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Expert tips, destination guides, and stories from our adventures across South America. Get inspired for your next journey.
Adventure Travel Job Opening: Work in Cusco, Peru
We're happy to report that the job has been filled.
Traveling in South America? How to communicate for free
We're all about travel in South America and one of the most important questions we get is how to communicate while on the go. I use T-mobile phone service including an optional international plan that gives me free unlimited texting and phone calls for .20 cents per minute. But what I have found is that I rarely use my
Mayor of Machu Picchu Threatens Hunger Strike to Protest Government Restrictions
Last week, when the story broke that the Mayor of Machu Picchu was threatening a hunger strike, it caught my attention. Dear Lord, what would Inca King Pachacutec say if he were alive today? Just how bad was it down there? Well, think about this. The only village near Machu Picchu is the town of Aguas Calientes. To go
Essential Advice about Traveling in 2021 After Covid-19
Everyone thought by the beginning of 2021 we would have a grip on what the best practices are for people who want to travel again. Well good luck with that. The rules for flying and crossing borders changes quicker than Twitter's news feed. But we're learning how to function within the new travel framework. If I had to
Machu Picchu travel disruptions: what to expect
Whether it's a local strike, bad weather, unexpected illness or other random misfortune, interruptions can occur on any trip to Machu Picchu at any time during the year. (even before covid struck!)
Peru 2017: Teacher Strike Update
August 29, 2107 Update: At this time the teacher strike has tapered off and is not affecting travel to Machu Picchu. Since the new rules for half day entry tickets went in to effect on July 1, the biggest delays are the waiting line for shuttle buses from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu main entry. Go to MACHU PICCHU N
Travel to Machu Picchu for the Ultimate Team-Building Trip
Bring your employees to Peru for training, community service and rejuvenation. Not to mention a little side trip to Machu Picchu! Team-building does not have to be boring. We can't think of a better way to get the attention of your staff. Let Adios Adventure Travel US office help you coordinate flights, hotels, activit
Dreaming of A Trip to Machu Picchu? 6 Strategies to Make it Happen
You want it. But that trip of a lifetime to Machu Picchu seems out of your grasp. Are you overwhelmed by the obstacles? Not enough time or money, and maybe you're out of shape. The worries will be there no matter what. Here are 6 simple strategies to make your vacation to Machu Picchu happen. You can do this.
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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