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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
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 book my international flights to Lima, as well as the local flight in Peru between Lima and
Latam Airlines Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy: How Will This Affect Travelers?
Due to the exceptional circumstances affecting the travel industry, on May 26, 2020, Latam Airlines filed to reorganize the company under Chapter 11 protection in the US. Ttravel restrictions caused by covid-19 have affected every business entity regardless of size, and Latam is one of many. Airlines around the world a
Machu Picchu Trains: Virtual Tour and Information
Everyone who goes to Machu Picchu, must take a train at some point. Even hikers take the train for the return journey to Cusco because the Inca Trail hike is one direction only. And it's not surprising that there's confusion about train service to Machu Picchu. The internet is not always your friend. Apparently, neithe
The One Experience That Every Traveler Can Expect on Their Trip to Machu Picchu
What "experience" am I talking about? Every single traveler regardless of your age, income or occupation can expect daily interactions with street vendors and micro-business enterprises everywhere you go in Peru. I do mean everywhere. The Peru economy is made up of a plethora of industrious citizens who support themsel
Adventures in Flying to Machu Picchu: Avoid These Mistakes
Which airlines are the best? When is the best time to fly? Can you get direct flights to Machu Picchu? Are there alternative modes of transport? Can you get flights to Machu Picchu from Lima? Can visitors book helicopter tours to Machu Picchu? And possibly one of the most important questions, "Does it matter what fligh
Miraculous Availability for Inca Trail Hiking Permits in Summer 2023
When I say miraculous, here's what I mean. We haven't seen anything like this, in forever! Probably at least since hikers have been required to get permits. Here it is the month of June and permits to hike the 4 day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu are still available in August! This is not normal. We have a pretty good idea
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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