The easy answer is yes, The Cusco tourist ticket is worth it as long as you don’t plan on taking organized trips with a travel agency or tour operator. If you plan on taking some kind of organized day hike like the Sacred Valley tour then it probably is still worth it because it still […]
Getting from Lima to Huaraz is just as easy and affordable just like any other destination within Peru. We have the option of going by car or taking a quick flight to this highland location. Huaraz is a city located in the Northern region of Peru. It is actually one of the most popular destinations […]
Visit Machu Picchu on a budget by going over some key points that will help make your next trip to the Inca Citadel a fun and affordable one. This might seem seem difficult to accomplish for a lot of potential travelers; the truth this is easier than you think as long as you follow our […]
So we get this question plenty of times a day from our incoming travelers, what is the elevation of Machu Picchu? The elevation of Machu Picchu is 7,972 feet (2,430 meters) above sea level. That’s just the Basic Sanctuary though, the elevation in Machu Picchu mountain and The Huayna Picchu peak is higher. The Elevation […]
The “Tunki” or better known in English as the cock of the rocks is the national bird of Peru. This small and colorful South American bird makes its home in several locations in the Andean regions of the continent. This bird is as emblematic to Peruvians as the Peruvian flag, the Llama, and even the […]
One of the major reasons travelers travel here is to visit the Inca ruins in Peru. These old buildings and monuments are not specific to simply visiting Cusco and later, Machu Picchu, the most famous of the Inca ruins. When you visit Peru, you can actually find Inca ruins all over the country, and it […]
The Intipata ruins are a kind of hidden gem in the classic four day Inca trail to Machu Picchu. A frequent question we get from our Inca trail hikers is always which and how many ruins will they see along the way. The Intipata ruins are sometimes referred to as the “gringo killers” because we […]
The Tipon ruins are relatively unknown to most travelers, most will leave Cusco and probably have not heard about them. There are many Incan buildings scattered around the highlands near Cusco, The Tipons ruins are definitely one of the more unknown and off-the-beaten path constructions you will find. Traveling to Tipon can be a great […]
These 22 Machu Picchu facts are basic pieces of information every traveler needs to discover before taking a trip to the stone city. Let’s go over some mysterious details that go as far back as its initial construction to the more recent events happening in Machu Picchu. The Inca citadel is definitely the most well-known […]
In and Around the Urubamba valley we find several remnants of the Inca empire. Among these, are the popular Pisac ruins. These ruins are actually located in a town called Pisac and can be seen when taking a full-day Sacred Valley tour. This is usually a good day tour before heading out for the hike […]