The Peruvian sol is the official currency of Peru. You can come with your local currency and change it to soles in most cities. The first thing to do before travelling to a new country is to know the cost of life, but walking on the streets of that country is the best way to...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
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
One of the things we quickly learn when traveling is that you can’t know everything that a country has to offer. You are sitting in a city square looking at the tourists map and understand that choosing a route is relegating another. You sigh and try not to be consumed by that mixed feeling of...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
A traveler’s mind often makes a direct leap: Peru is Machu Picchu. It has become the final destination, the icon that eclipses almost everything else in the collective imagination. But that is just the end of the chapter. It’s not the whole book. Before a single foot steps into the elevated citadel, there is a...Read More
