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Peru is well known throughout the world for a variety of reasons, among them is the fact that it is home to Pisco, a type of Peruvian brandy made with wine grapes such as Quebranta, Negra Corriente, Mollar, Italia, Moscatel, Albilla, Torontel y Uvina. There are a plethora of ways... Continue Reading

One of the darkest Inca archeological sites would have to be the mysterious Qenqo temple. It is located just minutes from the city of Cusco so if you are looking for a good day hike while you acclimate then this Inca site happens to be a great choice. This will help later on when... Continue Reading

The Tambomachay ruins are another great place to visit while you are in the Peruvian highlands. This Inca construction is located near the city of Cusco and is the perfect destination for anyone spending a few days in the Inca city who is looking to do a little exploring. The... Continue Reading

The Sun Gate at Machu Picchu was known to the Inca as “Inti Punku” and it is also one of the most requested hikes to Machu Picchu by most travelers. It can be a stand-alone hike but for most people, it happens to be the deciding factor when choosing a trek leading to the Inca... Continue Reading

The Flag of Peru is said to be the maximum national symbol for Peruvians. This is very apparent as you walk down the streets of Lima when a big football match is about to take place. You will quite literally see over half the population wearing the national jersey with the flag... Continue Reading

What are some of the activities in Cusco? What can you do? walk around? Take time out to relax? We have many clients asking this same question. Continue Reading

The Suspiro a la Limeña recipe or Suspiro Limeño is a well-known local dessert. Peruvian cuisine is known for its savory dishes but did you know Peruvians love sweets as well? Check out the Suspiro a la limeña recipe that traces its origins to where else? Lima! History of Suspiro... Continue Reading

The Wiñay Wayna ruins are a set of stone buildings put together during the reign of the Inca empire. This construction is one of many that were built and have been hidden under the deep lush rainforest for many years. It can now be visited while you are on your way to the Machu... Continue Reading

There are various interesting places to visit in the city of Cusco. The San Blas neighborhood is one of these cool destinations. San Blas is also known as the art district in the capital of Cusco. Visiting this street before going on your Machu Picchu hike can be the perfect... Continue Reading

As a Travel Agency, one of the biggest questions we receive from incoming travelers is usually “Do you have Internet in Peru?”. The Simple answer is a resounding “yes” so there is little to worry about.  If you want to know what your connectivity options are while in Peru... Continue Reading