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Hydroelectric Train & Inca Trail Closed Temporarily March 2020
March 2020. The rainy season in the Andes is known for its unpredictability. Beginning every year in December (ish), you never know where the precipitation will hit the hardest and what region will be affected the most. Coastal flooding in Peru dominated the weather news last year, and in past years, Machu Picchu was a
Chile Reopens Border After Covid-19
In early November 2020, it was announced that the Chile border will reopen to foreigners on November 23, 2020. Arrival protocols are a moving target. In January 2021, the policies are as follows:
International Flights to Peru Resume on October 1, 2020
Beginning October 5, Peru announced a partial border opening from 7 nearby countries including Ecuador, Bolivia, Colombia, Panama, Uruguay, Paraguay and Chile. On October 23 it was announced that international flights from 10 other countries less than 8 hours flight duration, including US and Canada will begin in Novem
Important Update: 2018 Inca Trail Permit Availability
Inca Trail permits were released beginning the week of October 2, 2017.
Best Machu Picchu Adventure Trips for Millennials
Millennial travelers may be defined by a certain age range, but these trips are perfect for energetic, adventure-seeking travelers of all ages.
Peru has it all: World's Best Cuisine & Machu Picchu
Peru has done it again. For the 6th year in a row, this little "developing country that could" has topped the list of leading culinary destinations at the World Travel Awards (WTA). By an online voting process, people from around the world selected Peru for the best culinary hospitality in addition to Machu Picchu, cho
Mudslide Leads to Temporary Detour of 1-Day Inca Trail Hike
On Friday March 24, 2017, a mudslide occurred on the 1 day Inca Trail. The location of the falling earth was just below the waterfall which is between Chachabamba and Winay Wayna ruins. That portion of the trail has been temporarily closed. Machu Picchu has not been affected.
There are 3 Routes to Hike to Rainbow Mountain
There are 3 routes to get to Vinicunca Mountain (Rainbow Mountain)
The Truth About Overcrowding and the New Rules for Machu Picchu Entry Tickets
For news about how corona virus and the pandemic is affecting the reopening and travel to Machu Picchu, follow this link to the news page.
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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