Heather Jasper is a travel writer and photographer based in Cusco, Peru since 2019. She is an expert on Peru and Patagonia but writes about many countries throughout South America. Her articles have been published by BBC Travel, Fodor's Travel, Frommer's, Lonely Planet, Frommer's and many more. Visit her website to see all her published articles and her travel blogs from dozens of countries.
Selected work
- Nonfiction
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A Week With Destinos Ica
Luxury Latin America, 2025
Rainforest Expeditions
Luxury Latin America, 2024
Delfin Amazon Cruises
Luxury Latin America, 2024
The Top 15 Inca Sites in and Near Cusco That Are Not Machu Picchu
Matador Network, 2022
Choquequirao Is as Epic as Machu Picchu, but Without the Crowds
Matador Network, 2022
I Was Diagnosed With Bipolar Disorder, but It Hasn’t Stopped Me From Traveling the World
Matador Network, 2022
14 of the best things to do with kids in Lima
Lonely Planet, 2023
From Environmental Conservation to Women’s Rights, Non-Profit Organizations Offer Enriching Experiences Without Centering Travelers - Rooted
Rooted, 2023
Resonate - Meet Mery Calderón, The Coach Helping Connect Visitors to Peruvian Culture
Resonate, 2024
Inside the all-female Chicas de Alturas climbing group of Cusco, Peru | Flash Pack
Flashpack Solo, 2022
I moved from Seattle to Peru. There's been crime and political violence, but the friends I've made here make it worth it.
Insider, 2023
The Last Dance
Ori Magazine, 2025
Scientists get dung beetles to collect DNA samples for biodiversity studies
ArsTechnica, 2024
Reviving the Vicuña
The Long Now, 2023
3 Great Alternatives to Machu Picchu in the Cusco Region of Peru
Frommer's, 2023
What is Regenerative Travel, and How Can You Make Sure It's Not Hype?
Frommer's, 2023
11 Things to Know Before Traveling to Argentina
Fodor's Travel, 2025
An Unexpected Destination Inspired a Beloved Children’s Book
Fodor's Travel, 2023
Who Are the Alpaca Ladies of Cusco, Peru?
Fodor's Travel, 2021
Here’s One Trip You Should Never Use a Travel Agent for
Fodor's Travel, 2021
This History Is Still Not Commonly Accepted in Chile
Fodor's Travel, 2022
He Decided to Row a Boat to Antarctica. But Everything Went Wrong
Fodor's Travel, 2023
Problems Afoot on the Inca Trail
Horizon Guides, 2024
The Indigenous rebellion that inspired Peru's independence
BBC Travel, 2021
Waqra Pukará: Peru's mysterious 'horned fortress'
BBC Travel, 2024
A one-of-a-kind route to Antarctica
BBC Travel, 2023
The unlikely country that may have invented surfing
BBC Travel, 2024
An ethical guide to hiking the Inca Trail
BBC Travel, 2025
