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winay Wayna Machu Picchu peru
The Wiñay Wayna ruins are a set of stone buildings put together during the reign of the Inca empire. This construction is one of many that were built and have been hidden under the deep lush rainforest for many years. It can now be visited while you are on your way to the Machu Picchu...
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The San Blas Neighborhood
There are various interesting places to visit in the city of Cusco. The San Blas neighborhood is one of these cool destinations. San Blas is also known as the art district in the capital of Cusco. Visiting this street before going on your Machu Picchu hike can be the perfect first-day activity.  The beautiful artwork...
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internet peru wifi
As a Travel Agency, one of the biggest questions we receive from incoming travelers is usually “Do you have Internet in Peru?”. The Simple answer is a resounding “yes” so there is little to worry about.  If you want to know what your connectivity options are while in Peru then look no further than this...
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Sillustani, Lake Titicaca
Sillustani is one of the destinations included in the Lake Titicaca tour. Many people travel to Puno, Peru to see the amazing Lake Titicaca, but it is not the only site that Puno is known for. Among some of the most interesting activities like the Machu Picchu Hike would also be the visit to Sillustani....
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Humantay lake
There are several places we can visit in a single day that is near Cusco, Humantay lake is one of these places. The Humantay lake boasts emerald colored waters that are surrounded by an impressive Andean glacier. Where is Humantay Lake? Humantay Lake Map We can find Humantay lake at a distance of 120 kilometers...
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Raqchi and the temple of Wiracocha
Today, let’s go visit Raqchi, the Archeological site. There are many lesser-known towns, villages, and archeological sites near Cusco that have an interesting history. Since there are other better-known destinations to see, most travelers will gravitate towards them, such as the Machu Picchu hike or a tour of the Sacred Valley. In this short post...
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The Language of the Inca
Most people won’t know that the language of the Inca was actually “Quechua”. This South American language has roughly 12 million speakers throughout the Andes as well as the Amazon rainforest.  Quechua is actually still spoken today and is part of regular everyday life to many. It represents a vast history as well as cultural...
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train to Machu Picchu
There are three different trains to Machu Picchu of which two are availabe to tourists. Let's go over the various trains along with pricing and details.
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The Machu Picchu Cocktail
Everyone knows about Machu Picchu the Inca city but did you know there is a Machu Picchu cocktail? This colorful concoction is prepared with a base of Pisco, grenadine, mint, and orange juice. Origin of Machu Picchu Cocktail This Pisco based drink’s origins can be a little murky but the information that is available allows...
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Restaurants in Larcomar, Miraflores Peru
A favorite place to stop by and have a nice lunch in Miraflores is the Larcomar shopping center that overlooks the Pacific coastline. Most travelers that spend time in Lima will 100% visit Larcomar at some point which is great since some of the best restaurants in Larcomar have absolutely amazing menus. In this shopping...
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