Machu Picchu and the Zika Virus: what you need to know
For travelers seeking Zika-free destinations, it's important to stay up to date because information and locations keep changing. Brazil was the first to land in the spotlight for Zika virus cases, but what's happening in other…
2016 Permits for 2-day Inca Trail Hike: website not open to the Public
The good news is that in 2016, the Peruvian government added 250 more permits for the 2-day Inca Trail hike. Even when permits for 4 day Inca Trail have sold out, it may still be possible to get permits for the 2-day Inca Trail…
Peru is Not Launching a New Route to Machu Picchu
Beginning with the new year January 1, 2016, came the news that the Peruvian office of The National Service of Natural Protected Areas (SERNANP) was launching a new route for hikers to Machu Picchu. It is called "Route 5." And…
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…
