Adventure Travel
-
So what exactly is the deal with Kuelap?
A tourist from Lima was briefly detained at Kuelap shortly after entering the ancient walled citadel through its trench-like entrance. It's one of three narrow…
- Inca Trail to Machu Picchu as Covid-19 wanes
- Peru Seeks International Certification For Inca Trail
Archaeological Sites
-
Important Pre-Inca Mummies and Wari Staff Idols Discovered at Pachacamac
Archaeologists just unearthed 73 pre-Inca mummies at Pachacamac, with wood and ceramic "false head" masks, along with two very important Wari idol staffs. (more…)
- Machu Picchu New Rules in 2024
- Chankillo rivals Stonehenge as true solar observatory
Bargain offer
-
Wonderful Inca Astronomy Experience for Lovers of Star Gazing
During your first evening in the two-mile-high Inca capital, you'll participate in an intimate gathering at the Planetarium Cusco: Interpretation Center for Inka Astronomy and Southern…
- Special: Cusco and Virgin of Candelaria Festival in Puno
- Machu Picchu and Salkantay Trek plus Amazon Jungle and Lake Titicaca 2018
Destinations
-
Astonishing Maras Salt Mines: Salineras de Maras Cusco Tour
Halfway between Cusco and Machu Picchu are the Salineras de Maras (Maras Salt Mines) — an ancient patchwork of terraced pools filled with mineral-rich water…
- The Treasure Trove of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Peru
- The Ultimate Galapagos Islands and Machu Picchu Tour: Unforgettable Adventures
History
-
Girl Power in Colonial Peru: Santa Rosa of Lima Backstory
Happy Santa Rosa de Lima Day! Today Peru celebrates the patron saint of Latin America. But while we're at it, let's give a nod to…
- The History of Surfing in Peru
- Want to know a Real Indiana Jones? Tomb Raiding Tales of Peter O’Toole
Miscellaneous
-
“You Complete Me” An Andean conception of male-female duality in relationships
Remember in the 1996 movie Jerry Maguire, when the sports agent searching for deeper meaning from work and life has his epiphany and races back…
- How to Prepare for the Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu
- Treat yourself to Cusco’s Museum of Pre-Columbian Art
News
-
The roiled rollout of Machu Picchu virtual ticket platform
A controversy is brewing in Peru regarding ticket sales for Machu Picchu. The Peruvian Ministry of Culture announced a couple of months ago that it…
- Face-to-face with Peru’s famed Ice Maiden
- Machu Picchu Ticket Prices for 2024: A Comprehensive Guide
Peruvian Cuisine
-
Mil Centro: The Best Gastronomic Experience in the World
Overlooking Cusco's Moray archaeological site, Mil Centro Restaurant is a unique culinary microcosm of its millenary surroundings, and the "Best Gastronomic Experience in the World."…
- The 12 Best Restaurants In Cusco: Great Places To Eat In Cusco
- Peruvian Guinea Pig on a Stick: Delicious Cuy al Palo
Podcast
-
Podcast: Machu Picchu’s Sacred Sister ~ Choquequirao
Inca expert Dr. Gary Ziegler shares some of his insights into the geo-cosmic architectural features of the spectacular mountaintop Royal Estate of Choquequirao. (more…)
- Hidden treasures in plain sight in Lima: Manuel Pariachi
- Podcast: Lima street photography, equipment and techniques
Travel Tips
-
Choose The Right Train To Machu Picchu: A Complete Guide
It comes down to this: you can take a delightful train to Machu Picchu or you can hike. Unsurprisingly, most travelers opt for the train.…
- 7 Airline Passenger Rights You Should Know About for Peru
- What is the best time to visit Peru?