Do This One Thing BEFORE You Plan Your Trip to Machu Picchu
Do this before you plan your triip to Machu Picchu in 2026. I'm about to save you a ton of time and a truck load of dinero. The year 2025 was rough, with changes at Machu Picchu that unsuspecting travelers had no idea about. Sit…
Real Time - In Person Ticket Sales at Machu Picchu
Beginning Monday, July 28, 2025, the Peru government launched a new page to show "real time" in-person ticket availability at Machu Picchu Cultural Center in the village of Aguas Calientes. This is the only way to track availability…
Are Luxury Tours and VIP Private Access Available at Machu Picchu?
Can travelers really reserve exclusive excursions, private access, VIP trips and luxury tours to Machu Picchu? It's probably not what you think which is why I want to explain the latest travel trend to Machu Picchu. I see videos…
Watch out for your Watch at the New Lima, Peru Airport
This is a true story about what happened to my group after our trip to Machu Picchu, when we traveled through Lima airport security at the new terminal. It occurred on July 3, 2025. We were traveling from Cusco to Lima airport,…
Why Do People Think Machu Picchu Is Overcrowded?
Is it true that Machu Picchu is now more crowded than ever? See the image I included? See if you can guess when it was taken? I'll post the answer at the bottom. No cheating! If you read the stories, even in well known and resepctable…
New Inca Trail Regulation - Entry to Machu Picchu City Not Included
When you hear this news, you might want to sit down. I wouldn't blame you at all. I'm practically lying on the floor myself. And I'm not alone down here. My friends from Peru are with me. We're crying giant llama tears. I'm sorry…
What You Need to Know About Wyndham Hotel Shuttle Buses from the New Terminal at Lima, Peru Airport
Photo Credit: Kelly Entiquez Beginning Sunday June 1, 2025 Jorge Chávez International Airport in Lima, Peru commenced operations at their new terminal. All flights will arrive and depart from the new terminal located on Avenida…
Are Tour Guides Required to Enter Machu Picchu?
Why do I keep seeing articles being published stating that tour guides are required to enter Machu Picchu? My guess is, Clicks baby! Tour guides are not required to enter Machu Picchu at this time. However. the official rules…
Why Is Lima, Peru Airport Closing for 12 Hours on June 1, 2025?
Beginning Sunday June 1, 2025 Jorge Chávez International Airport will commence operations at their new terminal. In order to transfer operators to the new airport terminal, all services at Lima airport will be halted for 12 hours…
Do Native Peruvians Wear Costumes for the Tourists?
One of the first things that travelers to the high altitude city of Cusco, Peru may notice, is the colorful clothing worn by many citizens of the Andes. The first stop on the way to Machu Picchu, is the city of Cusco, which offers…
