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Category Archives: Peru
How to Identify Alpacas vs. Llamas
Alpacas, llamas, and vicuna are found in the higher regions of Peru. Besides being cute and fun to watch, you can easily buy alpaca products on your tour in Cusco, in the Sacred Valley, and near the Colca Canyon. Alpaca … Continue reading
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Guided Inca Trail Trek with Backwoods Adventures May 2014
Backwoods Adventures is offering a guided group trip to Peru including the 5 Day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu for May 10-20, 2014. This will be Joe’s fourth trip with AWR! Extensions to Lake Titicaca and the Galapagos are available, … Continue reading
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Should I do the 5-Day or 4-Day Inca Trail Trek?
Which is the best experience for you? 5 Day Inca Trail Trek Pro’s Opportunity for alternative camps with fewer people Hiking only in the daylight for optimal views and pictures Have a 2nd day at Machu Picchu (first day is … Continue reading
9 Things I Learned about Traveling in Peru
Here are some things to keep in mind when traveling to Peru! Taxis are not metered, so be sure to get the price before getting in the taxi. If a hotel arranges a taxi for you, it will probably be … Continue reading
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A Trek For Every Month: Top Hikes Around The World (September, October & November)
Read below to learn about our top trekking destinations for September, October and November. We’ve picked some of our best options in Peru, Nepal, India, Ecuador and Morocco! This post is the third installment of the Adventures Within Reach “Trek a Month” overview … Continue reading
Posted in Ecuador, Inca Trail, India, Machu Picchu, Morocco, Nepal, Peru, Travel Advice, Trekking
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A Trek For Every Month: Top Hikes Around The World (June, July & August)
Read below to learn about our top trekking destinations for June, July and August. We’ve picked some of our best options in Morocco, Peru, India, Iceland, Europe and Ecuador! This post is the second installment of the Adventures Within Reach “Trek a … Continue reading
Posted in Alps, Ecuador, Europe, Iceland, Morocco, Peru, Trekking
Tagged amazing treks, best August treks, best July treks, best June treks, best treks, great hikes, recommended treks, world adventures
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Inca Trail Permit Availability
Inca Trail permits are now sold out until October 2012. We now have an on-line tool to check availability if you are interested in hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. Inca Trail Permit Availability >> You need 3-4 permits … Continue reading
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Machu Picchu Extensions: Easter Island and the Galapagos
At Adventures Within Reach we are often asked what else you can do after a trip to Machu Picchu in Peru‘s Andes mountains. For travelers with two to three weeks for travel time there are several excellent options including more … Continue reading
Posted in Chile, Machu Picchu, Peru, Travel Advice
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100 Year Celebration for the Discovery of Machu Picchu
The Discovery of Machu Picchu In 1911 Hiram Bingham set out in search of the “lost city” of the Incas. While searching, Bingham came across the amazing find of Machu Picchu, now the most visited site in Peru. He went … Continue reading
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100 Years Celebration for Machu Picchu Discovery
Hiram Bingham’s Discovery of Machu Picchu – 100 Years Celebration! This year marks the 100th anniversary of the discovery of Machu Picchu by Hiram Bingham. Peru will be celebrating all year, but the “big event” will be on July 7th, … Continue reading
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