Cusco isn’t a city to be seen; it’s a city to be felt. Its cobblestone streets, its walls that whisper stories, and the very air, charged with an ancestral energy, demand a moment of pause. Ideally, as we always advise our travelers, you’ll want to give yourself several days here to acclimate your body and...Read More
When the last ray of sunlight gilds the stones of Sacsayhuaman and the city lights begin to twinkle on the hillsides, Cusco transforms. The ancestral energy felt by day gives way to a vibrant, contemporary hum. For many travelers, the natural question is what to do in Cusco at night. The nightlife here is a...Read More
Many travelers arrive in Cusco seeking Machu Picchu or the taste of a Pisco Sour, and they leave with those memories. But a recurring confession, often whispered like a secret, is that what truly transforms them is something intangible: the energy of Cusco. It’s an invisible current flowing through its stone streets, a force that...Read More
There’s a truth that every conscious traveler discovers sooner or later: language is not just a collection of words—it’s the key that unlocks the soul of a place. Arriving in Peru and skimming its surface with phrases from a travel guide is like standing at the threshold of a life-changing experience without stepping through. If...Read More
You have a browser tab open. Then another, and another. Booking.com, Airbnb, travel blogs… soon, all the photos of hotel rooms in Cusco start to blur together. A subtle anxiety creeps in, a quiet hum that grows louder as you compare prices and locations. You realize the real question isn’t “Which hotel should I pick?”...Read More
Love Isn’t on Tinder… Maybe an Adventure in Cusco Will Surprise You You’ve spent hours swiping through profiles, forcing conversations that fizzle out in a couple of days, and wondering if a real connection is just a myth from another era. Digital dating fatigue is real. But what if I told you the antidote isn’t...Read More
There’s a romantic, almost cinematic notion of arriving in Peru with a light backpack and an open soul, letting each step decide its own destiny. And while that freedom sounds intoxicating, many conscious travelers who chose to improvise their visit to Machu Picchu ended up facing not a spiritual awakening, but an endless queue, a...Read More
The best option to get to Machu Picchu is the one that resonates with your spirit. For the total adventurer, the Inka Jungle. For the trekking purist, Salkantay. For the history pilgrim, the Inca Trail. For those seeking comfort and speed, the train is the way. I’ve lost count of the times, sharing a cup...Read More
Traveling to a different, distant country with a completely unique culture is an exciting experience, but it also comes with certain risks that can’t be ignored. It’s not the same as going on an excursion near your city or within your own country, where you know the culture, speak the language, and have immediate access...Read More
Travelers, listen up. I know this title might get me in trouble, but I’d rather be honest with you than just say what you want to hear: if you’re coming to Cusco expecting to taste the best of Peruvian cuisine, you might be in for a surprise and not always a good one. Now, this...Read More
