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2022 Update: There is a lot of information out there on Peru however there are very few up to date like a Machu Picchu Travel guide for 2022.  Where Can You Find Machu Picchu? Before heading to Machu Picchu you will have to reach the small town at the foot of the mountain.... Continue Reading

The Religion of the Incas was focused on celebrating nature and centered around the environment, the sun, the moon, and the earth, among other things. They also believed in a type of class system at the same time. For example, the Machu Picchu hike and the Inca citadel were only... Continue Reading

Acquiring your Machu Picchu tickets is much easier than most people tend to think. The “tickets” are more like permits to access and to hike Machu Picchu.  The permits don’t provide the actual Machu Picchu tour, for that you’ll either have to hire a guide on your... Continue Reading

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 review 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 less popular than 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 get into some... 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 tiny group of countries that make Machu Picchu a part of “safe destinations for international travel.” Machu Picchu has received... Continue Reading