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
Choosing an excursion in Cusco can be a fascinating dilemma. The region, famous for its Andean landscapes, offers not one, but three impressive colored mountains, each with its own personality. Deciding between Vinicunca, Palcoyo, and Pallay Punchu isn’t a matter of which is “better,” but which one aligns with you, your pace, and what you...Read More
Far from the bustling crowds that circle Machu Picchu, a giant of ice and rock stands sentinel over Cusco’s southern horizon: Apu Ausangate. At 6,384 meters (20,945 feet), it is not only the fifth-highest mountain in Peru but also a world of breathtaking landscapes and a deep connection to the Andean worldview. If you seek...Read More
Some journeys measure you. Not in kilometers, but in breath, in willpower, and in the capacity to marvel at the remote. If you’re looking for an experience that takes you far from the tourist buzz and connects you with history in a rawer, more personal way, this article is for you. Here, we tell you...Read More
You’ve likely come across the word “Apu” while researching the imposing peaks that dominate the Cusco landscape. It’s a term that evokes adventure, treks among snow-capped mountains, and breathtaking views. But what is the profound meaning behind this name? Apu is a Quechua word inherited from the Inca worldview. Although often translated directly, its concept...Read More
Dreaming of Machu Picchu is easy. Deciding how to get there—that’s the real adventure. If you’re reading this, the spirit of independence is calling, and you’re asking a crucial question: is it truly possible to visit Machu Picchu on your own? The short answer is a resounding yes. But being possible doesn’t make it simple....Read More
There are melodies that transcend their original purpose to become the soundtrack of an entire nation. This is the story of the song “Contigo Perú,” a chant born for soccer but which ended up embracing the soul of millions, cementing itself as an emblem of identity and patriotism. Its power lies not in rituals, but...Read More
