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GUEST REVIEW: Lima, Lares Trek and the Amazon
This group of four just returned from a custom 15-day Peru adventure. They began in the culinary capital of South America and capital city of Peru, Lima. From there, they made their way up to the colonial and historic streets … Continue reading
GUEST REVIEW: Machu Picchu, Huayna Picchu, Maras and Moray
This couple just returned from a custom Peru adventure to Machu Picchu. Read on to hear what they have to say: “We highly recommend AWR. I liked their reminder emails a lot. There was a lot of info and it … Continue reading
Posted in Machu Picchu, Peru, South America, Trekking, Trip Journals
Tagged Aguas Calientes, Couples Travel, Cusco, Guest Review, Huayna Picchu, machu picchu, Maras, Maras Moray, Moray, Ollantaytambo, Peru, Trekking
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GUEST REVIEW: Amazing Brazil and Peru Adventure
This group of three just returned from an incredible Brazil and Peru combination custom adventure! Read on to hear about their journey, the highlights, as well as personal advice to future travelers. Kicking off their journey in Sao Paulo, they … Continue reading
Posted in Brazil, Family Travel, Luxury, Machu Picchu, Peru, South America, Trip Journals
Tagged Adventure Travel, Amazon, Cusco, Foz do Iguassu, Guest Review, Iguassu, Iguazu, Lima, machu picchu, Peru, Rio de Janeiro, Sacred Valley, Sao Paulo, Traveler Review, Women Travel
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Colors of the Andes: Dyeing Wool the Peruvian Way
While some ingredients for natural dyes may seem strange, their colors saturate Andean textiles and have a long history among Peruvian artisans. Peru is a country full of vibrant colors that reflect the unique culture, creativity and energy of its … Continue reading
AWR Now Carbon Neutral In Peru
At AWR sustainable and mindful tourism is one of our defining cornerstones. As of October 1st, we are proud to announce that we will be launching are our new carbon neutral plan for all of our Peru programs. A letter … Continue reading
Family Gallivanting Through Peru: Machu Picchu and Beyond
This family group of five just returned from a customized version of our 7-Day Peru: Machu Picchu Tour by Train. Read on to hear about their adventure! “We used AWR last year for our Galapagos trip and we were blown … Continue reading
Exploring the Ancient Salt Pans in Maras, Peru
You may be familiar with table salt, Kosher salt, or sea salt, but have you heard of Peru’s Maras salt – sal de Maras (also known as Peruvian pink salt)? Maras Salt is considered rose colored gold, which has beneficial … Continue reading
Posted in Family Travel, Peru
Tagged Cusco, machu picchu, Maras, Peru, Pink Salt, Sacred Valley, Salt, Salt Pans
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Top 6 Mind-Blowing Treks That Don’t Kill Your Knees
While some of our guests strive for a strenuous edge to their trekking adventures, many of our travelers prefer to put culture and dramatic scenery first and opt for a milder trekking option for their vacations. For the latter type … Continue reading
Posted in Bhutan, Brazil, Camino de Santiago, Chile, Europe, Family Travel, Inca Trail, Luxury, Machu Picchu, Patagonia, Peru, South America, Trekking
Tagged Atacama, Avoid Crowds, Bhutan, Brazil, Camino de Santiago, Chapada Diamantina, Chile, Explora Atacama, Family Hiking, family travel, Family Trekking, inca trail, Lares Trail, machu picchu, Patagonia, Patagonia Camp, Peru, Portugal, Spain, Top Treks, Top Trips, Torres del Paine, 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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Experiencing Luxury on the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
At AWR we pride ourselves in always working top-tier local guides who make all the difference when traveling to a new destination. Read on to hear from two AWR travelers who just returned from the 5-day Luxury Inca Trail Trek … Continue reading
Posted in Inca Trail, Luxury, Machu Picchu, Peru, Trekking
Tagged Adventure Travel, Couples Travel, Guide Reviews, Hiking, inca trail, Luxury, machu picchu, Peru, Romantic Travel, Salkantay, Trekking
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