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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 halfway down Huayna Picchu, in the Machu Picchu complex has always been considered one of the more mysterious temples within the Incan city.  To access the temple of the moon, travelers will have to climb Huayna Picchu at least halfway... 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 Condor. Adding to the... 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

Amazon Rainforest plants are unique among those found in the rest of the world. The Amazon Rainforest has long been a sought-after destination for photographers worldwide, for good reason. This vast natural location is the most biodiverse place on the entire planet. With over... Continue Reading

The best 3 day Peru tour route to take would be Cusco to the Sacred Valley, Aguas Calientes, and Machu Picchu if you have 3 days. This way you get to see the most iconic locations if you are short on time. The Machu Picchu hike will be done on day 2 of your trip, this will give... Continue Reading