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    Sky Domes Camps in the Salkantay Trek

    69 Explorer Peru offers the best and most complete Dome glamping accommodation in the Salkantay Trek. This is the most exclusive experience, far from the crowded campsites, in the privacy of your own dome, with the comfort of a hotel room, and immersed in the stunning landscapes of the Salkantay Trek.

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    15 January, 2026

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    Arequipa & Colca Canyon: Culture, Volcanoes & Condors

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

    By February, Cusco lives at a different rhythm. Rains are still here and the air smells like chicha. Echoing drums can be heard in every neighborhood. Decoration everywhere adds color and joyfulness, proper for the…
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    Winter getaway to Cusco

    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…
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    Packing for Adventure: Surviving (and loving) Peru’s Rainy Season

    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…
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    Cusco Tourism Guide: History, Culture, and Must-See Attractions

    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…
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    My journey in the 7 Lakes Trek at Ausangate Mt.

    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…
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    Choquequirao Trek Travel Guide

    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.…
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    Inti Punku or Sun Gate, Gateway to the Lost City of the Incas; Machu Picchu

    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…
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    Rainbow Mountain: Peru’s 2nd most popular attraction.

    Overview Rising from the Andes like a painter’s masterpiece, Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca), is one of Peru’s most extraordinary sights. Once its colorful stripes were buried under snow. It was in recent years (2015-2016) that it…
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    Understanding The Sacred Valley of the Incas.

    Located between Cusco and Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley of the Incas is one of Peru’s most captivating destinations, both for its natural beauty and its cultural relevance. Once the agricultural heartland of the Inca…
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