The Latest Updates on COVID-19 Travel Restrictions in Peru With such regular updates about Peru travel restrictions and coronavirus in Peru, in different regions and even cities. This article will tell you everything that you need to know about current and past travel restrictions in Peru […]
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Update August 26, 2020 by Paul Cripps, Organizer On Monday 24th of August, we organised the 3rd porter food parcel drop. As you may be aware, Peru is still in the middle of its Covid peak. Fortunately all our staff are staying safe and keeping isolated but times […]
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Travel to Peru Safely- Our Commitments As traveling opens up again, adventurers are left with a choice- do they opt for a more traditional style of traveling, or for a more private trek or bubble tour? When that day comes, you want to travel safely and […]
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Everything you need to know about choosing a safe Peruvian tour company for you and your companions as you travel this magnificent country. See choosing a safe Peruvian Adventure outfitter for more specialized information. Tourism in Peru is a competitive business. In Cusco alone, over 1,700 […]
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Experiential travel has various definitions. For me, it means to travel with your senses fully engaged. I wrote about this some years ago. How much of our travel is fully engaged? How many times when we travel are we half there and half somewhere else? Why […]
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COVID-19 has stopped travel for the time being. But what if you already had a trip booked? What if you can’t travel because of Coronavirus? This article highlights how– if your circumstances permit– you could make a big difference to those in the tourism industry by […]
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Why visit Cusco with kids? A trip to Cusco with kids is the perfect opportunity to create a memorable family holiday. The sheer diversity of Peru is amazing. The opportunities to learn while enjoying yourself are huge. Few places in the world allow you to show […]
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Villa Barranco is one in a wave of boutique hotels to open in Lima, the Peruvian capital. Situated in the coastal neighborhood of Barranco, this hotel makes an ideal base to explore the city on foot. Museums, galleries, cafes, bars, and award-winning restaurants are all within […]
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I went sightseeing the other day, through the canyonlands of Salta, Argentina. In 37 degrees heat, it left me feeling cold. Delivered from sight to sight in an air-conditioned car, emerging to stop and stare before retreating once more and moving on to the next. As […]
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When visiting Machu Picchu, adventurers are faced with a choice. Should you hike Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain? The quick answer is it’s down to personal preference (and to some extent, availability). Huayna Picchu is the slightly more ‘classic’ choice, and if you’re a lover […]
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White water rafting in Cusco and Peru White water rafting in Cusco and Peru is the perfect way to add some excitement and adrenaline to your Peru adventure (check out some of our recommended trips here!). This guide aims to outline the choice of rivers commercially […]
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Is the Inca Trail dangerous? And how can you hike the Inca Trail safely? Because the Inca Trail is so popular, most visitors do not even consider these questions. But as with any adventurous activity, you should. Being informed and prepared will allow you to hike […]
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How do you choose a safe Peru adventure outfitter? Finding a safe Peru adventure outfitter should be the first thing you consider when choosing who to travel with. Because there are thousands of companies offering adventure travel in Peru it can be hard to know who […]
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Landslides and mudslide close Salkantay Trek A large mudslide hit the village of Santa Teresa, at the end of the Salkantay Trek on 23rd February 2020. This came just days after a tourist posted videos of landslides on the Salkantay Trek on 9th February 2020. While the […]
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Your complete guide about where to stay in Barranco, Lima. Barranco is the trendy younger sibling to the Miraflores district and the perfect place to base yourself if you love street art, restaurants, and the ocean view. Where is Barranco? Barranco is in Lima, the capital […]
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Welcome to the step by step guide to camping on the Inca Trail. Here, you will find out everything that you need to know about this famous trek to Machu Picchu. What is the camping on the Inca Trail like? The camping on the Inca Trail […]
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In the whirlwind world of COVID, the Inca Trail has been closed for over a year, with just the KM104 Royal Inca trail, or the final day that walks you into Machu Picchu remaining open. However, as each storm passes, the long Inca Trail is finally […]
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Kjolle has rapidly become the new must-try place for foodies in Lima, Peru. Opened in 2018, it is the sister restaurant to award-winning Central. Central has been high on the list of food lovers visiting Lima for some years. But the only problem is getting a […]
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How to find the best mountain bike hire in Cusco The secret to mountain bike hire in Cusco is simple. If you want to hire a good bike, then you have to book a tour. The best mountain bikes hired in Cusco, are far too expensive […]
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How does the 5 Day Inca Trail Trek compare to the 4 Day Inca Trail? The 5 day Inca Trail trek hikes the same route as the 4-day Inca Trail, but you get a better experience. You share the trail and campsites with fewer people. You […]
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More problems at Rainbow Mountain Rainbow Mountain saw yet another pitched battle between locals over who has the right to charge entrance fees, on 8th March 2020. 4 people were wounded by bullets. Locals then attacked the police station, demanding those who had been held over […]
