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New Hikes & Trails Open in Machu Picchu
What is happening with the hikes inside Machu Picchu National Park? Did all the hikes reopen after the pandemic? Not exactly! Here's what you need to know. There are changes in how tickets are being sold and visitor preferences that can affect the availability of Machu Picchu tickets. Next year is full of golden opport
Restricted Access to Machu Picchu Historical Landmarks
In the last 4 years, Peru authorities have made several significant changes that affect all visitors going to Machu Picchu. Tickets are now sold by the hour. circuits are one-way, and there is a dedicated exit gate, which some people seem to arrive at much sooner than they expect!
Machu Picchu Reopens After Protests - February 15, 2023
Since March, the main "Cusco to Machu Picchu Travel Corridor" is wide open and fully operational. "Come on down y'all! We're sorry we scared you!" Everything is back to normal. Visitors resumed travels to Peru and in July, August, September and October (2023) tickets to enter Machu Picchu sold out. Even most of the per
How to Choose the Most Handy Luggage for your Trip to Machu Picchu
Eventually every one who is planning a trip to Machu Picchu will learn that there is a size limit for bags on the train to Machu Picchu. That is just the beginning of the information you need to know about the most practical kind of luggage to bring on your excursion to Machu Picchu. And there's more. I'm going to expl
Should You Buy More Than One Entry Ticket to Machu Picchu?
Since the Peru government has tightened the rules for wandering willy-nilly around the Machu Picchu citadel, it's quite common for travelers who are interested in maximizing the enjoyment of their once-in-a-lifetime visit to Machu Picchu, to consider buying more than one entry ticket. What do people need to know about
Should You Dine at MIL Restaurant in Sacred Valley Peru?
If you build it in the middle of nowhere, without public transportation, and charge scandalous prices, will they come? Chef and culinary pioneer Virgilio Martinez is confident they will. Why? Because after launching a successful restaurant empire in Lima, he knows foodies. Like sailors beckoned by the seductive song of
Machu Picchu: guide to Mosquitoes and Biting Insects
What should travelers going to Machu Picchu know about biting insects? Although Machu Picchu (8000 ft) is well above the 6500 foot altitude threshold for exposure to mosquitoes, it's still possible for a few of the little buggers to pop up and annoy you. But possibly more bothersome are tiny "midges" that can't be seen
After Closing for Covid-19, Machu Picchu Reopens With New Rules for Travelers
We're tracking ongoing changes and situations that can affect travel to Machu Picchu, Inca Trail hikes and other relevant destinations in South America. So check back from time to time. What do travelers need to know about navigating the airports, trains, bus stations and hotels in Peru and Ecuador and Chile? Here's in
Why Tickets to Hike Wayna Picchu at Machu Picchu are Not Selling
Glory Be! We never thought we'd see the day that tickets for the Wayna Picchu hike would be available in August when tickets for Machu Picchu Llaqta are sold out. You heard me right. Demand for Machu Picchu General Entry (Llaqta) tickets has flipped this year and visitors are buying them first. Can you guess which tick
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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