Plastic Water Bottles Banned in Machu Picchu

Plastic Water Bottles Banned in Machu Picchu

The ban on plastic should be making it's way to the land of the Inca. But it's not being enforced. Although reports indicate that the plan to ban plastic is not being enforced in Machu Picchu at this time, Adios Adventure Travel…

2019 Machu Picchu Tickets: New Website Launched

2019 Machu Picchu Tickets: New Website Launched

Peru government launched new website for booking Machu Picchu entry tickets in 2019. They eliminated the half-day morning and afternoon ticket option and replaced it with tickets for entry on the hour.  Get ready. All of this…

Machu Picchu Entry Ticket Data and Statistics 2018

Machu Picchu Entry Ticket Data and Statistics 2018

For entertainment I like to track stats and compare tickets sold. Unfortunately the government website no longer shows tickets sold for past years. I don't know if that is deliberate or just due to the changes in how tickets are…

Machu Picchu Overtourism Update - It's Better Than You Think

Machu Picchu Overtourism Update - It's Better Than You Think

Finally some good news. If you follow my blog you know I'm a straight shooter. I say it like I see it. And I double check my facts with my local contacts. I've been reporting on the travel trends and changes at Machu Picchu even…

What Happens if You Book an Inca Trail Hike to Machu Picchu and You Can't do it?

What Happens if You Book an Inca Trail Hike to Machu Picchu and You Can't do it?

After months of planning and organizing your Inca Trail Hiking adventure, you arrive in Cusco, then calamity strikes. Maybe you get a sudden gastro-intestinal bug or slip in the shower and break your arm. (it's happened!) Or you…

There are 3 Routes to Hike to Rainbow Mountain

There are 3 Routes to Hike to Rainbow Mountain

There are 3 routes to get to Vinicunca Mountain (Rainbow Mountain) Follow this link to get an update on the status of Rainbow Mountain hike after covid1-9 pandemic. 1. Original route via Chekacupe through Pitumarca community.…

How to Travel to Machu Picchu and the Pan American Games in Lima in 2019

How to Travel to Machu Picchu and the Pan American Games in Lima in 2019

Get ready everyone! One of the busiest travel destinations in the world is about to share the summer spotlight in 2019 with The Pan American Games XIV. If you were to combine a tsunami sporting event with a hurricane travel season,…

Machu Picchu - Print Kid's Games for the Car Ride

Machu Picchu - Print Kid's Games for the Car Ride

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Adventures in Flying to Machu Picchu: Avoid These Mistakes

Adventures in Flying to Machu Picchu: Avoid These Mistakes

Which airlines are the best? When is the best time to fly? Can you get direct flights to Machu Picchu? Are there alternative modes of transport? Can you get flights to Machu Picchu from Lima? Can visitors book helicopter tours…

5 Pro Tips for Organizing the Perfect Trip to Machu Picchu

5 Pro Tips for Organizing the Perfect Trip to Machu Picchu

Don't let tight connections and poor planning ruin your trip to Machu Picchu. We're Machu Picchu travel experts and here's our list of top tips to help you make the most of your trip to the famous Inca citadel.  #1 - Flexibility…