
Jesus Martel
I discovered my passion for traveling when I was a child. Working in the travel industry has enabled me to pursue my passion, experience all that my country has to offer, and share my love for travel with others. I hope to have a long life to finish exploring Peru and its cultural and historical treasures. I'm very proud of my country, its people, its traditions, and all of its wonders.
What places and activities do you specialize in?
"All destinations all over Peru. I mainly specialize in cultural activities and off-the-beaten-path experiences that allow our travelers to really connect with our rich nature, our people, and our culture!"
How did you get involved in travel?
"I started my adventure of traveling in Peru when I was a child. Many years later, I started working in tourism professionally when I joined the Peruvian Soul team. Working in travel has given me the opportunity to reinforce and apply all the previous knowledge and passion I have for my country."
Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.
"I remember a time when I had the pleasure of traveling with a group of 5 students to Cusco, an emblematic destination in Peru. We all shared great moments learning about the history of Peru and the Incas. I learned from them and could also share my knowledge with them about Peru."
Featured trips & expertise

Peru Cities & History: Machu Picchu, Cusco, Lake Titicaca - 11 Days
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 archaeological sites and the stunning Sacred Valley. Visit the famed Machu Picchu citadel, then keep going south to Lake Titicaca—South America's largest lake—to explore cultures who predate the Inca by millennia. Take a tour onto the lake to see the floating reed islands, textile weaving, and ancient stone ruins. Whether by plane or bus, you will be amazed at how quickly the landscape changes as you discover Peru.

History & Culture of pre-Inca Peru - 11 Days
From the coast to the mountains, explore Peru's pre-Inca cultures and ruins in this 11-day itinerary. Start in metropolitan Lima, then visit Pisco on a day trip to take a spectacular flight over the iconic Nazca lines. From here, head north up the coast to Trujillo to discover the Mochica pyramids, the mud-brick city of Chan Chan, and the Tucume pyramids of the Sican people. Drive inland through the cloud forest into the Amazonas region to see Gotca waterfall and Kuelap fortress, a walled Chachapoya structure known as the "Machu Picchu of the North". With over 5,000 years of architecture and civilization to experience, this trip is a must on any traveler's list.

Peru's Sacred Valley: Lima, Cusco & Machu Picchu Trek - 10 Days
Immerse yourself in the beauty and culture of Peru's Sacred Valley on this active 10-day adventure. After a tour of Lima, you'll fly across the Andes to the ancient capital of Cusco—your gateway to the land of the Inca. After exploring remarkable sites like Pisac, Ollantaytambo, and Moray, lace up your hiking boots and set out on a three-day trek along the iconic Lares and Short Inca Trails to Machu Picchu.

Mountains of Peru: Colca Canyon, Machu Picchu & Rainbow Mountains - 10 Days
Explore the best of the Peruvian countryside on this ten-day adventure trip. Start in the capital city of Lima, then catch a domestic flight to Arequipa — the base for all adventures in Colca Canyon. You'll spend a few days exploring the condor's home, then transfer to Machu Picchu for the Sacred Valley highlights and a hike up the colorful Rainbow Mountain.

Highlights of Peru and Bolivia - 14 Days
This sweeping two-week tour of Peru and Bolivia takes you to several of South America's most breathtaking natural wonders and cultural attractions. Start with sightseeing in Lima and Cusco, then explore the ruins of Machu Picchu and hike around photogenic Rainbow Mountain before heading to Lake Titicaca. You'll visit the lake's floating islands and learn about indigenous traditions before crossing over to Bolivia. Then enjoy several days discovering the otherworldly landscapes of the salt flats of Uyuni, visiting the ancient Andean ruins at Tiwanaku, and riding high above La Paz in the city's modern cable car system.

