Yes, you will need a tour guide for Machu Picchu, this has been the rule ever since it was established in July of 2017. Going to Machu Picchu is usually a once-in-a-lifetime event for most travelers. It is important to make sure you get in as much information as possible and see as much of...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
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
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
Visit Machu Picchu on a budget by going over some key points that will help make your next trip to the Inca Citadel a fun and affordable one. This might seem seem difficult to accomplish for a lot of potential travelers; the truth this is easier than you think as long as you follow our...Read More
So we get this question plenty of times a day from our incoming travelers, what is the elevation of Machu Picchu? The elevation of Machu Picchu is 7,972 feet (2,430 meters) above sea level. That’s just the Basic Sanctuary though, the elevation in Machu Picchu mountain and The Huayna Picchu peak is higher. The Elevation...Read More
These 22 Machu Picchu facts are basic pieces of information every traveler needs to discover before taking a trip to the stone city. Let’s go over some mysterious details that go as far back as its initial construction to the more recent events happening in Machu Picchu. The Inca citadel is definitely the most well-known...Read More
What are some of the activities in Cusco? What can you do? walk around? Take time out to relax? We have many clients asking this same question.Read More
