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Tips  / Travel  / Zero-Waste
30 Quick Tips for Zero-Waste Travel in Peru
By Salkantay Trekking Posted On December 1, 2022 Updated

Waste created by humans is responsible for the prolongation of climate change and deteriorating ecosystems. Waste in Peru has lasting effects when it becomes a part of the …

30 Quick Tips for Zero-Waste Travel in Peru
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Cusco  / Sacred Valley  / Sacsayhuaman  / Travel
20 Amazing Things to do in One Day Around Cusco
By Salkantay Trekking November 24, 2022 Updated

While the world wonder of Machu Picchu is amazing, it’s far from the only interesting thing to do around Cusco! This is a city that draws you in more at every turn. It’s …

20 Amazing Things to do in One Day Around Cusco

Dance  / Peru
Musical Fusion: The Rhythms of Peru
By Salkantay Trekking November 15, 2022 Updated

Believe it or not, Peru is a multicultural country, which is beautifully reflected in the music that’s evolved here. Music and dance are highly influential parts of Peruvian culture. Those artful mestizo sounds and …

Musical Fusion: The Rhythms of Peru

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The Vicuña: Peru’s Representative and Emblematic Species
By Salkantay Trekking November 8, 2022 Updated

Peru is a land that’s full of surprises, both naturally and culturally. The country has a beautifully vibrant landscape that inspires visitors daily from around the globe. The wildlife native to Peru is …

The Vicuña: Peru’s Representative and Emblematic Species

Cusco  / Peru
Coronavirus In Peru: The Latest Updates and FAQS About COVID-19
By Salkantay Trekking November 8, 2022 Updated

COVID-19 has generated an unprecedented global economic impact, forcing various industries and sectors to paralyze for the time being: Among them is tourism in Peru. However, the Peruvian government has designed biosafety measures that …

Coronavirus In Peru: The Latest Updates and FAQS About COVID-19

Cusco  / Machu Picchu  / Rainy Season
Is Visiting Cusco & Machu Picchu in the Rainy Season Worth It?
By Salkantay Trekking November 3, 2022 Updated

As October comes to an end, it’s time to start thinking about the rainy season in the Peruvian Andes. Come November, travelers and locals alike will gear up to face …

Is Visiting Cusco & Machu Picchu in the Rainy Season Worth It?

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The Top 10 Places to Go Glamping in South America
By Salkantay Trekking October 24, 2022 Updated

Glamping (glamorous + camping) is for people who just can’t get enough of the outdoors! It’s for active, adventurous travelers who want to explore, as well as relaxed travelers who just …

The Top 10 Places to Go Glamping in South America

Peru  / Trek
Peru’s 10 Most Visited National Parks
By Salkantay Trekking October 14, 2022 Updated

If there’s anything you need to know about Peru, it’s that this country is a natural wonderland. Its biodiversity exceeds that of most other countries in the …

Peru’s 10 Most Visited National Parks

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How I Learned Spanish in Cusco, Peru
By Salkantay Trekking October 11, 2022 Updated

For 5 years in high school and college, I studied French. And yet, I knew more Spanish after SIX MONTHS than I have ever known French. I even lived in French-speaking …

How I Learned Spanish in Cusco, Peru

Hike  / Huchuy Qosqo
The Hiker’s Haven: 18 of Peru’s Most Spectacular Treks
By Salkantay Trekking October 5, 2022 Updated

For me, it’s the hiking. I could say a whole lot about Peru…cuisine, color, history, culture, spirituality, superfoods, lively social life, cheap cost of living…but I must say, Peru’s hiking is probably the best …

The Hiker’s Haven: 18 of Peru’s Most Spectacular Treks

Lake 69
Humantay Lake vs. Lake 69: The Hidden Gems of the Peruvian Andes
By Salkantay Trekking September 12, 2022 Updated

If you’re a hiking junkie, Peru is the place for you! Several of the world’s very best hikes are found in this wonderland of snowcaps and forests, waiting to astound you with …

Humantay Lake vs. Lake 69: The Hidden Gems of the Peruvian Andes

Best  / Food  / Peru
18 Delicious & Authentic Foods to Try in Peru
By Salkantay Trekking September 9, 2022 Updated

You simply cannot visit Peru without finding your new favorite food. Crafted through generations and across all types of landscapes, Peru is home to one of the most diverse gastronomical scenes …

18 Delicious & Authentic Foods to Try in Peru

Coffee  / Peru
Java or Bust: What Makes Peruvian Coffee the World’s Very Best?
By Salkantay Trekking August 25, 2022 Updated

Peru is one of the top producers on the globe of the habit-forming coffee bean we all love. It’s the proud home of several different flavor profiles raved about by professional coffee tasters (called …

Java or Bust: What Makes Peruvian Coffee the World’s Very Best?

