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What Did The Incas Eat? The Inca Diet

Last Updated on July 24, 2023 by James Bustamante What did the Incas eat? The Inca civilization had a broad yet simple list of foods they ate. Everything on the menu had to be either harvested or hunted by the...
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Huayna Picchu or Mount Machu Picchu

Last Updated on April 7, 2021 by James Bustamante Huayna Picchu or Mount Machu Picchu which of the two popular additional treks should you take during your Machu Picchu hike? While one is a more structured climb the other feels...
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Amazon Rainforest Birds to Photograph

Last Updated on April 7, 2021 by James Bustamante The Amazon rainforest birds to spot on your next trip should be a list that includes some easy-to-find species like the Macaw and some that take a bit more planning like...
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How Long Is The Machu Picchu Tour?

How Long Is The Machu Picchu Tour?

Last Updated on April 2, 2021 by James Bustamante The entire Machu Picchu tour takes anywhere from an hour and a half to around two hours in total. The full tour trip takes place from the moment you enter the...
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5 Things to Know Before Going to Machu Picchu

Cusco and Machu Picchu though are by far the more popular destinations for travelers.
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The Inca Bridge in Machu Picchu

Last Updated on March 29, 2021 by James Bustamante During your trip to Machu Picchu, you will hear about the possibility to tour through the Inca bridge. This is actually a direct reference to not one but two different Inca...
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What is Pollo a La Brasa?

Last Updated on July 24, 2023 by James Bustamante The “Pollo a la Brasa” or Peruvian rotisserie chicken has been one of the most iconic dishes for a long time in the country. Local Peruvians make having it for lunch...
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The San Pedro Market in Cusco

Last Updated on March 23, 2021 by James Bustamante The San Pedro market in Cusco has gone from a relatively unknown location within the city to a “must see” destination during anyone’s visit to the capital of the Inca empire....
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The Puka Pukara Ruins in Peru

Last Updated on March 22, 2021 by James Bustamante The Puka Pukara ruins are basically an Inca military fortress located in the Cusco near the city.  The Incas were no strangers to buildings with multiple uses and these would include...
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Lima Tour: Huaca Pucllana

Last Updated on January 6, 2023 by James Bustamante The Huaca Pucllana is a structure made from clay and adobe where the Lima culture held religious rituals between 200 AD and 700 AD. The Huaca Pucllana also served as a center for...
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Is The Cusco Tourist Ticket Worth It?

Last Updated on March 17, 2021 by James Bustamante The easy answer is yes, The Cusco tourist ticket is worth it as long as you don’t plan on taking organized trips with a travel agency or tour operator.  If you...
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Lima to Huaraz Made Easy

Last Updated on March 16, 2021 by James Bustamante Getting from Lima to Huaraz is just as easy and affordable just like any other destination within Peru. We have the option of going by car or taking a quick flight...
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