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The Best Things to Do in Cusco in 2 Days?
Posted On 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 …

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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 …


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 …


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Want to eat healthy, cheap and with zero plastic in Cusco?
May 16, 2019

We are in a very interesting moment in human history. A few days ago, an important news story informed that CO2 emissions have reached the highest level ever in the …


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), …


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 …


Inca Trail  / Machu Picchu
The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu: An enjoyable, amazing and unforgettable adventure
April 29, 2019

If you’re a lover of new experiences and you like to live intensely, the Inca Trail is for you! Its natural beauty and archeological importance are unbeatable. The Inca Trail …


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 …


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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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 …


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Surprised by the Cusco flag? Here we’ll tell you its true story
March 12, 2019

We’re sure that most of you thought of three things as soon as you got to Cusco. You felt a powerful energy, you suffered from the altitude and the flag …


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 …


Lares  / Trek
Lares, the sacred water route
February 19, 2019

The Sacred Valley of the Incas is one of the most fertile and beautiful places in the Cusco region. The Vilcanota river crosses in the middle of the mountains with …


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 …


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InstaBlog: 8 Instagram pictures to remember the Inca Trail while it’s closed
February 11, 2019

If you’re a lover of new experiences and you like to live intensely, the Inca Trail is for you! The beauty of its natural places and its archeological importance are …


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 …


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 …