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Today, let’s go visit Raqchi, the Archeological site. There are many lesser-known towns, villages, and archeological sites near Cusco that have an interesting history. Since there are other better-known destinations to see, most travelers will gravitate towards them, such as the... Continue Reading

Most people won’t know that the language of the Inca was actually “Quechua”. This South American language has roughly 12 million speakers throughout the Andes as well as the Amazon rainforest.  Quechua is actually still spoken today and is part of regular everyday life... Continue Reading

There are three different trains to Machu Picchu of which two are availabe to tourists. Let's go over the various trains along with pricing and details. Continue Reading

Everyone knows about Machu Picchu the Inca city but did you know there is a Machu Picchu cocktail? This colorful concoction is prepared with a base of Pisco, grenadine, mint, and orange juice. Origin of Machu Picchu Cocktail This Pisco based drink’s origins can be a little murky... Continue Reading

A favorite place to stop by and have a nice lunch in Miraflores is the Larcomar shopping center that overlooks the Pacific coastline. Most travelers that spend time in Lima will 100% visit Larcomar at some point which is great since some of the best restaurants in Larcomar have... Continue Reading

There is a lot of chatter about the Inca city. Most of the conversation always references the hikes to Machu Picchu but many want to know why is Machu Picchu important in the first place?  So Why is Machu Picchu important? Because it is an ancient Inca city rediscovered in... Continue Reading

The Temple of the Moon, located halfway down Huayna Picchu, in the Machu Picchu complex has always been considered one of the more mysterious temples within the Incan city.  To access the temple of the moon, travelers will have to climb Huayna Picchu at least halfway... Continue Reading

The Machu Picchu Temple of The Condor is one of the most iconic temples located within the Inca city.  The Inca took this natural formation that is part of the mountain and managed to condition this “living rock” to resemble the open wings of a giant Andean Condor. Adding to the... Continue Reading

The Machu Picchu Temple of the Sun is one of the most sacred temples in the entire Inca citadel. The temple was constructed above the cave of the royal tomb on a naturally occurring formation made from granite rock. One key distinction about the Temple of the Sun is that it is... Continue Reading

Among the many places to see in Machu Picchu, one of the most important is the temple of the three windows which are present near the Machu Picchu main square. The temple of the three windows has always been a source of conversation as to what the purpose and origins are. Along... Continue Reading