Perurail: what you need to know about train station changes
Every year from January 2 until April 30, all trains from Poroy station will depart from/arrive at the station in Ollantaytambo. There will be no train service to/from Poroy. Perurail will provide buses at Ollantaytambo to continue…
The least visited place in Peru: we can take you there Part 1
It's called Manu Biosphere Reserve. It's part of the Amazon rainforest basin on the "other" side of the Andes Mountains in Peru. It might as well be the dark side of the moon. Inaccessability has been the key to survival of…
How to Handle Money while Traveling in Peru
Should travelers to Peru carry cash, or use credit cards and ATMs? All options are available for accessing cash, and paying with credit cards or money while traveling, but which one is best? It's as safe to carry cash in Peru…
US Passport Renewal: Surge expected in 2017
Get ready! Here it comes and it's out of anyone's control. The US State Department is preparing for a tidal wave of passport renewals beginning in 2017 and early 2018. The reason? In 2007, new laws required everyone who…
Best Family Friendly Tour Company
Traveling with kids can be the most meaningful way for a family to share memorable experiences. Finding the best adventure tour company for your family vacation is perhaps the most important decision you will make. Adios Adventure…
Real Feedback About Hiking the 1-Day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
Should you or shouldn't you? The decision to hike the 1-Day Inca Trail hike is difficult to make when you're sitting in the comfort of your sea level, climate-controlled home, viewing pictures on a computer. We provide feedback…
Reasons you might want to revisit Machu Picchu. Really
You scratched it off your bucket list. But what if you have the chance to go back to Machu Picchu? Should you do it? Most people visit a site recognized as one of the Seven Wonders of the World only once. It takes alot of…
Guide to Cusco Restaurants & Cooking Classes
Whether you want to dine in exquisite restaurants, or explore the culture of the Andes by creating your own dishes, Cusco has many choices to enhance your gastronimic experiences on the way to Machu Picchu. Here is a list of…
Machu Picchu is NOT Closing for Maintenance in April 2016
The story that Machu Picch is closing for maintenance in April 2016 is not true. The original story written in Spanish was published on August 11, 2015 in Andina Agencia Peruana de Noticias and announced that Huayna Picchu Mountain…
Why We're the Best Dam Machu Picchu Tour Operators in Peru
There are hundreds, if not thousands of choices when it comes to finding a guide or tour operator to help you with your travel arrangements to South America. Whether you need a little advice, or a lot of help crafting the perfect…
