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Visit Machu Picchu on a budget by going over some key points that will help make your next trip to the Inca Citadel a fun and affordable one. This might seem seem difficult to accomplish for a lot of potential travelers; the truth this is easier than you think as long as you... Continue Reading

So we get this question plenty of times a day from our incoming travelers, what is the elevation of Machu Picchu? The elevation of Machu Picchu is 7,972 feet (2,430 meters) above sea level. That’s just the Basic Sanctuary though, the elevation in Machu Picchu mountain and The... Continue Reading

The “Tunki” or better known in English as the cock of the rocks is the national bird of Peru. This small and colorful South American bird makes its home in several locations in the Andean regions of the continent. This bird is as emblematic to Peruvians as the Peruvian flag, the... Continue Reading

One of the major reasons travelers travel here is to visit the Inca ruins in Peru. These old buildings and monuments are not specific to simply visiting Cusco and later, Machu Picchu, the most famous of the Inca ruins. When you visit Peru, you can actually find Inca ruins all... Continue Reading

The Intipata ruins are a kind of hidden gem in the classic four day Inca trail to Machu Picchu. A frequent question we get from our Inca trail hikers is always which and how many ruins will they see along the way. The Intipata ruins are sometimes referred to as the “gringo... Continue Reading

The Tipon ruins are relatively unknown to most travelers, most will leave Cusco and probably have not heard about them. There are many Incan buildings scattered around the highlands near Cusco, The Tipons ruins are definitely one of the more unknown and off-the-beaten path... Continue Reading

These 22 Machu Picchu facts are basic pieces of information every traveler needs to discover before taking a trip to the stone city. Let’s go over some mysterious details that go as far back as its initial construction to the more recent events happening in Machu Picchu. The Inca... Continue Reading

In and Around the Urubamba valley we find several remnants of the Inca empire. Among these, are the popular Pisac ruins. These ruins are actually located in a town called Pisac and can be seen when taking a full-day Sacred Valley tour. This is usually a good day tour before... Continue Reading

There is a set of Inca structures near the town of Maras called the Moray ruins in Peru. This Inca site is usually one of the more unknown locations to tourists however it is one of the most interesting places to visit. The Moray ruins were used by the Inca to cultivate... Continue Reading

Day trips from Lima can be a wonderful option for someone who has limited time to get to know the area. There are many great places to visit just a few hours from the Miraflores district in Peru such as the Lima city tour, The Pachacamac ruins, The Ballestas Island near Paracas... Continue Reading