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The herds of Llamas and Alpacas cover the Peruvian Andean mountainsides. Their shepards often will watch over them as they eat and play together, spending all day in relative safety.  These animals have always been a part of Peruvian identity, from when the Incas lived in Machu Picchu to current times. Find out where to meet one of these well-loved creatures! Where is your best chance to see llamas? The...Read More

Peru is a fascinating place. The biodiversity in this country is immense, and Peru is renowned internationally for it’s agricultural exports. In coffee alone, Peru ranks in the top 10 exporters worldwide! With so many animals and so many crops, a few farmers decided to get a bit experimental and combine the two. Introduce the Coati (or Uchunari) It looks something like a mix between a cat, raccoon, and monkey....Read More

Corn was one the main crops cultivated and yielded by the famous Inca culture. Like pototoes or quinoa, the pre-Incas were one of the first to grow it and as a result created many different varieties. There’s some with enormous kernels and even some corn that’s completely purple. Corn is often featured in many of the typical Peruvian dishes, as a side course, appetizer, or even beverage!  Corn is the...Read More

If you’re a fan of craft shops, boutiques, and markets, then shopping in Cusco is the thing for you! However prices in Cusco can vary a great deal for the same item. It all depends where you look, and how good your haggling skills are! For example, around the city center and Plaza de Armas things tend to be more expensive. Yet just two or three blocks away you can...Read More

Cusco is jam packed with activities, restaurants and places to visit.  If you only have a short time in cusco it can be difficult to choose what to do – and even harder to fit it all in!  We would always recommend to stay at least a couple of days in Cusco – to acclimatize, and to see what this beautiful city has to offer.  However, if you only have...Read More