Galapagos Islands, Machu Picchu & the Amazon - 14 Days
Revel in outdoor adventures and once-in-a-lifetime wildlife viewing on this epic two-week journey around Peru and Ecuador. You'll start with a few days of boating and birdwatching in the Amazon rainforest, then move on to Cusco and the famous "lost city of the Incas," Machu Picchu. Then cross the border to Ecuador and spend the rest of the trip exploring the incredible Galapagos Islands. Snorkel with penguins, hike around the natural habitats of giant tortoises and blue-footed boobies, and relax on pristine beaches — this colorful itinerary has it all!
Recent trip reviews for Jesus

We had the experience of a lifetime in Peru! ... · Peru - Apr 10 - Apr 15, 2022
We had the experience of a lifetime in Peru! Jesus was so helpful in planning our trip with the restraints that we gave him. He worked with us on fitting all of our desired excursions in our timeframe. There were occasional delays in response time, but communication overall was very timely. Some of the transportation/timing details were not entirely clear to us at times. For me, the more details the better, so I would've appreciated being told things like where our driver would be waiting for... read more

Hi Kira, thanks so much for your kind reviews and comments. We are very happy to have welcome you to our country. We take your reviews with plenty of gratitude as it helps improve more! Also happy to have met you the day you arrived in Cusco and despite the busy week in the city, you had explored Peru in a very nice way.
Hope to welcome you in the future again, stay in touch!
Kim Kim & Peruvian Soul team
Trip of a Lifetime · Peru - Nov 18 - Nov 28, 2021
I cannot even begin to express how incredibly thankful my boyfriend and I feel to have found Jesus's team at KimKim for our trip to Peru. From our very first message with Jesus to the second we landed back in the U.S., we had just an amazing experience. In part due to the rich history and culture Peru has to offer, but mostly because of the wonderful people we met along the way. We had private transportation everywhere we went (Carlos, Jose, and San), who were always friendly, accommodating,... read more

Thanks so much for your kind comments, Savana! We are very happy to know you had a wonderful trip experience in our country. We feel very proud of our guides and staff as they were able to exceed your expectations! You are always welcome to our beautiful country.
Peruvian Soul and Kim Kim team

Impressive with how every detail was attended to. · Peru - Sep 18 - Sep 25, 2021
Everything provided by Kimkim Travel (through Peruvian Soul in Peru) was perfect. I had some nervousness about using an agency since I usually travel independently, but with my wife and my advancing age, and her mobility challenges, I decided it was the best option for a trip to the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu. I was impressed with the attention we got, and the adaptation to our needs. First, communication, online and with whatsapp: Jesus must sleep at his keyboard, since every time I... read more

Dear Sheldon,
Thanks so much for such kind comments. We really feel very happy to hear you had a wonderful time in Peru along with your wife. We really made our best from the time we received your request until your departure from Peru, and I'm very happy you felt safe and comfortable with our services provided. For us, it is very important to always give the best possible experience to our clients as well as be careful about details and most important, guarantee the best tour guides such as... read more
FABULOUS experience in Peru with Peruvian Soul!! · Peru - Dec 29 - Jan 6, 2020
Our experience with kimkim and the Peruvian Soul team led by Jesus was fantastic! Jesus suggested a wonderful itinerary based on one conversation! We started with a bike tour in Lima and hit the most beautiful sites around the Sacred Valley and Cusco with knowledgeable and skilled guides. Alexis expertly led us on the one day Inca Trail and Machu Picchu and took us to stunning sites around the Sacred Valley. Besides hiking, we did stand up paddle boards on Piuray Lake, horseback riding around... read more

Hi Randi!!
Thanks so much for such kind comments.
We really feel very happy to hear you a had a wonderful time in Peru and could make the most of your time in our country.
For us, it is very important to always provide the best possible experience to our clients as well as be careful about details and most important, guarantee the best tour guides such as Alexis and Javier, with whom you could venture to the most precious sites during your trip!
Thanks again for trusting us and we really hope... read more
Our trip to Peru was marvelous, in particular... · Peru - Nov 6 - Nov 15, 2019
Our trip to Peru was marvelous, in particular because our needs were catered for in every way beforehand by Jesus. Careful questions and answers resulted in an itinarary that proved to be well put together and balanced. The guides, in both Lima and Cusco, were very knowledgable re the local history and cultures informing us each step of the way what to look for and why. All the hotels were well managed, clean and comfortable. All transport went smoothly and on time; Air, Rail, Road and... read more

