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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Astonishing Andean Train Ride from Lima to Huancayo
Experience the Peruvian Andes on an unforgettable train ride from Lima to Huancayo aboard the highest altitude railway in the Western Hemisphere. There's something special…
- Who Built the Huaca Pucllana?
- Best Time to See Condors in Colca Canyon
History
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Who was the real Indiana Jones? The Tomb Raiding Tale of Peter O’Toole
So who was the real Indiana Jones? Most point to Hiram Bingham, the scientific "discoverer" of Machu Picchu. Many more say Hollywood's most beloved tomb…
- Disputed landladies of Machu Picchu seek humongous back rent
- The Inca Sun of Suns Could be Returned to Cusco – by Donald Trump?
Miscellaneous
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Great Senior Vacation Packages to Peru
We recognize that the tastes and travel preferences of boomers, seniors and retirees are as infinite as the points of light on a starry night.…
- Happy Holidays from Fertur Peru Travel!
- 7 Things You Should Know About the Peruvian Llama
News
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Incas Learned Seismic Lesson From Machu Picchu Earthquake
In the midst of its construction, Machu Picchu was rattled by a powerful earthquake around 1450, forcing the Inca to rethink and improve their seismic-resistant…
- Inca Trail Weather Forecast System Gets Update
- Nothing Plastic about Machu Picchu, that’s the Goal
Peruvian Cuisine
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Traditional Christmas Dinner in Peru, And Other Peruvian Holiday Traditions
There's no time of the year quite like the Christmas season. From a young age, we learn to experience the season and everything we associate…
- Peruvian Causa: A Quick, Easy Recipe
- Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe: Pisco Peruvian Style
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 Will Enforce 6-Month Passport Rule
Before coming to visit Peru, verify that your passport will be valid for at least six months from your planned date of arrival. The U.S.…
- What to Take on the Inca Trail
- Luggage storage at Lima’s Jorge Chavez International Airport
When to visit the Salar de Uyuni Salt Flats of Bolivia 
Why did Peru’s most famous writer Mario Vargas Llosa punch his best friend Gabriel Garcia Marquez in the face? 
Should I use trekking poles on the Inca Trail?