So far our adventures have only taken us to South America once to hike the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. We loved everything about our trip! We managed to swing through Columbia on our way down but only managed to hang out in the International Lounge on our way to Peru.
As of 2001 it is no longer possible to hike the Inca Trail without a guide. All travelers should go through an authorized travel agency to hike the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. It is up to you to decide whether you want to pack your personal belongings or hire a porter. A travel agency…
I’m sitting here behind my keyboard thinking to myself “Is Cusco, Peru a safe place to visit?” As it turns out, the answer is yes. Be reasonable, prefer daytime and enjoy all that Cusco has to offer. Cusco is one of the most visited cities in Peru because of its proximity to the famous site…
With Machu Picchu becoming one of the most visited monuments in South America, chances are very high that you will end up spending a few days in Cusco while in Peru. Cusco is also a famous city among backpackers and hikers wanting to take in the adventure of hiking the Inca trail to Machu Picchu,…
If you are a citizen of Morocco, you will need a visa to visit Peru as a tourist. Because I am a resident of the State of Arizona, the closest consulate of Peru is the one in Los Angeles: Consulado General del Perú en Los Angeles” While visa requirements vary, I want to bring to…
When I was in Cusco, a lot of people recommended that I make time to visit ChocoMuseo (Chocolate Museum) and I am very glad I did!!! ChocoMuseo is a cacao and chocolate museum located in the heart of Cusco, Peru.The museum showcases the history of the cacao tree in Peru and how chocolate is made…
“24 pounds of weight on my back for 4 days during which 26 miles of distance should be covered! Sun, rain, snow, cold, heat and high altitude” If you are planning on hiking the Inca trail to Machu Picchu, then congratulations!! You are about to dive into one of the most beautiful adventures in South…
Today is the day! We are finally starting our four days Inca trail pilgrimage to Machu Picchu. We met our travel group at 04:30 am in downtown Cusco, loaded our backpacks in the bus and started the drive towards the trail head where the adventure begun! Our first stop was the porters house. This is…
While hiking the famous Rainbow Mountain in Peru, a lot of people miss on a hidden gem called “Red Valley” It is a side hike on your way up to Rainbow Mountain lookup that has a lot to offer in terms of natural beauty and uniqueness. If you are in the planning phase to hike…
Whether you are in Peru to trek the Inca trail, RainbowMountain, Humantay lake or Sarcantay; you are more likely to spend a few daysin the capital city of the Incan empire and a UNESCO’s world heritage sitesince 1983. In this article I share with you 10 places you must visitwhen in Cusco. Ready? Go! Plaza…
Humantay Lake, also known as Laguna Humantay in Spanish, is one of the most beautiful lakes on the planet. Humantay stands for “The Head of the Gods” and is a worship site for the Incan people. The trailhead is located 3 hours and 30 minutes from Cusco. Hiking to the lake takes approximately 1.5 hours…
