Sooner or later if you plan on taking a trip to Cusco you will have to deal with some sort of Altitude sickness.
Sooner or later if you plan on taking a trip to Cusco you will have to deal with some sort of Altitude sickness.
The first, and most important item, is your passport. You’ll also need your passport when you start on the trek, make sure it has been updated recently.
In case you didn’t know, the southern region of Peru has to very different weather seasons. The entire southern part of Peru has dry and rainy seasons.
The ancient ruins of Machu Picchu, the citadel of the Incas, located at over 2,700 meters in Urubamba, were discovered in 1911 by the American archaeologist and historian Hiram Bingham. Machu Picchu is one of the world’s seven wonders for its architectural wealth and buildings, but everyone knows that. However, Machu Picchu has a few more mysteries […]
When is the best time to do the Inca trail? This is a common question we receive throughout the entire year. Potential hikers want to ensure their trip is perfectly planned and with good reason. You can pick a good time to take the classic 4-day Inca from the highlands’ two major seasons: wet and […]
For many, budgeting for an upcoming trip is a way to get excited. They use it as the initial step to getting ready to venture into a new destination. Some people, of course, can take it to extremes occasionally. For many of us, though, budgeting for a trip makes us think about our entire itinerary, […]
The World Travel Awards 2018, in its 25th edition, awarded the “Machu Picchu Best Tourist Attraction of 2018” to Machu Picchu, recognition granted by critics and international tourists who visited the Inca citadel. This award is quite a recurring honor as Peru has been receiving several travel awards throughout the years. Furthermore, it solidifies that […]
As I sit here and review the daily list of projects the agency is putting together, I am constantly reminded of what some travelers can and cannot do during their Machu Picchu hike. We have never had any strange or unusual behavior from visitors at the Inca citadel. However, we have heard of and seen some […]
Are there overlooked sites in Cusco? The Incan city is one of the most popular cities to visit in Peru, in fact, it’s arguably the most popular even more so than Lima. Part of Cusco’s popularity is correlated to the activities which start in the former Incan capital. Cusco is a gateway to many adventures […]
If you want to come to Peru there is a lot to be said about travelling with friends or as part of a group, however traveling solo to Peru can also bring various benefits. To some travelers, the idea of taking a solo trip to Peru can feel like a much more rewarding experience overall. […]