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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... Continue Reading

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... Continue Reading

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... Continue Reading

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... Continue Reading

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,... Continue Reading

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.... Continue Reading

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... Continue Reading

Arequipeños (the People from Arequipa) are immensely proud of their local culture, a culture so strong and unique that Peruvians often joke that people need an official Arequipa passport instead of a Peruvian one to enter the region. Now, why is it “Arequipa the white... Continue Reading

Everyone wants to see Machu Picchu, but there are a lot of other things to see while in Cusco as well. The only problem is that most people don’t always have the time to see some of these wonderful areas. We are currently running two different special packages for Lima,... Continue Reading

An important question to ponder over before planning out any trip is “what type of traveler are you?”. Knowing the answer to this will make your upcoming trip easier to plan for, and an overall more enjoyable one.  Thousands of tourists arrive in Peru every... Continue Reading