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Expert tips, destination guides, and stories from our adventures across South America. Get inspired for your next journey.
Why You Should Keep Sacred Sites on Your Bucket List
Machu Picchu and its surrounding communities (as well as other sacred sites around the world) need your support now more than ever. Forget about overtourism and crowding. The Inca citadel and all archaeological sites in Peru have been abandoned for the last 6 months and lay empty. Even shy spectacled bears have been sp
Going to Machu Picchu? Our tours and prices are guaranteed
The last thing anyone booking a trip to South America needs to worry about is having their guided tour or Inca Trail hike to Machu Picchu cancelled by the tour operator. But there are circumstances in which a tour operator may cancel your trip. Reasons may include insufficient bookings which make it unprofitable to run
The Back Door to Machu Picchu: what you need to know
Avoid the crowds at Machu Picchu and enjoy the best of Peruvian nature: drive over high altitude mountain pass, relaz in local hot springs, explore small coffee plantations, and see distant views of Machu Picchu from the secluded valley behind the ruins.
How to get to Machu Picchu: for visual learners
Check out this infographic to find out how to get to Machu Picchu. If you prefer to read the words, here they are:
Which countries need a visa to enter Peru?
Going to Machu Picchu? Find out if you need a visa. How long is it valid? And where do you go to get it? Check below and see if your country is on the list of those required to obtain a visa. Then view the list of Peru embassies around the world to find the closest one to you.
Machu Picchu and the Zika Virus: what you need to know
For travelers seeking Zika-free destinations, it's important to stay up to date because information and locations keep changing. Brazil was the first to land in the spotlight for Zika virus cases, but what's happening in other countries in South America? And what is the risk of exposure to Zika for travelers to Machu P
Lake Titicaca Homestays - Amantani or Luqina?
Just one day of travel by bus, train or plane, and travelers from Cusco, Peru can arrive in Puno, on the shores of Lake Titicaca. After an overnight in a fairly comfortable hotel, it's possible to spend the next day exploring Lake Titicaca by boat. The one day exploration includes a stop at the Uros Islands to meet the
After Machu Picchu: your long Lima layover
You're all set for your trip to Machu Picchu. Flights. Check. Hotels. Check. Entry tickets. Check. But there may be one little thing you overlooked. Your return flight home may include a really looooong layover in Lima, Peru on the last day of your trip. It's easy to overlook the length of that layover because you've b
Real Feedback About Hiking the 1-Day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
Should you or shouldn't you? The decision to hike the 1-Day Inca Trail hike is difficult to make when you're sitting in the comfort of your sea level, climate-controlled home, viewing pictures on a computer. We provide feedback from hikers as well as things you need to know, including what to do if you must cancel your
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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