Trekking in Peru is an amazing and rewarding experience. Whether you are an active individual seeking an alternative route of getting to Machu Picchu or an experienced hiker who loves exploring off the beaten path, the variety of treks in Peru will take your level of adventure to new heights… literally!
Category: "Cusco Guide"
Satisfying Your Hunger in Cusco – Whatever Your Budget
Although Lima is known to be the best place in Peru for going out to eat, it goes without saying that you might also get hungry while you are in Cusco as well.
Sweating It Out in the Sacred Valley
Tipon: Garden of Kings and Land of the Cuy
Maureen visits the archaeological site of Tipón in Cusco during low season and finds she has the place to herself.
Shopping Secrets of Cusco
If you are a shopper who enjoys the thrill of the hunt, Cusco has several unique shopping experiences that most tourists never discover. Venturing off the beaten path, you will find the perfect souvenir and enjoy an adventure you won’t soon forget.
History in Stone: An In-Depth Cusco City Tour
A detailed guide to the top attractions in the ancient Incan capital of Cusco, from SouthAmerica.travel
Carnival fun in Ollantaytambo
If you’re going to Ollantaytambo during the Carnival in late January and early February beware of youngsters.
100 Years Of Machu Picchu
It’s true: a whole century has passed since Hiram Bingham re-discovered Machu Picchu, and Peru will be celebrating with typical enthusiasm. In the words of one government official, Culture Minister Juan Ossio has said “Celebrations must be over the top.”
Hidden Cusco Travel Ideas
There are hundreds of treasures to be visited in the Cusco area you may not have heard of, most of which can be explored just by adding a few extra days to your stay.
Cusco Ethno-tourism: the community of Cuyuni
Just an hour outside Cusco is Cuyuni. A rural community, it has implemented a novel ‘living’ tourist circuit: a walk of four hours through traditional Andean scenery interrupted by actors playing themselves, offering visitors a resumed and interactive look at their customs and their daily lives. The trip ends with a novoandino buffet with a view of the mighty Ausangate.
Lose Yourself in Paucartambo
For The Karikuy blog, Francis Sin describes his unforgettable experience at the annual Virgen del Carmen festival in Paucartambo.
Machu Picchu reveals new secrets: Inkaraqay
Only ever seen by a few people over the past century, the Inca site of Inkaraqay located on an inaccessible and nearly vertical side of the Huayna Picchu mountain that overlooks Machu Picchu, is only now being revealed to the wider world.
