June 28th, 2017
Sacsayhuaman
Sacsayhuamán is the largest structure that the Incas built. Its construction began during the reign of Pachacuti, and it reflects the common theme in the Inca’s architecture which is the integration of natural scenery...
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June 21st, 2017
Winter Solstice
Today is the Winter Solstice in Peru, which marks the beginning of winter and a day with the shortest period of daylight and the longest period of night all year. Today also holds a...
June 16th, 2017
New Machu Picchu Entrance Times
Machu Picchu is an incredibly popular site, and in fact, often over 4,000 people visit each day. In Peru, it is the most popular tourist destination. Due to the popularity of Machu Picchu, the...
January 28th, 2017
Rainbow Mountain Peru
If you’re looking to go on a day hike unlike any other, Rainbow Mountain is by far one of the most stunning hikes in Peru. This beautiful section of mountains in the Andes gets...
January 14th, 2017
5 Things You Should Do to Prepare for the Inca Trail
Hiking the Traditional 4-Day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is an amazing experience. You get to trek the same stone path that the Incas created and used to reach Machu Picchu. After 4 days...
November 25th, 2016
The Rainy Season in Cusco
When planning your trip to Cusco, you are sure to see that there are essentially two seasons in this beautiful region: the dry season from May-October, and the rainy season from November-April. When hearing...
October 8th, 2016
Qoricancha
The Qoricancha, located just a few blocks from the central Plaza de Armas, is one of Cusco’s most impressive sites to visit. While there are hundreds of remnants of the Inca civilization in the...
September 14th, 2016
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 Intiwatana is the last of its kind, as the...
June 26th, 2016
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 from Corpus Christi to Inti Raymi. This month is...
June 16th, 2016
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 sector. For tourists coming in, it may seem like...