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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
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
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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