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How to Make Last Minute Reservations For Your Inca Trail Hike to Machu Picchu
Depending on the time of year you want to travel to Peru, permits for the Classic 4-Day Inca Trail Hike and the easy 1-Day Inca Trail Hike to Machu Picchu may, or may not, be available. The busiest time of year tends to be in the dry season from April to October. The Inca Trail is closed every year in Febuary for trail
Go Pure Pod: The Best Water Filter for Travelers
My quest for the best water filter for travelers is over. Go Pure Pod portable water filter is the winner. To say it was love at first sight is an understatement. Let me explain.
Do You Need to Avoid Being Late To Machu Picchu?
Does it matter if you're late to Machu Picchu? Well. Starting in 2024, it might be. Here's why. Machu Picchu national park officials made a few changes to park regulations in 2024. One of those changes is that there is now a 30 minute tolerance for entry to Machu Picchu (main gate) based on the time printed on your off
My Machu Picchu Reading List for Travelers
Whether you're anticipating a trip to Machu Picchu, or fueling your armchair wanderlust, here's my favorite literature. I'm attracted to adventure mixed with a little science and historical facts. For 15 years I've been traveling, reading and dare I say studying the Incas. There are no travel guides on this list, altho
Links to Essential Gear for your Trip to South America
These are products and services that I have used myself and would give to my mother. who is pictured above at Machu Picchu (at age 78.) Each link will take you to a page on the Adios Adventure Travel website where you can read more, buy, or in the case of the travel insurance, get a free quote or a toll-free phone numb
Machu Picchu Concierge-Level Service for All Budgets
Let's say you are a DIY traveler. There's nothing wrong with that. Lots of people enjoy the process of researching, selecting and reserving flights, hotels, lodges and other services on their way to destinations in South America, including Galapagos Islands and the mysterious and amazing ruins of Machu Picchu. Or both.
Peru: A Leading Adventure and Nature Lover's Destination
These trips to Peru are designed for travelers of all ages who crave experiences that focus on outdoor adventures and nature-based activities. The experts at Adventure Travel Trade Association report that adventure travel is higher on the bucket list than typical mass travel. Adventure-seekers of all ages will find som
How The Inca Trail Hike Permits and Machu Picchu Tickets Changed in 2022
Over the last few months, the Peruvian Ministry of Tourism and park authorities have been playing around with the tickets and permits at Machu Picchu. They whittled a little rule here, and carved out a chunk of regulation there, and now the procedures for using the Machu Picchu entry tickets that come with your Inca Tr
How to Choose Between the Hike to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain
Huayna Picchu and Machu Picchu Mountain are short hikes that begin inside Machu Picchu National Park. In 2021, they added a new baby sister hike called Huchuy Picchu. We offer a description and comparison of the three hikes below. (Huayna is sometimes seen spelled "Wayna" because that's how it's pronounced. Wayna Picch
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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