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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 from midnight May 31 to 12N on June 1, 2025. There will be no flights in and out of Peru d
Are Tour Guides Required to Enter Machu Picchu?
Are you seeing statements that tour guides are required to enter Machu Picchu? Tour guides are not required to enter Machu Picchu at this time. However, the official rules state that tour guides are recommended when entering Machu Picchu. So what's up with that? The reason for the compelling recommendation is due to the complexity of putting together all the moving parts it takes to get to the middle of the Andes Mountains! It can be helpful to consult with a licensed tour operator for advice and to arrange the service of a private tour guide to make sure you don't miss anything.
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 an exotic visual contrast between Qechua descendents clothed in the bright colorful handm
Best Time For Sunrise and Sunset Photos at Machu Picchu
Is there a "Golden Hour" at Machu Picchu for travelers who are interested in taking enigmatic sunrise and sunset photos?
Move Over Machu Picchu & Make Room for Choquequirao
If you knew the existence of Machu Picchu was about to be announced to the world, what would you tell people? The well-known explorer Hiram Bingham, who is responsible for the Machu Picchu shout out, had no idea how the impact of his disclosure would forever affect future generations. Yet here we are, called in from ev
Machu Picchu availability: how often do tickets sell out?
Many of us, including tour operators, guides, hotel owners and government officials, speculate about the number of visitors to Machu Picchu. It seems like the number of visitors increased this year. Or is it just our imagination? One way to satisfy curiosity is to analyze the actual numbers. What months sell out? Do th
All Inca Trail Hikes to Machu Picchu Closed March 1-15, 2025
On March 31, the Peruvian Ministry of Culture announced that Inca Trail hikes will reopen on April 1, 2025. But this is not for all hikes. This announcement only applies to the Inca Trail. And yes, although the trails are officially re-open, the routes have been modified to avoid risky areas and keep hikers safe. Your
When Machu Picchu Entry Tickets Are Sold Out
Tickets to Machu Picchu can sell out from time to time. But something happened in 2025 that has affected Machu Picchu ticket availability on a scale we have never seen before. The change cannot be attributed only to an increase in visitors, or else trains and hotels would be equally affected by a surge in visitors to P
Adios Adventure Travel Women's Adventures: Machu Picchu and more
For Women Who Explore. If you're looking for a small group tour operator to organize your women-only guided vacations and trips to South America, please call our US office in Virginia. Adios Adventure Travel was founded by me, Jacquie Whitt and I can answer your questions from the perspective of a woman. I have persona
Qosqo Tales
Our local guides are Andean natives with a passion for bringing their Qechua culture to life. Here are three Andean legends they translated so you can connect with their roots before experiencing the culture for yourself.
Children of the Sun
The Story of the Origin of the People of the Andes
Valicha: A Tale of My Mother's Famed Chicha Brewery in the Andes Mountains
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