There’s a truth that travel brochures rarely tell. It isn’t found in the grand monuments or the panoramic photos, but in the weight and texture of a small coin in the palm of your hand. In Peru, that coin is the Sol. And in Cusco, one sol is not just a fraction of a budget;...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. The adventure to the high forest was a trip to...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
Many dream of reaching Machu Picchu. They picture it as a destination, a final point on the map. But what if I told you the citadel is merely the grand finale in a symphony of experiences that completely transforms the journey? There is a way to arrive that isn’t measured just in miles, but in...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
Natural landscapes, cultural experiences, thermal waters and trails between mountains are some of the attractions that the traveler has in store in Lares. A walk through the Valley of Lares can take you to the mythical Machu Picchu by a different route to the traditional Camino del Inca. This alternative route to Machu Picchu will...Read More
Peru boasts one of the most beautiful and majestic natural attractions in the world: the highest lake in the world. This lake is called Titicaca. The lake is more than 3,800 meters above sea level and has an area of 8,562 square kilometers. This places it as the most extensive and highest navigable lake on...Read More
