info@salkantaytrekking.com +51 958 191 179


Cusco  / Environment  / Peru
Could Cusco be the first zero-plastic city in Peru? 3 reasons why we think the answer is “Yes”
Posted On 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 …

Continue Reading
No Comment


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 …


Trek
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 …


Trek
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 …


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 …


Awards  / Best  / Gastronomy  / Machu Picchu  / Peru
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 …


Literature  / Story  / Travel
TravelBlog: My crazy encounter with the mountains of Cusco (Part 1)
December 6, 2018

I never knew what it was that pursued me, this dark feeling that wouldn’t leave me in peace. My job in a lawyers’ office had become routine. Wake up, go …


Bird  / bird-watching  / photographers  / PROMPERÚ
China: They choose Peru as the best destination in the world for bird-watching
December 1, 2018

bird watching A good word to describe Peru is “diverse.” It’s not just a country with incredible cultural diversity but is also characterized by its natural diversity. Since Peru has almost …


Environment  / Lucre
Salkantay Foundation and the District Municipality of Lucre come together for a cleaning campaign of the Lucre-Huacarpay swamp
November 27, 2018

Swamps are beautiful places which contain shallow waters either constantly or only temporarily, due of flooding. Many species of animals and plants live there. Besides that, they’re temporary homes for …


Huayna Picchu  / Machu Picchu  / Mountains  / Wayna Picchu
And now which should I climb: Machu Picchu Mountain or Wayna Picchu?
November 21, 2018

Really, the attractions Cusco offers are unending. Although Machu Picchu is known globally for the beauty of its ancient architecture, it also offers a lot of fun for lovers of …


Music  / Sky Camp  / Songs
5 songs to star-gaze with from your bed in Sky Camp
November 12, 2018

Are you a lover of the stars? Do you imagine watching the night sky from the comfort of your own bed? In front of 2 colossal, snowy mountains, you’ll find …


Aguas Calientes  / Environment  / Machu Picchu  / News  / Peru  / SERNANP
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 …


Awards  / Music
DIRCETUR and Regional Government of Cusco recognizes Salkantay Trekking for its social service
October 30, 2018

Regional Government of Cusco recognizes the general manager of Salkantay Trekking for his important works of social service In a special ceremony, the Regional Government of Cusco, through DIRCETUR, closed out …


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 …


Inca Trail  / Machu Picchu  / News
Inca Trail: Specialists from 6 countries meet in Cusco to confront possible natural disasters
October 16, 2018

International technical teams search for answers to probable natural disasters that could affect this UNESCO World Heritage Site. If you’ve been to Cusco, you’ve surely heard of the Inca Trail through …


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 …


Music
5 Cusquenian songs (on Spotify) to take your soul on a journey
October 9, 2018

Cusco is visited annually by more than 3 million tourists drawn to the beauty of its archeological sites. The architectural richness of the capital of Tawantinsuyu is just one example …