Taking a Machu Picchu family trip with the kids is often difficult to plan and impractical for most parents. The Machu Picchu hike and the destinations surrounding the Inca citadel make families think they should hold over until the kids reach a more mature age. In all honesty, once you can get past the critical […]
Machu Picchu is wheelchair accessible, albeit with a few limitations on where they can go. Machu Picchu is a powerhouse tourist destination in Peru, but it has remained inaccessible for travelers who use wheelchairs for apparent reasons. However, there are now wheelchair-accessible tours in Machu Picchu thanks to various local and foreign efforts to make […]
Where is Machu Picchu? A good Machu Picchu map can come in pretty handy when planning your trip to the Inca citadel. Machu Picchu is found in the Andes Mountains of Peru towards the easter region at over 8,000 feet above sea level (2,430 meters). Machu Picchu belongs to the highland region of Cusco, in the […]
The Sacsayhuaman ruins are a walled complex on the northern outskirts of the city of Cusco, Peru, at an altitude of 3,701 m.
Peru has exquisite beaches in the northern region of the country. Among these, we find Vichayito beach in the province of Piura. If you’re looking to relax and spend a few days recovering from your highland adventures in Cusco, like the Machu Picchu hike, a visit to a northern Peru beach might be just what you […]
If you’ve made plans to have 10 days in Peru, then you need to get the most out of it. Here we detail a possible 10 Day Peru Itinerary.
Every year thousands of people flock to the city’s main square (Plaza de Armas) to celebrate Cusco New Years’ Eve. Hopefully, this year after many tribulations will be no different. Tourists from all over Latin America, Europe, Asia, and the United States pour into the city of Cusco to join in the yearly celebrations and festivities. […]
Cusco has several different areas that all harbor accommodation facilities for travelers so Where to stay in Cusco? Many travelers that ask for ideas for accommodations in the city look for a general area where it is safe, centric, and visually appealing. Well, there are several areas in Cusco that fit the description. This highland […]
As one of the most popular hiking trails in the world travelers will usually ask “is the Inca Trail dangerous?” before booking. The short answer is a resounding “no” the Inca Trail is not dangerous. We do however need to detail exactly why taking the most popular of Machu Picchu hikes is completely safe for […]
Knowing exactly how many days to spend in Peru during your next vacation can be a difficult question to answer. This will vary by scheduling and it might really boil down to what destinations you are interested in visiting. Regardless of how long you’ll be in Peru, no matter if it is only a few […]