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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Colca Canyon Tours from Arequipa: Excursions and More
Reaching depths of more than 10,000 feet, Peru's Colca Canyon is one of the deepest canyons in the world. With its location just outside the…
- A Guide to Shopping in Cusco
- The Luxurious Belmond Hiram Bingham Train to Machu Picchu
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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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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Ausangate Nears Recognition as Regional Conservation Area
Peru's National Service of Natural Protected Areas (SERNANP) has approved a bid by the Department of Cusco to have Ausangate recognized as a Regional Conservation…
- Machu Picchu to Undertake Waste Conversion Program
- Peru’s Chankillo moves closer to World Heritage List
Peruvian Cuisine
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Papa a la Huancaina Recipe: Potatoes in Spicy Cheese Sauce
Something that makes Peru's cuisine so renowned is its diversity and depth. Everyone knows ceviche, but there are dozens more delectable dishes native to Peru.…
- Happy National Pisco Sour Day!
- Traditional Christmas Dinner in Peru, And Other Peruvian Holiday Traditions
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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