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. The Inca capital however was located in Cusco, Peru. Where did The Inca Live? Where Did The Inca Live? So, Where did The Inca...Read More
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 empire. The Incas needed to make sure they had enough food for their ever-growing empire so they would grow crops on a large scale....Read More
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 like it gives the hiker more independence. Let’s go over some of the major differences between these two additional treks. The Two Additional Hikes...Read More
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 several of these species live throughout...Read More
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 visit the bridge, since it is...Read More
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 Brasa its distinguished taste. It...Read More
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 locals of the region, The market is not just...Read More
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 and tends to be one of the...Read More
