Set deep in the subtropical valley of Santa Teresa, at the foot of an imposing canyon covered in lush jungle vegetation at 1,600 m (5,249 ft), lies one of the most celebrated thermal retreats in the Peruvian Andes: the Cocalmayo Hot Springs. Featured on the afternoon of Day 2 on our Inka Jungle Backpacker, Inka...Read More
The Inka Jungle Trek is the ultimate multi-sport route to Machu Picchu, combining the thrill of alpine downhill mountain biking with river rafting, canopy ziplines, and subtropical hiking along ancient Inca paths. However, its active and dynamic nature leads many travelers to underestimate essential logistical details. Understanding exactly what mistakes to avoid will ensure a...Read More
The starting point of the Inka Jungle Trek is an imposing alpine landmark: Abra Malaga pass at 4,316 m (14,160 ft), where cold mountain winds from the glaciated peaks meet warm rising thermals from the Amazon basin. Standing with a mountain bike on this high pass while clouds swirl into the deep gorge can trigger...Read More
Over the years, the Inka Jungle Trek has earned a legendary reputation among travelers worldwide as the most active, multi-sport route to Machu Picchu. However, because it combines downhill mountain biking, river rafting, and canopy ziplining with trekking along cloud-forest trails, various misconceptions circulate on travel forums regarding safety standards, lodging comfort, and physical difficulty....Read More
The Sacred Valley of the Incas hides incredible tourist sites and dream landscapes. There are also towns that were witnesses to the splendor of one of the most important cultures of Peru. There is one that is especially close to the center of the Incan Empire, which is why we went to see Inti Punku...Read More
Where can I go to experience the jungle? Can I get to the jungle from Cusco? are some questions asked by people visiting the center of the Inca Empire. Cusco is surrounded by a mountainous landscape, with forests and arid areas. It feels worlds away from the jungle. However a few hours from Cusco is...Read More
Surely you have heard of the great Amazon Jungle many times. You have arrived in Peru and you have heard about the enormous biodiversity of the country. Its ecosystems, climates, cuisine and its jungle (or its jungles). And you decided that you’re going to go discover the jungle. But how? From where? What forest are...Read More
Northern Peru is home to natrural wonders, exotic foods, and ancient cultures. In our trip exploring Gocta, Kuélap and the Moche Culture we discovered new ways to appreciate the natural world and learned from civilizations with culture and customs dating back far before the Inca. 📌 Tactical Brief: Northern Peru Archaeological Circuit Eje Territorial Completo:...Read More
To the modern eye, it’s just a tangle of knotted cords. A manojo of alpaca and cotton threads, colorful and complex, but ultimately primitive. An artifact for a museum display case. The official story we were all taught is that the quipu was a mnemonic device, a kind of three-dimensional Andean abacus used for tracking...Read More
The geography of Peru is not a static canvas, but a dynamic battleground where colossal forces collide. Nowhere is this more apparent than in the liminal space where the Andes Mountains—that continental spine of rock and ice—finally collapses into the Amazon basin. This is no mere geographic border; it is a violent, fertile transition zone,...Read More
