One Day Hike to Hidden Waterfalls and Unknown Inca Ruins in the Sacred Valley

One Day Hike to Hidden Waterfalls and Unknown Inca Ruins in the Sacred Valley

When covid closed down all the archaeological sites in Peru, including Machu Picchu, for almost a year, our local, nature-loving tour guides headed to the mountains every chance they could. This is how they stumbled on this amazing…

REI Ending International Adventure Trips In May 2021

REI Ending International Adventure Trips In May 2021

This story about REI hit me as a glaring reminder of how significantly covid has affected the adventure travel industry, and that changes to the industry are still evolving. I know of several travel companies who decided to call…

A Taste of Corn Beer in Cusco, Peru: the Ultimate Foodie Adventure

A Taste of Corn Beer in Cusco, Peru: the Ultimate Foodie Adventure

It's called Chicha de Jora, and consumption of authentic Inca corn beer is on the rise as foodies of all ages seek out hidden gastronomic experiences still available in Peru today. The production of home-made small batches of…

The Hidden Costs of Traveling to Machu Picchu and Peru During Covid-19

The Hidden Costs of Traveling to Machu Picchu and Peru During Covid-19

With everything pretty much mostly reopened in the Cusco to Machu Picchu corridor, eyeballs are starting to gaze once again on the once-in-a-lifetime dream of traveling to the epic Inca ruins of Machu Picchu before the crowds…

Shining Path Murders 16 Peruvians in Amazon Jungle Village

Shining Path Murders 16 Peruvians in Amazon Jungle Village

On Sunday May 23, 2021, the murder of 16 people including 2 children was reported in a bar in the town of San Miguel del Ene, capital of the district of Vizcatán del Ene, located on the border between Junín and Ayacucho, in the…

Can Vaccinated Americans Travel to Machu Picchu?

Can Vaccinated Americans Travel to Machu Picchu?

The answer is yes. But the real truth is that any healthy person can travel to Machu Picchu. All visitors must show proof of covid vaccination, or a negatice covid test taken right before their flight to Lima, Peru, or proof of…

Tips for Filling Out Peru Declaration of Health Forms for Entry After Covid

Tips for Filling Out Peru Declaration of Health Forms for Entry After Covid

 Here's a link to read more about traveling to Machu Picchu after covid. Ding dong the witch is dead! As of November 1, 2022 the state of emergency in Peru has ended and all covid restrictions are eliminated including the darn…

Peru: Are Lake Titicaca and Amazon Jungle Reopen After Covid-19?

Peru: Are Lake Titicaca and Amazon Jungle Reopen After Covid-19?

If you haven't heard by now, Machu Picchu is open for business after covid-19. In spite of a couple of setbacks due to covid restrictions in Peru, it's full steam ahead. At least for now. Every day I get calls and inquiries from…

Travel Guide for Post-Covid Outdoor Vacations to Machu Picchu

Travel Guide for Post-Covid Outdoor Vacations to Machu Picchu

A lot of people are ready to get outside now that we know covid-19 isn't going to magically disappear, and we have developed strategies for learning to live and maybe even travel with it. Is 2021 a good year to go to Machu Picchu…

What Hikes Are Open in Peru After Covid-19?

What Hikes Are Open in Peru After Covid-19?

Effective March 1, 2021, Machu Picchu reopened (again!) and so did Perurail and Inca Rail train service. But what about the hikes? Which hikes in Peru are open? Which hikes in Peru are closed? And for how long? This might be the…