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…
Easy Covid Testing for US-Bound Travelers Going to Machu Picchu
Here's what travelers to Peru need to know about vaccination status. What is the definition of "fully vaccinated" for foreigners heading to Peru? Do vaccinated foreigners need to show a negative covid test to board domestic flights…
How to Get Delta Airlines Benefits on Your Latam Airline Bookings
In case you haven't heard, Delta Airlines and Latam Airlines are now good buddies. In other words, they are joint venture partners. This means they have each other's backs. I recently traveled to Peru and used my Delta miles to…
Chile Reopens Border After Covid-19
In early November 2020, it was announced that the Chile border will reopen to foreigners on November 23, 2020. Arrival protocols are a moving target. In January 2021, the policies are as follows: Negatice PCR test shown upon…
Are Rainbow Mountain Tours in Peru Reopened After Covid?
It was impossible to see this coming. Who knew that the Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca Pass) in Peru would become one of most popular destinations in the country? A day trip to see the colors of the Rainbow Mountain migrated like…
Are Children Banned from Entering Machu Picchu?
In case you see a headline indicating that children are banned from entering Machu Picchu, it only applies to entry for local tourists in November 2020 due to local covid restrictions. As we know from recent history, media headlines…
Machu Picchu and 1-Day Inca Trail Hike Reopen November 1
In November 2020, the Peru government reopened the ancient Inca citadel for local tourism. This was welcome progress for plucky travelers willing to jump through the necessary hoops to see one of the New 7 Wonders of the World,…
