Best Time For Sunrise and Sunset Photos at Machu Picchu
Is there a "Golden Hour" at Machu Picchu for travelers who are interested in taking enigmatic sunrise and sunset photos? Yes is the short answer. We believe the best strategy is to plan for a window of time, rather than a moment…
Is the Classic Inca Trail the Only Hike That Goes Into Machu Picchu?
Yes! There is only one trail that literally takes hikers in to Machu Picchu on foot. That's the famous Inca Trail. The only other way to get to Machu Picchu is to take the train to Aguas Calientes and from there you ride the shuttle…
When are Machu Picchu Tickets Available for the Next Year?
Are you searching for Machu Picchu tickets for 2025? This one blog post should save you a heap of time. "You're welcome!" Machu Picchu tickets for 2025 are not available until January 2025. The official government website only…
What to Know About New Machu Picchu Entry Times
Here's the latest update regarding changes to how entry times to Machu Picchu are now displayed. A lot has happened in 2024. Since January, the Peru government launched a new website, twice, reorganized all the circuits, changed…
How to Extend Your Visit to Machu Picchu Ruins
If a one-day trip to Machu Picchu seems like it's over too quickly for you, there's nothing wrong with extending your visit for another day. Here's my perspective on why I think 2 days are better than one. It's a long way to go…
Are All the Circuits at Machu Picchu Different?
Here's what you need to understand about the 10 circuits at Machu Picchu. There are people buying entry tickets to different circuits thinking they will see something different on each one. The old Machu Picchu website still has…
How We Got to Machu Picchu On "The Wings Of A Condor"
Fortunately, it's not often that something goes horribly wrong on a trip. Issues with hotel reservations, tardy flights, missed trains or buses are one thing, but getting stranded in a far-flung location during a mudslide on the…
Flights to Huaraz, Peru Resume in 2024
After waiting 6 long years, adventure travelers can now fly between Lima and Huaraz starting July 1, 2024. In case you don't know, Huaraz is a small town in the heart of the Peruvian Cordillera Blanca, and the hub to some of the…
Are Circuits Changing at Machu Picchu?
Yes. It's true. It was officially announced less than two weeks from the date that it took effect on June 1, 2024. The Machu Picchu national park has been divided into 10 new routes, or circuits. Tickets for all 10 routes can…
We Swear This is the Final NEW Machu PIcchu Ticket Sales Website
It's happened! Again. Peru government launched the final new Machu Picchu ticket website on Sunday August 4, 2024. During the transition to the new website, they shut down Joinnus, the old new website where tickets were last available…
