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,…
Cusco Peru Awarded "Safe Travels" Destination
Earlier this year, following the complete shutdown of the worldwide travel industry due to the covid pandemic, the WTTC (World Tourism and Travel Council) launched "Safe Travels" initiatives as a means to provide standardized…
International Flights to Peru Resume on October 1, 2020
Beginning October 5, Peru announced a partial border opening from 7 nearby countries including Ecuador, Bolivia, Colombia, Panama, Uruguay, Paraguay and Chile. On October 23 it was announced that international flights from 10…