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The Inca Trail in 2021 may be a different experience from the current Inca Trail. Big changes to how the Inca Trail regulations were announced in November 2018, due to come into place on the Inca Trail in 2020. But they did not happen. They are […]
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If you’re the type of person who loves a destination for Christmas, perhaps a Peruvian Christmas is the perfect way to explore the rich culture, avoid the crowds, and of course, have yourself a merry little Christmas. Christmas in Peru is an undoubtedly magical time for […]
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Each year, since 2007, we have taken part in the Queuña Raymi Tree Planting Festival, by planting trees together with ECOAN and various partners in the Lares Valley of Cusco. Now known as Queuña Raymi Tree Planting Festival, we work alongside 21 communities to reforest the […]
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What if I told you there’s a winery in Peru that’s the highest in the world? It is not yet, but soon will be. Currently planted between 2850m and 3000m, the Apu Winery has plans to become the highest in the world by planting at 3300m. […]
Read MoreInca Trail permits go on sale in October. It’s a frequent occurence that certain dates are sold out by the end of the month. It’s no secret that the Inca Trail is one of the most popular treks in South America- if not the world. So […]
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The Huchuy Qosqo Trek is a great overnight trek in Cusco. Barely visited, stunningly beautiful, and with the opportunity to get lost within the ruins. Close to the Sacred Valley but completely shrouded from view, the Huchuy Qosqo trek is the perfect outing for those looking […]
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You don’t go to Iquitos for the silence. The people at the airfield wore headphones. After a while in the city, I began to wonder if I should too. The city is alive with the rumble of motor taxis, the whine of aircon battling the aggressive […]
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While most of the time the cities are safe for tourists, robberies in Peru do happen. It’s best to be aware of this kind of thing before traveling. 1. Armed Robberies in Peru In the wake of the COVID pandemic, petty robberies have become more common […]
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Restaurants in Lima. Lima is the culinary capital of South America. Restaurants in Lima certainly have a high standard and you best believe that there are enough different cuisines to satisfy even the pickiest of palettes. This article will explore the different cuisines and the best […]
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For years now, there has been a move away from camping in Peru and other popular trekking destinations. A shift towards day treks that stay in hotels in the valley and of building permanent accommodation on trekking routes. However, the reality of camping in Peru is […]
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Some of the best restaurants in Peru are known around the world as major players in the world of dining. Peru is known worldwide by food lovers, and the citizens are incredibly proud of its gastronomy. The cuisine varies depending on the regions and places you […]
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The Lares Trek to Machu Picchu is a fantastic trek. It allows you to interact with local people as you pass through their pueblitos, deep in the mountains. Our favorite way to do the Lares Trek is to add the one-day Inca Trail Trek, KM104 on […]
Read MoreIt’s no secret that deforestation is a huge problem in Peru, and South America as a whole. So why not offer a one-off contribution and sponsor a tree in Peru to help with reforestation in the Andes? Reforestation efforts in South America have been raging for […]
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Aside from the fact we love it personally, we believe adventure travel in Peru can elevate a holiday or tour to something altogether more exciting and memorable. Traditional tourism can be pretty passive, you are a bystander, an outsider looking in, visiting, listening, watching. With adventure […]
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The Salkantay Trek is a great alternative trek to our 5 Day Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu. Both treks take 5 days to complete; four days trekking through the beautiful Andean mountains and one day touring the world-famous Machu Picchu. Here are seven reasons to hike […]
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A Cusco cooking class is an excellent way to get your teeth into the true culture of Cusco cuisine. There are plenty of options out there- but we offer the most comprehensive and inclusive cooking class in Cusco- including a tour of a local market, a […]
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Everyone has heard of the Sacred Valley. It has a whole host of big-name sites to visit, has nice accommodation, and is on the way to Machu Picchu. But have you heard of Cusco’s South Valley? For most people as Cusco South Valley day tour would […]
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You probably know Peru is famous for Machu Picchu, and for treks such as the Inca Trail. But did you know Peru has some of the top multi-day rafting trips in the world? Amazonas Explorer started more than forty years ago as a rafting company. With […]
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Most people want to do a Sacred Valley Tour when they are visiting Cusco. And yes, the Sacred Valley is a beautiful place, overflowing with things to see, do, and experience. However, the standard Sacred Valley tour, offered by hundreds of tour agencies in Cusco all […]
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Visiting Peru without trying Peruvian drinks would not be right. Imagine holidaying in France without wine. A visit to Dublin without Guinness. Cold Russian nights without a warming glass of Vodka. An impromptu Cuban street party without Rum. Peruvian drinks, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, are a […]
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