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Make the most of your time in Cusco and experience the Andes up close at Lake Humantay. If you are short in time or can’t commit to a multi-day trek, this hike delivers the best…

You’ll hear a lot about the Inca Trail as the classic way to reach Machu Picchu, and yes, it’s iconic. But it also comes with heavy demand, limited permits, fixed dates and bigger crowds. If…

I finally made it to Arequipa! Everyone told me to come for the condors, but I stayed for the food, the people, and the views. From the first moment in town, I felt like I…

By February, Cusco moves at a different rhythm. The rains are still present, the air smells like chicha, and drums echo through every neighborhood. Decorations add color and joy, setting the tone for weeks of…

I’ve always dreamed of traveling during the cold winter of the northern hemisphere, maybe somewhere with sunshine, warmer weather or simply away from the snow. So, after a few months saving and planning my short…

5:10 am in Cusco, the sunrise welcomes a new day with the drizzle outside. This is the kind of morning that invites you to stay a little longer in bed, but believe me the day…

Cusco is one of the most historically and culturally significant cities in South America. Its origins trace back to pre-Inca settlements that established early agricultural and religious traditions in the Andes. The city later became…

On my travel to Peru, I was looking for a hike that could take me deep into the Andes, where towering snow-capped peaks guard hidden glacier-fed lakes. That search led me to the 7 Lakes…

Cusco never stops surprising, and proof of this is its majestic Choquequirao. Among so many archaeological centers spread throughout the city, travelers’ favorite will always be Machu Picchu, but there is much more to explore.…

Overview An Intipunku is a “Sun Gate”, it comes from Quechua (Inti: sun, punku: gate). It refers to the stone gates built by the Incas. They were usually located on mountain ridges or strategic passes…