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A conscious traveler looking at a map in Cusco, thoughtfully planning the next steps for booking Machu Picchu.
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...
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Foto de campamento en nevado Ausangate
If you have been travelling the Sacred Valley you have probably seen “APU” in conjunction with very high hills in the Cusco region. These are beautiful snowy mountains worthy of adventuring, they have great trails, and places to camp, as well as incredible views. But, what does APU mean?  APU is a Quechua word that...
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A photo illustrating the key differences between llamas and alpacas, with both animals standing side-by-side in the Peruvian Andes.
Imagine, for a moment, the crisp, pure air of the high mountains during an Andean sunset. Around you, a silence broken only by the wind and the gentle footsteps of ancient beings. Across the grand canvas of the Andes, from Peru to Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina, live four creatures that are more than just fauna:...
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A person taking a selfie with an alpaca at Machu Picchu, Peru.
The majesty of the Peruvian Andes is measured not only by its snowy peaks and ancient ruins, but also by the living presence of its most iconic inhabitants: llamas and alpacas. These camelids, essential to Andean culture and life since Inca times, are a magnet for travelers eager to capture the perfect photograph especially those...
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