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The Best Things to Do in Cusco in 2 Days?
July 16, 2019

Take advantage of the 2-day Inca Trail and visit Machu Picchu It was now or never. In my company, the work never seems to end. I needed the money and had …


Astronomy  / Cusco  / photographers
Cusco, a city constructed in alignment with the sun and the stars
July 8, 2019

The ancient Peruvians had a supreme connection to nature. Unlike Western culture, human beings were not regarded as superior to the rest of living beings; but they were an equal …


Cusco  / Festivities  / Quechua
The colorful outfits of Cusco during the traditional dance competition between schools
June 14, 2019

If you've planned your visit to Cusco during this time, you should feel lucky. The city is like one big party during the 31 days of this month. Prepare yourself …


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Festivals in Cusco: 5 celebrations you can’t miss in June
June 12, 2019

June is the official month of celebration in Cusco. You should feel fortunate if you’re lucky enough to visit this timeless city this summer. You’ll have the opportunity to get …


Cusco  / Festivities  / Inti Raymi  / Sacsayhuaman
Zero plastic: Cusco celebrates its holidays banning the use of plastic during Inti Raymi
June 11, 2019

Cusco blooms in June more than ever. During this month, people not only enjoy Cusco’s day itself, but celebrate as well other important events: The Inti Raymi, The Civic Parade, …


Cusco  / Inca Trail  / Lares  / Machu Picchu  / Mountains  / Sky Camp
The top 3 hiking routes to get to Machu Picchu
May 29, 2019

Many tourists dream about visiting Machu Picchu as part of an intense pilgrimage. A few years ago, most of these travelers would choose the Inca Trail, which has become a …


Cusco  / Huchuy Qosqo  / Travel  / Trek
Huchuy Qosqo: See the Sacred Valley of the Incas through a condor’s eyes
May 28, 2019

Certain information about the Incas will always remain unknowable to us. When the Spaniards invaded the Incan Empire, they destroyed important material that could help us to reveal important mysteries …


Cusco  / Music  / Quechua
Discover the poetry of huayno, a popular genre of Andean music, in 5 Spotify songs
May 25, 2019

The power and beauty of Andean music often go unnoticed among more Westernized Peruvians, but it is widely recognized and admired by the majority of the population. While some people …


Awards  / Cusco
Salkantay Trekking wins the award of Peruvian Company of the Year 2018 for its outstanding work in tourism
May 13, 2019

Friday, April 5, in the elegant Hotel los Delfines in Lima, a ceremony was held for the awards of Peruvian Company of the Year 2018 (Premio Empresa Peruana del Año), …


Astronomy  / Cusco
Inca Astronomy: Dark constellations in the sky
April 26, 2019

After having seen so much of the city of Cusco, I feel certain that its biggest treasure is the timeless knowledge inherited by its inhabitants that never ceases to surprise …


Cusco  / Inca Trail  / Machu Picchu  / Mountains  / Peru  / photographers
TripAdvisor chooses Cusco as the most popular South American destination: 13 photos that show they’re right
March 29, 2019

There’s no doubt that TripAdvisor is one of the most popular and widely-known travel websites in the world. Its users fill the site with their votes, opinions and reviews about …


Awards  / Cusco  / News  / Peru  / photographers  / Travel
Why was Peru nominated 47 times at World Travel Awards?
March 26, 2019

Between March 25 and May 24, voting will take place to choose the winners of the World Travel Awards that, since 1993, have recognized excellence in different sectors of the …


Cusco  / Environment  / Peru
Could Cusco be the first zero-plastic city in Peru? 3 reasons why we think the answer is “Yes”
March 18, 2019

Really, humanity is confronting the biggest environmental crisis in all of history. We’ve gotten used to using (and immediately throwing away) plastic without a second thought. Specialists mention that up …


Cusco
Salkantay Trekking promotes an anti-rabies and anti-parasite campaign for horses
March 13, 2019

The relationship between horses and human beings has existed for more than 6 millenniums. Since the beginning, horses have helped us carry out tasks more easily and soon became our …


Cusco  / Festivities  / Gastronomy  / Music  / Peru  / Quechua
Comadres in Cusco: A festival to celebrate friendships with women
March 13, 2019

