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For some travelers learning how to dress like a local in Cusco is usually taken quite seriously. When in Peru and planning to visit Machu Picchu everyone should enjoy Peruvian culture. This includes delicious Peruvian dishes, the local Peruvian culture, and even our traditional... Continue Reading

Today we will go over one of the more obscure hikes in the Peruvian highlands. The Ausangate Trek is a full filled, off the beaten path hike that can be extended with the hike to Machu Picchu towards the end.  The Ausangate Trek is not as popular as the Inca Trail or the... Continue Reading

Transportation to Machu Picchu from the town of Aguas Calientes is usually a point of conversation with a few travelers.  There are basically two very different ways to reach Machu Picchu in this particular situation.  Ok, so you are in Aguas Calientes and want to get... Continue Reading

A 6 day Peru itinerary will mostly focus on time spent in the highland region of Cusco. This trip will absolutely include the ever-important Machu Picchu hike as well as time spent in Cusco, The Sacred Valley, Aguas Calientes, and The Rainbow Mountain also known as Vinicunca. Day... Continue Reading

It has been considered one of the most fun cities to visit during the Peruvian summer, so what to expect in Lima when you actually arrive? Don’t just visit Peru for the Machu Picchu hike. Take a few days out to get to know this historical Latin American city. Let’s... Continue Reading

So what should you Include on the Salkantay Trek packing list? There are a few necessary items you should consider. There are several Machu Picchu hikes from the 2 day Inca trail to the 5 day Salkantay trek. Each of these might have a different packing list since they tend to... Continue Reading

What are the top 5 Activities in Peru? There are so many amazing activities and interesting destinations in the country. From the Machu Picchu hike in the highlands to Amazon river tours in the rainforest which are the top activities that you should definitely include in a... Continue Reading

Machu Picchu receives “Safe Travels” Stamp! Great news for all would be Peru travelers and Machu Picchu hikers. Peru entered a very small group of countries which make Machu Picchu a part of “safe destinations for international travel”. Machu Picchu has... Continue Reading

The Cusco city tour takes you through the fascinating city as well its surrounding landmarks located at over 11,000 feet (3,300 meters). One of the biggest parts of the entire Peru trip other than the Machu Picchu hike is usually the full-day tour of Cusco. This is usually the... Continue Reading

Maras Salt is one of the various minerals that Peru exports. This one just happens to be used in food preparation, thus making it quite popular in the best kitchens around the world. There is more to this amazing country than the Machu Picchu hike! This particular day tour can be... Continue Reading