Altitude sickness is one of the most common concerns travelers have when planning a Peru vacation, especially if the itinerary includes Cusco, the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu and other high altitude locations.Read More
Getting from Cusco to Machu Picchu is one of the most important parts of planning a Peru trip. The route is not difficult, but it does involve several stepsRead More
Embark on a journey of a lifetime with Machu Picchu travel 2023 and experience the magic of one of the world’s most iconic ancient ruins. This ancient Inca citadel, perched high in the Andes Mountains, is a symbol of the Incas’ advanced engineering and architectural skills. This article aims to provide a comprehensive guide to...Read More
Planning the best Machu Picchu tour is easier than most people think as long as you first consider the essential aspects of the trip. There are so many paths and routes to take before even getting to the Inca citadel that a set itinerary needs to be laid out for clarity. Pondering which destinations or...Read More
Your packing list for Machu Picchu will depend mainly on the method you used to get there. There are several routes we take to reach Machu Picchu, like treks which have specific packing requirements, or train ride which has their specification about what you should pack for the trip. There are also questions about what...Read More
Where is Machu Picchu? A good Machu Picchu map can come in pretty handy when planning your trip to the Inca citadel. Machu Picchu is found in the Andes Mountains of Peru towards the easter region at over 8,000 feet above sea level (2,430 meters). Machu Picchu belongs to the highland region of Cusco, in the...Read More
The Pikillaqta ruins are part of an archaeological complex that houses over 2,000-year-old structures. Pikillaqta is the word for flea town in Quechua. However, scholars are unsure of the origin of the name. Pikillacta was a major urban center of the Wari culture, which flourished in the Andes between about 600 and 1100 AD, predating...Read More
The Paucarcancha Ruins are a set of Inca constructions that can be found high in the Andes mountains. They can usually be accessed via a detour taken during the classic 4 day Inca trail to Machu Picchu or via the Salkantay trek, you can even have one night where you camp near these ruins. Let’s...Read More
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 have a written language, they were able to tell their history and local folklore through songs and stories which have been passed down through...Read More