The celebrations of Carnavales continue without ceasing in the city of Cusco. Therefore, week after the Day of Compadres, comes the Day of Comadres where the main protagonists are women. On …


Cusco  / Music  / Travel
MusicBlog: 5 songs to remember your Cusco crush by as your airplane takes off
February 25, 2019

You arrived to Cusco without imagining you’d leave with a bittersweet taste in your mouth. Actually, you don’t know if you’re happy for what you’ve experienced or you’re dying to …


Cusco  / Festivities  / Peru  / photographers  / Quechua
Compadres in Cusco: 5 photos to enjoy the Carnival festivity
February 23, 2019

There’s no doubt. The people of Cusco love being happy. For this reason, they start to celebrate Carnivals 2 weeks before its official beginning. Salkantay Trekking visited the traditional district …


Cusco  / Lares  / Mountains
InstaPost: 8 pictures to discover the magic of the Lares trail
February 19, 2019

The Lares trail has incomparable natural beauty. Along the whole path, you’ll find rivers, lagoons, waterfalls and impressive views of the snowy peaks. Besides all this, you’ll have the opportunity …


Cusco  / Environment  / Lares  / Story
Specialists of Salkantay Trekking have studied the Lares trail in order to improve the route for tourists in 2020
February 18, 2019

At Salkantay Trekking, we feel driven to discover new routes and amplify our range of services for the satisfaction of our travelers. Before being offered to the international market, our …


Cusco  / Festivities  / PROMPERÚ  / Travel
The festival of San Sebastian in Cusco in 8 colorful pictures
January 24, 2019

The city of Cusco isn’t just characterized by its impressive legacy of architecture and archaeology. Thousands of tourists visit this majestic city year after year admire temples, strongholds, palaces, churches, …


Cusco  / Glaciers  / Mountains
5 glaciers of Cusco that will overwhelm your senses
January 19, 2019

According to the Andean culture’s worldview, the mountains are gigantic, living deities which protect their territories and live in communion with all other beings: people, animals, clouds, water, etc. The …


Cusco  / Environment  / Literature  / Sky Camp
TravelBlog: My crazy encounter with the mountains of Cusco (Part 2)
January 19, 2019

The food is delicious. We’re all in a warm, cozy dining hall made of wood. It’s incredible how Alex’s good mood never falls. In fact, they called me out for …


Aguas Calientes  / Cusco  / Machu Picchu  / News  / Peru Rail
Tourists will enter Machu Picchu according to a schedule
December 31, 2018

Now, to enjoy this archeological wonder, you’ll be assigned a time slot which must be strictly followed Beginning January 1, 2019, all tourists who visit Machu Picchu will have to follow …


Cusco  / Inca Trail  / Machu Picchu  / Peru
Peruvian authorities seek recognition of the Inca Trail as a sustainable tourist destination
November 7, 2018

This international recognition would not only benefit the historical sanctuary of Machu Picchu but also put the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in a position to be a first-class international …


Chicherías  / Cusco  / Music
Mama Trini is living culture, chicha, music and a lot of love
October 19, 2018

About chicherías Chicherías are traditional spaces where people get together in the afternoon to drink the famous chicha: a fermented drink made from corn. Nutrition and drunkenness, an excellent combination which …


Cusco  / Peru
Peru is a preferred destination of Australian adventure tourists
October 15, 2018

According to a study done by an international travel agency, Peru is the 2nd most highly preferred adventure destination by Austrian tourists, after Vietnam. 2018 was a record year for Australian …


Cusco  / Inca Rail
More than 100,000 French tourists will have visited Peru by the end of 2018
October 15, 2018

According to the Ministry of External Commerce and Tourism in Peru, this achievement is thanks to a series of specialized promotion campaigns in this Gallic country. Peru will set a new …


Cusco  / Festivities  / Sacsayhuaman  / Warachikuy
Warachikuy: An initiation ceremony
September 18, 2018

Tests of skill, bravery and dexterity were conducted in annual ceremonies or rituals of civil identity in the times of the Incan Empire. These were the formal steps of a …