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There are two basic forms of Inca trail hikes that lead to the stone city of Machu Picchu. The traditional routes taken by the Incas to reach the citadel have been the most popular treks taken by travelers throughout the years. The enigmatic paths will traverse pristine... Continue Reading

Miraflores in Lima, Peru will undoubtedly be one of your stops when you visit the capital city. This is a rather upscale district that is roughly 6.2 miles (10 km) from Lima’s city center.  Miraflores was one of the original areas that were established by the Spanish... Continue Reading

Hikes in Peru can include the most well-known trekking experiences that begin in places like Cusco or Arequipa and Chachapoyas. Some of the more popular routes are the Inca trail hike to Machu Picchu or the Salkantay trek which offers more of a challenge than other routes. There... Continue Reading

Peru custom tours are made to better suit any traveler’s schedule, group size, preferred destinations in Peru, accommodation style, private or group style trip. There is a big difference between a cookie-cutter trip that has set dates, and services vs a custom trip that has... Continue Reading

A fantastic destination to visit with picturesque landscapes in Puno is Taquile island. This remote destination is just one of many small islands we’ll find as we tour the massive Lake Titicaca. The island of Taquile has a local community that focuses on making knitted... Continue Reading

There are a couple of ways to take a Machu Picchu one day hike. There are several types of travelers that usually show up in Cusco. Many arrive for a long 7-10 day trip that includes the important Machu Picchu hike as well as many day tours like the Rainbow Mountain or a trip to... Continue Reading

The Cusco airport is one of the most important gateways for travel in all of Peru. It is called the Alejandro Velasco Astete Airport, and it is located in the province and region of Cusco. If you want to get to the city of Cusco, the Machu Picchu hike, the rainbow mountain, or... Continue Reading

The Inca weapons used by the Inca Empire during their battles with other native communities or with Spanish Conquistadors could be particularly brutal. The Inca empire was very organized, they were able to put together a community of over 10 million subjects composed of many... Continue Reading

Dead woman’s pass on The Inca Trail is not only one of the most iconic parts of this Machu Picchu hike. It is also one of the most difficult as well as memorable sections of the entire trip. This area on the 4-day Inca trail tends to be the one that makes most of the... Continue Reading

Yes, you will need a tour guide for Machu Picchu, this has been the rule ever since it was established in July of 2017. Going to Machu Picchu is usually a once-in-a-lifetime event for most travelers. It is important to make sure you get in as much information as possible and see... Continue Reading