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Why You Should Spend Christmas and New Year in Cusco
September 28, 2019

Christmas and New Year is a special time of year, and you want to have a wonderful time full of festive fun. This time of year in Cusco will likely …


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The Ultimate Peru Packing List 2024 (Part 1)
September 25, 2019

Traveling to Peru is usually for a long vacation. It’s far away from most places so you want to make the most of your time away. There are some things …


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6 Things That Will Surprise You in Cusco
September 18, 2019

Cusco is a magical place that is full of ancient history, natural wonders, and some intriguing customs and traditions. You may have some expectations before you arrive, but there will …


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Peruvian Plates You Must Try: Celebrate Peruvian Gastronomy Day
September 8, 2019

With Peruvian food gaining quite the reputation worldwide, trying as many of the delicious options as possible should be a big part of your trip. From fresh coastal delights and …


Cusco  / Gastronomy  / Peru  / souvenirs  / Travel  / Trek
The Best Cusco Souvenirs to Take Home
September 6, 2019

We all love to take something home from our trips abroad to remember our adventure by, and to show off to friends and family. However, sometimes it can be difficult …


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Gastronomy in Cusco: 7 Famous Foods you Must Try
August 29, 2019

Peru is quickly growing as one of the best gastronomies in the world. It’s been winning awards for a few years now, and it’s no wonder why. From coastal fishy …


Cusco  / Inca Trail  / Machu Picchu  / Mountains  / Peru  / Trek
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 …


Inca Trail  / Machu Picchu  / Peru
Get to know the details about the Machu Picchu LEGO set that could be on the market before long
May 3, 2019

If you’ve been to Machu Picchu, the main tourist attraction in South America, this news with be particularly exciting for you.LEGO Ideas is an internet platform that allows its users …


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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 …


Mountains  / Peru  / photographers  / Rainbow Mountain
Amazing people (and llamas) at Rainbow mountain: 8 photos to discover this natural wonder in Peru
March 21, 2019

Surprise yourself with a destination like no other: Vinincunca mountain. On the surface of this impressive mountain, the colors of the rainbow are sprinkled one after another: turquoise, magenta, yellow. …


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 …


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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  / 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 …


Cuisine  / National Park  / Peru
5 reasons Peru is considered the richest country in the world
January 25, 2019

The Ministry of External Commerce and Tourism, through Promperú, launched a new advertising campaign of international importance: “Peru, the richest country in the world.” People all over the world shared …


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Peru among the best tourism destinations in the world: Culture, gastronomy and Machu Picchu
December 14, 2018

For the seventh consecutive year, Peru is chosen as the best gastronomic destination in the world. The World Travel Awards were created in 1993 to recognize, reward and celebrate excellence …


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Starting in December, bringing plastic to Machu Picchu will be prohibited
November 8, 2018

The Peruvian government approves a law to reduce plastic usage in various protected areas and government-run facilities No more plastic We all know that plastic is one of the most environmentally harmful …


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 …


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 …


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About Cusco – Discover everything
March 12, 2018

Cusco is one of the most important tourist destinations in Peru, and in Latin America. It offers its visitors, in both a unique and spectacular way, a rich historical and …


Peru  / Travel
Where to visit in Peru
March 12, 2018

The world has choses its new Seven Wonders, and many countries choose their own (natural or not). Undoubtedly, the whole planet has beautiful things to offer and we would need …


Machu Picchu  / News  / Peru  / Travel
New entrance fees for Machu Picchu
January 12, 2018

For those who wish to visit the Incan citadel of Machu Picchu, Peru's main tourist destination, the purchase rate this year is 152 soles for the morning group, and 100 …


Inca Trail  / Machu Picchu  / Peru
Five tips before taking the Inca Trail
December 26, 2017

to walk the Inca Trail to the citadel of Machu Picchu You have already made the decision to go to fulfill one of your dreams: to make that mythical trip, to …


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U.S Portal publishes 24 reasons to never travel to Peru
December 26, 2017

The US portal, Matador Network, published the '24 reasons to never travel to Peru '. After reading them, the Internet users - no doubt - will start preparing the backpack. The …