destination, yet beyond the tourist-heavy Inca Trail, there are certain under-the-radar spots where locals go to escape the winter chill, easily matching the chic vibes of Bali or Montauk—with a South American twist.

It’s uncommon to think of Peru as a relaxing hideaway destination, yet beyond the tourist-heavy Inca Trail, there are certain under-the-radar spots where locals go to escape the winter chill, easily matching the chic vibes of Bali or Montauk—with a South American twist.

It’s uncommon to think of Peru as a relaxing hideaway destination, yet beyond the tourist-heavy Inca Trail, there are certain under-the-radar spots where locals go to escape the winter chill, easily matching the chic vibes of Bali or Montauk—with a South American twist.

It’s uncommon to think of Peru as a relaxing hideaway destination, yet beyond the tourist-heavy Inca Trail, there are certain under-the-radar spots where locals go to escape the winter chill, easily matching the chic vibes of Bali or Montauk—with a South American twist.

It’s uncommon to think of Peru as a relaxing hideaway destination, yet beyond the tourist-heavy Inca Trail, there are certain under-the-radar spots where locals go to escape the winter chill, easily matching the chic vibes of Bali or Montauk—with a South American twist.

It’s uncommon to think of Peru as a relaxing hideaway destination, yet beyond the tourist-heavy Inca Trail, there are certain under-the-radar spots where locals go to escape the winter chill, easily matching the chic vibes of Bali or Montauk—with a South American twist.

It’s uncommon to think of Peru as a relaxing hideaway destination, yet beyond the tourist-heavy Inca Trail, there are certain under-the-radar spots where locals go to escape the winter chill, easily matching the chic vibes of Bali or Montauk—with a South American twist.

It’s uncommon to think of Peru as a relaxing hideaway destination, yet beyond the tourist-heavy Inca Trail, there are certain under-the-radar spots where locals go to escape the winter chill, easily matching the chic vibes of Bali or Montauk—with a South American twist.

It’s uncommon to think of Peru as a relaxing hideaway destination, yet beyond the tourist-heavy Inca Trail, there are certain under-the-radar spots where locals go to escape the winter chill, easily matching the chic vibes of Bali or Montauk—with a South American twist.