What is the Cost of a Trip to Machu Picchu?
If you're contemplating a once in a lifetime trip to Machu Picchu, here's a breakdown of the real cost, including flights, hotels, guided tours, ground transportation and meals. The cost of a trip to Machu Picchu is based on minimum…
Ecuador birdwatching: Maria the Diva
On their quest to find out more about the birds of Ecuador, the Virginia Beach Friends School 4th & 5th grade girls get up at 4 am to arrive at the La Paz reserve, near Mindo, Ecuador, just to see the famous Andean Cock of the…
Add Colca Canyon to the list of Peruvian destinations
The rich & famous, not-so-rich and even not-famous-at-all, go there. The ancient abandoned city of Machu Picchu attracts many kinds of travelers from around the world. Luxury travelers ride the Perurail 1st class Hiram Bingham…
Should Kids Hike the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu: Parent Checklist
Yes! Kids should hike the 4-Day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. But like adults, there are some instances where they should not. We provide a checklist for parents to determine if your child is ready. Use the list of questions…
Why you can't drive a rental car to Machu Picchu
Every year someone asks me about renting a car during their trip to Machu Picchu in Peru. When it comes to traveling independently, we Americans first think of self-driven vehicles. We think renting a car will give us freedom,…
Going to Machu Picchu? Our tours and prices are guaranteed
The last thing anyone booking a trip to South America needs to worry about is having their guided tour or Inca Trail hike to Machu Picchu cancelled by the tour operator. But there are circumstances in which a tour operator may…
Vidal Jaquehua's adventure on the lost path to Machu Picchu (part 2)
(continued from "The Lost Jungel Trail to Machu Picchu" part 1) So I went back to the mountains whit Marcos, my best friend. And we thought that we can do anything and that we could get anywhere. Both of us whit a lot of experience,…
Vidal Jaquehua: the lost jungle trail to Machu Picchu (part 1)
Written by: Vidal Jaquehua On those mountains in Peru, a lot of people get lost easily. I was one of them. I grow up in Cusco and as a child, I played on the trails and in the mountains where I now guide the people. But I did…
Which countries need a visa to enter Peru?
Going to Machu Picchu? Find out if you need a visa. How long is it valid? And where do you go to get it? Check below and see if your country is on the list of those required to obtain a visa. Then view the list of Peru embassies…
Machu Picchu & Galapagos Islands: comprehensive packing guide
The climate of the Andes Mountains is very different from the Galapagos islands. One is warm and temperate. The other is a high-altitude mountain ecosystem with mini micro-climates. Activities on the islands may include swimming,…
