What did the Incas eat? The Inca civilization had a broad yet simple list of foods they ate. Everything on the menu had to be either harvested or hunted by the empire. The Incas needed to make sure they had enough food for their ever-growing empire so they would grow crops on a large scale. […]
Huayna Picchu or Mount Machu Picchu which of the two popular additional treks should you take during your Machu Picchu hike? While one is a more structured climb the other feels like it gives the hiker more independence. Let’s go over some of the major differences between these two additional treks. The Two Additional Hikes […]
The Amazon rainforest birds to spot on your next trip should be a list that includes some easy-to-find species like the Macaw and some that take a bit more planning like the Hoatzin. If we just take Peru for example which registers more than 1,870 species of birds and several of these species live throughout […]
The entire Machu Picchu tour takes anywhere from an hour and a half to around two hours in total. The full tour trip takes place from the moment you enter the Sanctuary to the time the guide finishes with his presentation. After the guided Machu Picchu hike through the complex, you are free to explore […]
Cusco and Machu Picchu though are by far the more popular destinations for travelers.
During your trip to Machu Picchu, you will hear about the possibility to tour through the Inca bridge. This is actually a direct reference to not one but two different Inca bridges giving access to the stone city. During the Machu Picchu hike, you actually have the option to visit the bridge, since it is […]
The “Pollo a la Brasa” or Peruvian rotisserie chicken has been one of the most iconic dishes for a long time in the country. Local Peruvians make having it for lunch a common occurrence and foreigners become infatuated with the delicious base of spices that give the Pollo a la Brasa its distinguished taste. It […]
The San Pedro market in Cusco has gone from a relatively unknown location within the city to a “must see” destination during anyone’s visit to the capital of the Inca empire. In Spanish, this place is also called the “Mercado Central de San Pedro”. To the locals of the region, The market is not just […]
The Puka Pukara ruins are basically an Inca military fortress located in the Cusco near the city. The Incas were no strangers to buildings with multiple uses and these would include military objectives as well. This “Red fortress” is one of our stops during a tour of Cusco and tends to be one of the […]
The Huaca Pucllana is a structure made from clay and adobe where the Lima culture held religious rituals between 200 AD and 700 AD. The Huaca Pucllana also served as a center for administrative matters for the local community. Typically, travelers want to visit the pyramid and the restaurant in the complex. But first, let’s discuss some […]