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Top 3 Peru Destinations That are Not Machu Picchu

Last Updated on July 21, 2023 by James Bustamante Peru is a marvelous place to visit with destinations all over the country just calling out to be travelers. Most of the tourists that come to Peru have one place in...
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The Pururaucas – The Stone Warriors of The Inca

Last Updated on April 16, 2021 by James Bustamante The Inca legend states the Pururaucas were stone soldiers that helped the Inca defeat their rivals, The Chanca in a battle that took place in 1438. While the Inca did not...
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Where Did The Inca Live?

Where Did The Inca Live?

Last Updated on April 14, 2021 by James Bustamante The Incas were a complex civilization that lived in South America, they were situated in Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador and went as far down south as northern Argentina and parts of Chile....
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What Did The Incas Eat? The Inca Diet

Last Updated on July 24, 2023 by James Bustamante What did the Incas eat? The Inca civilization had a broad yet simple list of foods they ate. Everything on the menu had to be either harvested or hunted by the...
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Huayna Picchu or Mount Machu Picchu

Last Updated on April 7, 2021 by James Bustamante Huayna Picchu or Mount Machu Picchu which of the two popular additional treks should you take during your Machu Picchu hike? While one is a more structured climb the other feels...
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Amazon Rainforest Birds to Photograph

Last Updated on April 7, 2021 by James Bustamante 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...
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How Long Is The Machu Picchu Tour?

How Long Is The Machu Picchu Tour?

How long is the Machu Picchu guided tour? It can take about an hour and a half to two hours to complete.
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5 Things to Know Before Going to Machu Picchu

Cusco and Machu Picchu though are by far the more popular destinations for travelers.
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The Inca Bridge in Machu Picchu

Last Updated on March 29, 2021 by James Bustamante 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...
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What is Pollo a La Brasa?

Last Updated on July 24, 2023 by James Bustamante 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...
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The San Pedro Market in Cusco

Last Updated on March 23, 2021 by James Bustamante 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....
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The Puka Pukara Ruins in Peru

Last Updated on March 22, 2021 by James Bustamante 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...
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