Adventure Travel
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Peru Seeks International Certification For Inca Trail
Built more than 500 years ago to facilitate travel around the capital of the sprawling South American empire, the Inca Road System in Cusco (which…
- Cusco horseback riding tour in the Sacred Valley of the Inca
- Prepare for some high altitude to feast your eyes on Rainbow Mountain
Archaeological Sites
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Machu Picchu Rules in 2019 Include a 4-hour Visitor Time Limit
"Machu Picchu rules 2019, four-hour time limit... What?" Yes, it's been a long time in coming and now it's here. To preserve one of the…
- Why the Machu Picchu Cable Car proposal should be rejected
- Is that the Inca Creator God you see in the cliffs overlooking Ollantaytambo?
Bargain offer
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Special: Cusco and Virgin of Candelaria Festival in Puno
Here is a special 9-day Vacation Package, featuring Cusco, the Sacred Valley and a private guided tour of Machu Picchu, and culminating with the Virgen…
- Machu Picchu and Salkantay Trek plus Amazon Jungle and Lake Titicaca 2018
- Whale Watching on Peru’s tropical northern coast
Destinations
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Amantaní Island Homestay: Experiential Travel in Peru
There are many different ways to travel and see the world, and every person has their own preferred method of doing so. If you're the…
- Where is Palcoyo Mountain, Cusco’s Colorful Wonder?
- Inti Raymi Festival in Peru: An Unparalleled Cultural Experience
History
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The History of Surfing in Peru
Boasting two world surfing champions — Felipe Pomar in 1965 and Sofía Mulánovich in 2003 — it's no secret that Peru is a surfing haven.…
- Who was the real Indiana Jones? The Tomb Raiding Tale of Peter O’Toole
- Disputed landladies of Machu Picchu seek humongous back rent
Miscellaneous
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How to Prepare for the Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu
For the adventurous and outdoorsy spirit, the Salkantay trek is one of the best ways to see Machu Picchu and experience the majesty of the…
- Treat yourself to Cusco’s Museum of Pre-Columbian Art
- Great Senior Vacation Packages to Peru
News
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Tourist entry to Salineras de Maras salt pans limited
Bad news: It will not be possible anymore to walk around the salt-encrusted ponds of Cusco's Salineras de Maras. (more…)
- Peru’s Congress Forwards Development Around Choquequirao
- Lima Airport Announces Sweeping Expansion Plan
Peruvian Cuisine
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Peruvian Guinea Pig on a Stick: Delicious Cuy al Palo
While it may not be for the faint of heart, Peruvian guinea pig on a stick (also known as cuy al palo) has captured the…
- Arroz Chaufa Recipe: How to Make Chinese-Peruvian Fried Rice
- Papa a la Huancaina Recipe: Potatoes in Spicy Cheese Sauce
Podcast
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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
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Peru Holidays 2019: Best Times to Visit
There's no experience quite like traveling to another country during a holiday. It's the best way to truly immerse yourself in a foreign culture. That's…
- How to Prepare for the Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu
- Get Inca Trail Reservations in Advance with Fertur Peru Travel
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