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Tag Archives: Cusco
Choquequirao — The Other Machu Picchu
Choquequirao (pronounced: Cho-Kay-Kee-Rao), also known as “Machu Picchu’s little sister” is a lesser-known Inca archaeological site located just 64 km (40 miles) from Machu Picchu and is perfect for nature lovers and trekkers looking to explore alternative routes in and … Continue reading
Posted in Inca Trail, Machu Picchu, Peru, South America, Trekking
Tagged Adventure Travel, Camping, Choquequirao, Cusco, Hiking, Inca, inca trail, Incan Ruins, Machu Pacchu, Off the beaten path, Peru, Trekking
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How To Avoid Crowds at Machu Picchu
In light of AFAR magazine’s most recent article, “The True Magic of Machu Picchu Isn’t Where You Think It Is”, we would like to highlight the items that they discuss, and we offer, that will help make your next adventure … Continue reading
Posted in Luxury, Machu Picchu, Peru, Trekking
Tagged 2 day Inca Trail, Cusco, family travel, inca trail, Inca Trail Express, Lares, machu picchu, Peru, Rainbow Mountain, Sacred Valley, Smart Travel, Travel Tips, Trekking
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Feeling Like Inca Royalty in Peru!
This couple just returned from a 3-week anniversary trip to Peru where they explored Cusco, the Sacred Valley and completed the Luxury Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu! Read on to hear about more of their experiences. “I wanted to get … Continue reading
Posted in Inca Trail, Luxury, Machu Picchu, Peru, Trekking
Tagged Anniversary Travel, Couples Travel, Cusco, Lodge to lodge trek, Luxury Trek, machu picchu, Peru, Romantic Travel, Sacred Valley, South America, Trekking
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7 Ways to Get to Machu Picchu
When visiting Cusco and the Sacred Valley, there are multiple ways to travel to Machu Picchu. Below is list of our top 7 ways to arrive to the awe-inspiring citadel — from trains to less-traveled treks to the traditional Inca … Continue reading
Posted in Inca Trail, Machu Picchu, Peru, South America, Trekking
Tagged Camping, Cusco, family travel, Glamping, Group Treks, inca trail, Join a Group, Luxury Travel, machu picchu, Peru, Private Treks, Sacred Valley, Solo Travel, South America, Vistadome Train
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The most anticipated restaurant in Peru is ready to open in Moray, Cusco
For those of you foodies out there, mark your calendars for the opening of the newest and most exciting haute cuisine restaurant in Peru yet! Joined by Peru’s top chefs, Virgilio Martinez (owner and chef of Central) will be inaugurating this … Continue reading
Posted in Luxury, Machu Picchu, Peru, South America
Tagged Cusco, Foodie, Luxury Travel, Maras, Moray, Peru, Peruvian Cuisine, Restaurant Opening, Sacred Valley
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Choosing The Right Inca Trail Trek Option For You
We asked our Peru experts, who have done the 5-day, 4-day and 2-day Inca Trail Trek options, which one(s) they liked best. The resounding answer was the 5-day (2-day was in second place). Read on to see why. Our experts … Continue reading
Posted in Inca Trail, Luxury, Machu Picchu, Peru, South America, Trekking
Tagged Argentina, Camping, Cusco, Glamping, Group Travel, Hiking, inca trail, Luxury, machu picchu, Peru, Private Travel, Sacred Valley, South America, Trekking
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Peru: Family Summer Travel
Come explore Peru with your family on one of our uniquely crafted tours, designed with your kids in mind! Our family-designed tours are based on our own experiences traveling with our own kids to Peru and around the world. Lima … Continue reading
PART 1: Hiking The KM 104 Inca Trail Express Hike to Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu Peak
The little-known KM 104 Inca Trail Express Hike an outstanding mini-trip for those wanting “a taste” of the Inca Trail, but either lack the time or energy for the full 4- or 5-day Inca Trail. There is one day of … Continue reading
Posted in Inca Trail, Luxury, Machu Picchu, Peru, South America, Trekking, Trip Journals, Trip Photos
Tagged Cusco, Huayna Picchu, Inca, Inca Rail, inca trail, Inca Trail Express, Inkaterra, KM 104, machu picchu, Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel, Ollantaytambo, Peru, Vistadome Train, Wayna Picchu, Winay Wayna
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NEW VIDEO: Via Ferrata + Sky Lodge + Zip-line Adventure (Sacred Valley, Peru)
This morning we were met by our guides Cesar (a tough mountain guide) and Rodrigo (an energetic rock climber and snowboarder) and escorted out to the start of our adrenaline-filled Via Ferrata mountain climb and action-packed zip-line descent in the … Continue reading
Posted in Family Travel, Machu Picchu, Peru, Trip Photos
Tagged Adventure Travel, Cusco, machu picchu, Ollantaytambo, Peru, Sacred Valley, Sky Lodge, Sky Lodge Capsules, Urubamba, Via Ferrata, Women Travel, Yucay, Zipline
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Cusco: Peru’s Gateway to Adventure
Cusco is Peru’s gateway to adventure! In the city, cobble-stoned streets lined with Inca walls connect the most important sites such as the Central Market, the Cathedral and the Temple of the Sun (Koricancha) found inside the church of Santo … Continue reading
Posted in Machu Picchu, Peru, South America, Trip Photos
Tagged Adventure Travel, Chinchero, Cusco, family travel, Inca, Kayaking, Lake Piuray, Maras, Moray, Mountain Biking, Peru, Sacred Valley
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