Hi Paul!
Thanks so much for such a nice and detailed review.
During these years, we´ve been working a lot in order to improve our services and thus provide the best possible trip experience for our clients, this is why we feel very happy to know the positive results and the nice comments you have regarding all the good job our staff has done!
We all thank you so much for trusting us and for your kindness from the day we met up at Lima hotel until I said goodbye at Lima airport hotel It was a... read more
Amazing Honeymoon in Peru! · Peru - Oct 9 - Oct 17, 2019
My husband and I visited Peru for our honeymoon in October. Jesus and his team at Peruvian Soul planned the perfect trip! We began our trip in Lima, traveled to Paracas, and then returned to Lima before making our way to Cusco, the Sacred Valley, and Machu Picchu. Having all of our transfers and transportation pre-arranged by Jesus/Peruvian Soul allowed us to relax and focus on enjoying the sites and culture.
Peruvian Soul’s tour guides and affiliated tour experts provided invaluable... read more

Hi, Brittany!
Thanks so much for such extended and beautiful reviews! This motivates us to improve our services every day and continue creating memorable trip experiences to our clients.
We are really happy to know you had a wonderful visit to Peru and were comfortable with the activities, professional tour guides and friends. During the tours, a guide becomes a friends and always shows the best of our country with lots of passion and dedication.
Julio and the other tour guides were... read more

Lima, Islas Ballestas, Cusco, Machu Picchu, Lima, Mancora Beach · Peru - Jul 19 - Jul 31, 2019
Jesus organised my family the trip of a lifetime. I went with my wife and 5 children over 3 weeks. We arrived in Lima then went to Paracas, on to Cusco and The sacred Valley, then back to Lima and on to Mancora for some beach time.
All the local guides were excellent that Jesus organised. All transport was of good quality and prompt.
All went perfectly thank you Jesus !

Hi Neil!
Thank you so much for your kind comments.
It was a pleasure to meet up with you in Lima and talk a little bit about your trip itinerary.
This was definitely a very nice family trip adventure, which included adventure, history and beautiful landscapes that you will always remember!
Thanks again and we hope to be part of your future trip plans.
Have an excellent day!
Best regards,
Jesus, Kim Kim & Peruvian Soul team!
Trip to Peru · Peru - May 25 - Jun 10, 2019
My daughter and I really enjoyed our trip. The connections were seamless and always on time. The best part of the trip were our guides. They were all well informed, interesting, and just plain fun to hang out with. I would highly recommend Kim-kim.
Matthew

Hi Matthew!
Thanks for your nice comments for Kim Kim and Peruvian Soul did a great job planning a great trip for daughter and you! We are happy to hear you had an awesome time in Peru! For us, our clients are much more than just travelers but we love to have this special connection of friendship and show them the soul of our country! Hope you enjoyed the trip as much as we did and come back to Peru some day in the future!
All the best and hope to keep in touch,
Best regards,
Jesus, Kim Kim and Peruvian Soul team
One Week in Peru: 5 Great Itineraries · Peru - May 12 - May 17, 2019
Booking our trip to Peru through kimkim could not have been easier! With the help of Jesus, we planned a custom trip to accommodate our time constraints and so we could see exactly what we wanted to. All of the guides were friendly and knowledgeable. We definitely recommend kimkim and will be using them again in the future!

