Adventure Travel
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Inca Trail to Machu Picchu as Covid-19 wanes
UPDATE: COVID-19 requirements were lifted on October 28, 2022. There are no Covid-19 restrictions to trek the Inca Trail! (more…)
- Peru Seeks International Certification For Inca Trail
- Cusco horseback riding tour in the Sacred Valley of the Inca
Archaeological Sites
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Machu Picchu New Rules in 2023
UPDATE: New rules at Machu Picchu: visitors are no longer required to wear a mask to enter the Citadel. You no longer have to provide…
- Chankillo rivals Stonehenge as true solar observatory
- No selfie sticks or drones at Machu Picchu, seriously
Bargain offer
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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
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Treasure Of Waqrapukara – A Lesser Known Inca Sanctuary
Along the southern plateau of the Sacred Valley, past the Four Lakes district, lies the amazing Inca temple fortress of Waqrapukara. (more…)
- Most Beautiful & Best Beaches in Peru
- Palcoyo Mountain Peru, Cusco’s Breathtaking Rainbow Attraction?
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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“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…
- Celebrate New Years Eve in Peru for guaranteed great time
- How to Prepare for the Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu
News
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Inca Trail Porters Get Pay Hike and Better Benefits
Inca Trail porters who haul huge loads of provisions and tourists' belongings on the famed hike to Machu Picchu are now entitled to better wages…
- Access vs Excess: Tourist Limits at Machu Picchu After Covid-19
- Peru again allowing entry of international cruise ships
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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7 Airline Passenger Rights You Should Know About for Peru
So what if you get to the airport in Peru to discover your flight is greatly delayed, overbooked or canceled or took off early without…
- Top 6 Wonderful Destinations for a Romantic Honeymoon in Peru
- What is the best time to visit Peru?
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