An Expert’s Guide to Discovering Machu Picchu
Originally constructed around 1450, Machu Picchu is majestically set on a mountain ridge at 7,972 feet (2,430 meters) above sea level. This...
Hoja de Coca (Coca Leaf) and its Role as a Sacred, Invaluable Plant in Andean Cultures
Coca has been a fundamental part of the religious cosmology of the Andean peoples of Peru, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and northern Argentina and...
Whirlwind Lima, 24hrs in the City of Kings
How to Spend 24-Hours in the “City of Kings” Many visitors plan their trips to Peru focusing more of their attention around Cusco and Machu...
Walking the Footsteps of Pachacutec: Four Day Inca Trail
Take on the Legendary Inca Trail to Machu Picchu: Walking in the Footsteps of Pachacutec The Inca Trail is one of the main reasons why many people...
Andean Cock of the Rock: Peru’s National Bird
Spot the Andean Cock-of-the-Rock on Your Private Peru Holiday The Andean cock-of-the-rock (Rupicola peruviana) is the national bird of Peru. It’s...
Adventure Getaway: Arequipa’s Colca & Cotahuasi canyons await
Adventure Getaway: Explore the Dramatic Colca and Cotahuasi Canyons Many people associate Cusco, Machu Picchu and the Inca Trail with adventure...
Lima: Highlights of Peru’s Most Eclectic City
While Cusco captures the imagination of most visitors, Lima tends to be somewhat more polarizing. A large, modern city, Lima has grown rapidly in...
Your Winter Escapade: Why it’s the Perfect Time to Visit Peru
Contrary to what many believe, the climate in South America isn’t always sunny and hot, and nowhere is this truer than at an altitude of 10,826...