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Everyone knows about Machu Picchu the Inca city but did you know there is a Machu Picchu cocktail? This colorful concoction is prepared with a base of Pisco, grenadine, mint, and orange juice. Origin of Machu Picchu Cocktail This Pisco based drink’s origins can be a little... Continue Reading

A favorite place to stop by and have a nice lunch in Miraflores is the Larcomar shopping center that overlooks the Pacific coastline. Most travelers that spend time in Lima will 100% visit Larcomar at some point which is great since some of the best restaurants in Larcomar have... Continue Reading

There is a lot of chatter about the Inca city. Most of the conversation always references the hikes to Machu Picchu but many want to know why is Machu Picchu important in the first place?  So Why is Machu Picchu important? Because it is an ancient Inca city rediscovered in... Continue Reading

The Temple of the Moon located in the Machu Picchu complex has always been considered one of the more mysterious temples within the Inca city. This is because it is actually located below the Huayna Picchu peak. This Moon temple bears no relation to the moon goddess Mama Quilla... Continue Reading

The Machu Picchu Temple of The Condor is one of the most iconic temples located within the Inca city.  The Inca took this natural formation that is part of the mountain and managed to condition this “living rock” to resemble the open wings of a giant Andean... Continue Reading

The Machu Picchu Temple of the Sun is one of the most sacred temples in the entire Inca citadel. The temple was constructed above the cave of the royal tomb on a naturally occurring formation made from granite rock. One key distinction about the Temple of the Sun is that it is... Continue Reading

Among the many places to see in Machu Picchu, one of the most important is the temple of the three windows which are present near the Machu Picchu main square. The temple of the three windows has always been a source of conversation as to what the purpose and origins are. Along... Continue Reading

The Machu Picchu mirrors were originally seen by Hiram Bingham on his second visit through Machu Picchu back in the year 1912, this was a more extensive excursion so there were a few new items he had not seen the first time. When he finally came upon them he saw two bowl-shaped... Continue Reading

What do we need to know on how to plan a trip to Peru? We begin by first going over the necessary paperwork we will need to go to Peru. The next step is choosing the destinations we want to visit, then we move on to how many days we will need to see each one. Once we have figured... Continue Reading

The Paracas National Reserve was established in 1975 and is important for the protection of both birdlife on the Paracas Peninsula and marine life in the sea. This area consists of the Paracas Peninsula, some coastal areas, and a desert. This desert extends to the south of Peru,... Continue Reading