The roiled rollout of Machu Picchu virtual ticket platform
[Originally published December 21, 2023] A controversy is brewing in Peru regarding ticket sales for Machu Picchu. The Peruvian Ministry of Culture announced a couple…
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Important Pre-Inca Mummies and Wari Staff Idols Discovered at Pachacamac
Archaeologists just unearthed 73 pre-Inca mummies at Pachacamac, with wood and ceramic “false head” masks, along with two very important Wari idol staffs.
Mil Centro: The Best Gastronomic Experience in the World
Overlooking Cusco's Moray archaeological site, Mil Centro Restaurant is a unique culinary microcosm of its millenary surroundings, and the "Best Gastronomic Experience in the World."…
Astonishing Maras Salt Mines: Salineras de Maras Cusco Tour
Halfway between Cusco and Machu Picchu are the Salineras de Maras (Maras Salt Mines) — an ancient patchwork of terraced pools filled with mineral-rich water that cascades down the side of the Qaqawiñay mountain.
Machu Picchu Ticket Prices for 2024: A Comprehensive Guide
Peru's Ministry of Culture released the new 2024 ticket prices for Machu Picchu, with a long-anticipated 13% price increase. Starting January 1, 2024, the general…