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Peru travel in December can be exciting. Travelers would visit the country during the coastal springtime, going into the summer, and traveling to Cusco and Machu Picchu right before the heavy rains hit the highlands.  December is also a low-travel month in Peru, so if you... Continue Reading

The fastest way to get to Machu Picchu is undoubtedly by taking the train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes, to then take the bus to the Machu Picchu entrance. There are several different routes you can take before finally arriving for your hike to Machu Picchu. The one-day... Continue Reading

There are many great hiking routes to Machu Picchu. However, a handful can be considered extraordinary due to a beautiful backdrop, including mountains, glaciers, native flora, and fauna, with Incan ruins along the way.  Travelers may have different ideas on an excellent... Continue Reading

Peru encompasses several unique destinations with many fun activities. As a result, finding fun things to do in Peru is not very difficult. Most travelers have quite the opposite issue, finding enough time to head to as many destinations and participate in as many activities as... Continue Reading

One of the most requested and mysterious destinations in the Amazon rainforest and travelers want to know if they should visit Iquitos or Puerto Maldonado, which one is best? Most travelers are eager to visit one of the most biodiverse places on earth and will need to know what... Continue Reading

Your packing list for Machu Picchu will depend mainly on the method you used to get there. There are several routes we take to reach Machu Picchu, like treks which have specific packing requirements, or train ride which has their specification about what you should pack for the... Continue Reading

The Amazon rainforest is one of the most exotic destinations on the planet. The natural landscapes and unique biodiversity make it a desirable destination for travelers. A very frequent question we get from several travelers is, “what to wear in the Amazon... Continue Reading

The Inti Raymi celebration, otherwise known as the Festival of the Sun, was a religious ceremony of the Inca Empire. Inti Raymi was held in honor of the god Inti, one of the most revered deities in the Inca religion. Inti also happens to be the god of the sun.   Many... Continue Reading

Going to Cusco? Getting Machu Picchu Reservations? Touring the Sacred Valley? There are many places to go and sights to see while in Peru. One of the most picturesque destinations is the Rainbow Mountain Peru, otherwise known as Vinicunca or the colored mountains in Peru.... Continue Reading

A complete learning guide to when is the best time to visit Machu Picchu. The guide includes the best dates, temperatures, crowd sizes, etc. Between May and September is the best time to visit Machu Picchu during the dry season. The dry season is generally the shortest... Continue Reading