If you come to Cusco and only have a few days to see the city and the region we can tell you how to see all that is great about the ancient Inca Capital in one afternoon. The Sun Temple, San Pedro Market, San Blas, The 12 Angled Stone, The Cathedral and ruins of Sacsayhuamán,...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
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