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Expert tips, destination guides, and stories from our adventures across South America. Get inspired for your next journey.
Hike Classic 4 Day Inca Trail in Only 3 Days
For experienced hikers and people who are really fit, it is possible to hike the entire 4 day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in 3 day trek. You hike the same distance as people who hike for 4 days. But you do it in 3 days. Total distance 43 Km / 27 miles in 3 days, hiking in to Machu Picchu on Day 3. Whether you're short o
Machu Picchu: The Story of the Lost Toy on the Way to the Lost City
Written by: Heather Corona / Adios Adventure Travel Trip Consultant
World Orchid Conference 2017: Travel to Ecuador
Book your trip now for the 22nd Annual World Orchid Conference in 2017 . Travel to Guayaquil on the coast of Ecuador in South America.
Best Honeymoon Hikes in Peru
We compiled a list of the best honeymoon hikes in Peru. From easy to hard, and short to long, there are many choices to fit every budget and ability. The rainy season in Peru is from December through early April. It doesn't mean you can't hike, but you should be prepared for all kinds of weather including sunny, cool,
Peru Floods and Travel to Machu Picchu 2017
For anyone planning an upcoming trip to Machu Picchu, all eyes have been on the news about flooding in Peru. This year, the rainy season, from late November to late March, has been particularly severe along the coastal regions of Peru. Deaths have been reported in small communities to the north and south of Lima.
Machu Picchu Launches New Website After Covid-19
On November 1, 2020, the first visitors stepped foot into the sleepy Machu Picchu ruins with small crowds at 30% capacity, then Machu Picchu National Park increased visitor capacity to 40% in December.
Travel Guide for Post-Covid Outdoor Vacations to Machu Picchu
A lot of people are ready to get outside now that we know covid-19 isn't going to magically disappear, and we have developed strategies for learning to live and maybe even travel with it.
Machu Picchu Ticket Changes: Half Day is Still Better than None
Peru government launched a new website in December 2018 with new rules for booking tickets. Tickets for entry to Machu Picchu in 2019 are now offered by the hour. Link to updated story about entry to Machu Picchu after covid-19.
How Many Miles will an Airline Compensate You for Fainting on a Flight?
It was never my intention to find out the answer to that question. But if you guessed 20,000 miles, you are correct.
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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