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Kjolle- Lima’s hottest restaurant
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 […]
The Secret to Mountain Bike Hire in Cusco
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 […]
What is the difference between the 5 day Inca Trail and the 4 Day?
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 less people. You […]
Why you should NOT hike Rainbow Mountain
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 […]
Changes to Inca Trail regulations for 2021
The Inca Trail in 2021 may be a different experience to the current Inca Trail. Big changes to how the Inca Trail operates were announced in November 2018, due to come into place on the Inca Trail in 2020. But they did not happen. They are […]
Christmas in Peru- 7 reasons to visit
Christmas in Peru? Perhaps Peru does not spring to mind as a traditional place to visit for Christmas. But why not? A Peruvian Christmas is very different to Christmas in North America and much of Europe, although there is certainly a Spanish influence, due to the fact […]
Queuña Raymi Tree Planting Festival 2018/19
Each year, since 2007, we have planted trees together with ECOAN and various partners in the Lares Valley of Cusco. Now known as Queuña Raymi, we work alongside 21 communities to reforest the are in which they live and help to maintain the water sources, without […]
What if I told you the highest winery in the world was in Peru?
What if I told you the highest winery in the world was in Peru? 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. It was […]
5 Ways to Improve Your Inca Trail Experience
Inca Trail permits for 2020 went on sale in October. Some dates have already sold out. Over 100 companies can sell you the Inca Trail. But how can you ensure your once in a lifetime experience is as enjoyable as possible? Read on for our top […]
Huchuy Qosqo an overnight adventure
The Huchuy Qosqo Trek is a great overnight trek in Cusco. Ever dreamed about waking up at Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge, just a few minutes walk from the ruins. Then you saw the price? How about waking up just yards from Huchuy Qosqo, an old Inca […]