Last Updated on March 15, 2021 by James Bustamante 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...Read More
Last Updated on March 12, 2021 by James Bustamante 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)...Read More
Last Updated on March 10, 2021 by James Bustamante 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...Read More
Last Updated on August 7, 2023 by James Bustamante 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...Read More
Last Updated on March 8, 2021 by James Bustamante 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...Read More
Last Updated on March 5, 2021 by James Bustamante 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,...Read More
Last Updated on March 4, 2021 by James Bustamante 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...Read More
Last Updated on March 2, 2021 by James Bustamante 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...Read More
Last Updated on March 1, 2021 by James Bustamante 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...Read More
Last Updated on February 27, 2021 by James Bustamante 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...Read More
Last Updated on February 25, 2021 by James Bustamante 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...Read More
Last Updated on February 24, 2021 by James Bustamante 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...Read More
