Adventure Travel
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Inca Trail to Machu Picchu as Covid-19 wanes
If you fear COVID-19 rules and requirements will hamper the joy of hiking the Inca Trail, read on to put your mind at ease. (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 2022
New rules at Machu Picchu require visitors to wear a mask to enter the Citadel, and keep wearing it throughout their tour of the sanctuary.…
- Chankillo rivals Stonehenge as true solar observatory
- No selfie sticks or drones at Machu Picchu, seriously
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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Where is Palcoyo Mountain, Cusco’s Colorful Wonder?
If you're checking out Peru for a vacation, you've probably seen pictures of Vinicunca, or Rainbow Mountain, the otherworldly kaleidoscopic mountainside just a few hours…
- Amantaní Island Homestay: Experiential Travel in Peru
- What happens during the Inti Raymi ceremony?
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 Peru Tours for Seniors
News
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Access vs Excess: Tourist Limits at Machu Picchu After Covid-19
A committee of Ministry of Culture officials and representatives from Peru's tourism sector will spend this coming month hammering out an agreement to gradually restore…
- Peru again allowing entry of international cruise ships
- Inti Raymi Festival 2022 returns after 2-year hiatus
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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Top 6 Romantic Honeymoon Destinations in Peru
When people think of a place to spend the first couple weeks with their new spouse, they often think of a luxury hotel in Paris,…
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