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The Amazon rainforest birds to spot on your next trip should be a list that includes some easy-to-find species like the Macaw and some that take a bit more planning like the Hoatzin.  If we just take Peru for example which registers more than 1,870 species of birds and... Continue Reading

The entire Machu Picchu tour takes anywhere from an hour and a half to around two hours in total. The full tour trip takes place from the moment you enter the Sanctuary to the time the guide finishes with his presentation. After the guided Machu Picchu hike through the complex,... Continue Reading

Cusco and Machu Picchu though are by far the more popular destinations for travelers. Continue Reading

During your trip to Machu Picchu, you will hear about the possibility to tour through the Inca bridge. This is actually a direct reference to not one but two different Inca bridges giving access to the stone city. During the Machu Picchu hike, you actually have the option to... Continue Reading

The “Pollo a la Brasa” or Peruvian rotisserie chicken has been one of the most iconic dishes for a long time in the country. Local Peruvians make having it for lunch a common occurrence and foreigners become infatuated with the delicious base of spices that give the Pollo a la... Continue Reading

The San Pedro market in Cusco has gone from a relatively unknown location within the city to a “must see” destination during anyone’s visit to the capital of the Inca empire.  In Spanish, this place is also called the “Mercado Central de San Pedro”. To the... Continue Reading

The Puka Pukara ruins are basically an Inca military fortress located in the Cusco near the city.  The Incas were no strangers to buildings with multiple uses and these would include military objectives as well. This “Red fortress” is one of our stops during a tour of Cusco... Continue Reading

The Huaca Pucllana is a structure made from clay and adobe where the Lima culture held religious rituals between 200 AD and 700 AD. The Huaca Pucllana also served as a center for administrative matters for the local community. Typically, travelers want to visit the... Continue Reading

The easy answer is yes, The Cusco tourist ticket is worth it as long as you don’t plan on taking organized trips with a travel agency or tour operator.  If you plan on taking some kind of organized day hike like the Sacred Valley tour then it probably is still worth it... Continue Reading

Getting from Lima to Huaraz is just as easy and affordable just like any other destination within Peru. We have the option of going by car or taking a quick flight to this highland location. Huaraz is a city located in the Northern region of Peru. It is actually one of the most... Continue Reading