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?
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
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?
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
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?
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…
My First Post Covid Trip to Machu Picchu
The Trip from the US to Cusco There was absolutely no downside to booking business class seats from the US to Peru in December 2020 using my totally refundable points. So I did. However I made the mistake of waiting too long…
Peru Plans First Ever Direct Road to Machu Picchu
The Peru Ministry of Transport and Communications is actively building a 22 mile road from the village of Santa Maria to Hidroelectric station in the high jungle region right behind Machu Picchu. Hallelujah! A real paved road!…
Mayor of Machu Picchu Threatens Hunger Strike to Protest Government Restrictions
Last week, when the story broke that the Mayor of Machu Picchu was threatening a hunger strike, it caught my attention. Dear Lord, what would Inca King Pachacutec say if he were alive today? Just how bad was it down there? Well,…
Essential Advice about Traveling in 2021 After Covid-19
Everyone thought by the beginning of 2021 we would have a grip on what the best practices are for people who want to travel again. Well good luck with that. The rules for flying and crossing borders changes quicker than Twitter's…