Ausangate  / Rainbow Mountain
15 Photos That Will Make You Want to Trek Peru’s Ausangate Mountains
By Salkantay Trekking August 19, 2022 Updated

A few hours’ drive from Cusco is the incredibly beautiful Vilcanota mountain range. It´s usually called Ausangate because it´s the highest peak and is home to some of the most outstanding landscapes on …

15 Photos That Will Make You Want to Trek Peru’s Ausangate Mountains

Puno
The 4 Best Things to Do in Puno, Peru
By Salkantay Trekking July 30, 2022 Updated

The Comprehensive Guide If you’ve ever heard of Puno, Peru, it was probably in conjunction with the extensive, high-altitude Lake Titicaca, famous for being “the highest navigable lake in the world.” …

The 4 Best Things to Do in Puno, Peru

Drinks  / Gastronomy  / Peru
13 Typical Peruvian Drinks
By Salkantay Trekking July 26, 2022 Updated

There’s no denying that Peruvian gastronomy is one of the best in the world, but you can’t enjoy a meal without pairing it with a tasty beverage. The national drink …

13 Typical Peruvian Drinks

Cusco  / Machu Picchu  / Peru
9 Things You Didn’t Know About the “Discovery” of Machu Picchu
By Salkantay Trekking July 21, 2022 Updated

In the year 1913, the world went into a frenzy when National Geographic released its April issue In the Wonderland of Peru, dedicated to the supposed “Lost City of the …

9 Things You Didn’t Know About the “Discovery” of Machu Picchu

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Family Holidays in Peru: 9 of the Best
By Salkantay Trekking July 14, 2022 Updated

Traveling with a family is one of the most exciting things you can do together. It teaches your children about other cultures, history and forms bonds and memories that’ll be …

Family Holidays in Peru: 9 of the Best

Honeymoon
The 8 Most Romantic Honeymoon Destinations in Peru
By Salkantay Trekking July 9, 2022 Updated

With Peru being one of the most bio-diverse, and naturally rich countries in the entire world, it’s no surprise that many couples flock to enjoy their honeymoon here every year. …

The 8 Most Romantic Honeymoon Destinations in Peru

Colca Canyon  / Nazca Lines  / Rainbow Mountain
The 28 Very Best Things to do in Peru
By Salkantay Trekking July 9, 2022 Updated

If you’ve never considered traveling to Peru, you are certainly missing out!  To be a relatively small country, Peru is, arguably, one of the most diverse travel destinations on the …

The 28 Very Best Things to do in Peru

Huacachina
Huacachina: The Complete Guide to Peru’s Desert Oasis
By Salkantay Trekking July 1, 2022 Updated

Huacachina, the Instagram-famous desert oasis of Peru, is the perfectlaunchpad to explore the coastal desert of the country. Peru isn’t just deep jungle and high mountains; it has another surprise …

Huacachina: The Complete Guide to Peru’s Desert Oasis

Best  / Cusco  / Peru  / Sacred Valley  / Travel  / Vinicunca
The Best Day Trips from Cusco
By Salkantay Trekking June 6, 2022 Updated

Believe us, as long as you’re in Cusco, there will always be something to do!  Every moment spent in this magnetic place of Peru reveals another breathtaking destination to explore, another …

The Best Day Trips from Cusco

South America
Peru and Beyond: 3 Best Treks in South America
By Salkantay Trekking April 29, 2022 Updated

As more borders open, it is time to grab your backpacks and get your travel goals back on track. Most countries in South America are open to tourists, so take …

Peru and Beyond: 3 Best Treks in South America

Movie
The Salkantay Trek is like a movie
By Salkantay Trekking March 23, 2022 Updated

What is the reason for this? What is Salkantay Trek? Main attractions of the film Salkantay Pass Humantay Lagoon Cocalmayo Hot Springs Machu Picchu Recently “Hasta que nos volvamos a encontrar” was released, the first Peruvian film …

The Salkantay Trek is like a movie

First Aid
Wilderness First Aid Training 2022
By Salkantay Trekking March 17, 2022 Updated

Constant Improvement In Salkantay Trekking, we believe that innovation and constant improvement are fundamental pillars that allow us to continue providing good service of responsible and professional guiding with the necessary …

Wilderness First Aid Training 2022

Best  / Ica  / Peru
7 Best Things to Do in Ica
By Salkantay Trekking March 10, 2022 Updated

Ica is one of Peru’s favorite destinations. This city is also known as the region of land and sea. Many travelers choose Ica for its beautiful sites and adventure sports practiced there.  Peru …

7 Best Things to Do in Ica

Best  / Lima  / Peru
Best Things to See and Do in Lima, Peru
By Salkantay Trekking March 2, 2022 Updated

Lima is the only South American capital with a view of the sea. And, it is a city full of tourist attractions and multicultural. Here lives the most significant population in Peru. This city …

Best Things to See and Do in Lima, Peru