Hi Bethany!
Thanks so much for your kind comments regarding the nice family trip you had in Peru!
It was a pleasure to meet you and your family in order to talk a bit about your whole trip in Peru!
I also feel very glad to have been part of your trip adventure, which was perfectly designed to make the most of your stay in few days.
I hope to be part of a new trip in Peru for you, your family or even friends in the future as well!
All the best from Peru!
Jesus, Kim Kim and the Peruvian Soul team
Peru - mostly Cusco/Sacred Valley/Machu Piccu · Peru - May 16 - May 24, 2019
Wow!!! What a great experience we had in Peru using KimKim! It was a bit overwhelming to try to figure out hotels, excursions, local guides on my own, so I started looking for help online. Finding KimKim and especially our local contact Jesus made ALL of the difference. We had a FANTASTIC trip with a great itinerary of hotels and activities. We did a half day of zip line, we visited the salt pools. Of course we had a fabulous day at Machu Picchu. One surprise - the horseback riding in the... read more

Hi Mike!
Thanks so much for your kind comments regarding the nice family trip you had in Peru!
It was a pleasure to meet you and your family and being able to help you plan this trip to Peru along with choosing a great selection of activities which you will definitely remember forever.
Hope to be part of a new trip adventure you all have in the future as well!
All the best from Peru.
Jesus, Kim Kim and the Peruvian Soul team
Machu Picchu & Amazon Jungle - 8 Days · Peru - Apr 19 - Apr 27, 2019
Due to craziness at work, I had zero bandwidth to pull together any of the details for our trip to Peru. Thankfully, Jesus of Peruvian Soul took care of everything. He put together a lovely itinerary for me and my 9 year old that balanced our respective needs, helped us connect with the history and beauty of the Andes, and allowed us to explore the natural wonders of the Amazon. He arranged all of our hotels, site tickets, and in-country flights. Every detail was well-communicated. Transfers... read more

Dear Deb,
Thanks so much for your kind words and such nice comments.
We always try to do our best in order to exceed our clients´ expectations and feel pretty happy when receiving reviews like this one.
We are all very happy that you and your son explored Peru and its iconic destinations such as Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu and the Tambopata National Reserve, where you could admire the beauty of our rich biodiversity.
You are always welcome to Peru! Hope to be able to help you plan a... read more
Trip to Peru · Peru - Nov 17 - Nov 25, 2018
Our trip to Peru is one of our top 5 trips ever taken (and we have done a lot of traveling). In large part the reason this trip was so good is because of the excellent itinerary, seamless transitions and transportation to each of our destinations, and wonderful accommodations. We started our trip in Lima - we arrived in the morning after an evening flight from the states. We were picked up from the airport and taken to our hotel. From there we were on our own to explore the city which... read more

Hi Julie,
Thanks so much for your kind words. They motivate us to continue working on creating the best trip experiences possible for our travelers and innovating so our clients have a trip of a lifetime.
I appreciate you trusting us and the work we do and hope you come back to Peru some time in a near future.
It was a pleasure to be part of your wonderful family adventure to our country!
Wish you the best for you and your family!
Greeting from Kim Kim and Peruvian Soul team!
Jesus Martel
5 Days in Peru: 5 Different Itineraries · Peru - Dec 14 - Dec 20, 2018
I would say that the service received by Jesús Martel was beyond great. He coordinated a fantastic itinerary for our 6-day trip to Peru. Whenever I had a question, he replied immediately. If I needed a change in the plan and no matter how many questions I had, he replied promptly. In addition, he has a pleasant, positive and upbeat outlook and I would definitely recommend him to anyone and everyone. ¡Un millón de gracias, Jesús!
One of the guides who took us to historic downtown Lima and to... read more

Hi Stephanie!
We are really glad to know that you enjoyed your trip a lot!
This was by far a trip of a lifetime and we invite you to come back to Peru again some day! We will be more than glad to help you arrange another trip experience for you and your son or with your husband!
Wish you a very nice 2019 full of great experiences!
Warm regards from Lima,
Jesus