From Route 66 to California's Pacific Coast Highway many of us will be familiar with the great North American road trips. But, what about the best road trips in South America? The current COVID restrictions may have made such road-trips impractical for now, but as you gather your travel inspiration for a post-pandemic world, we wouldn't want you to forget the experiences the roads of Peru can offer. In this story, we look back on what must surely be considered the ultimate Peruvian road trip, as taken last summer by Aracari founder, Marisol Mosquera, a group of friends and long-term customers. But, before we spoil the surprise and tell you which itinerary stops to add to your great Peruvian Road-Trip, first let’s ask ourselves what makes a great road trip … "The nature of any great road trip is an off-the-beaten-track adventure, away from the tourist trails, into remote beautiful landscapes with plenty of unique cultural attractions along the way. It has to make the hours of driving worthwhile," says Marisol. Indeed, it’s true, there's little incentive to get out on the road if your planned route is lacking in incredible scenery, culture, and adventure. The alternative to a road-trip is simply to fly between destinations, yet a truly great road trip doesn't give you the option of flying, and nor would you want to.   Where Should You Plan A Road-Trip In Peru While Southern Peru is incredibly popular with tourists, the north is blissfully empty. Furthermore, this region offers the most diverse array of beautiful, untouched landscapes. From the desert coast and its ancient sites (Caral, Chan Chan and Huaca de la Luna), to the snow-capped peaks of the highest tropical mountain range in the world, the Cordillera Blanca, and Peru’s highest mountain, Huascarán at 6,768m. The north of Peru is the obvious candidate