Intiwatana
Located in the hills of Machu Picchu, the historical remains of an Incan civilization, is the Intiwatana, or “hitching post of the sun.” This particular
Inti Raymi
Inti Raymi is one of the most important cultural festivals in the city of Cusco. The entire month of June is filled with cultural events
Navigating around Cusco
Cusco is a busy town where many things happen at once. The roads and street corners are flooded with pedestrians and cars, acting as one
Cusco Food and Restaurants
When traveling the world we are bound to encounter all different types of food, and often times we dine at restaurants because of people’s recommendations
A Guide to Altitude Sickness
They say that the best cure for altitude sickness is descent, but that becomes impossibly hard to do, when Cusco and its surrounding areas are
The First Incas
According to legend, the ancient sun god instructed his two children, Manco Capac and Mama Ocllo, to emerge from Lake Titicaca, at which point he
Changes to Inca Trail Permits
For a long time the Inca Trail permits have been limited to 500 per day for all the Inca Trail routes, no matter if you
First Impressions of Cusco City
Most people come to Cusco, Peru to hike the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, but exploring the city itself is an equally exciting experience. Once
Compare Machu Picchu Hikes
When planning your trip to Machu Picchu in Peru, there are a lot of options of how to get there. Many people choose to do
