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One of the most common questions travelers ask when planning a trip to Peru is: When is the best time to go? The answer isn’t as simple as choosing a single month. Peru is a country of extreme geographic diversity, and many regions: the Andes, the Amazon, and the Coast. Each one has its own […]

There’s no single “correct” way to travel Peru. Some travelers come for high-altitude treks, others for food and culture, and some for comfort, slow travel, or a mix of everything. Yet many itineraries still look the same: Cusco, Machu Picchu, and a quick return home. Peru rewards a more intentional approach. Choosing an itinerary based […]

For many travelers, Machu Picchu is the reason Peru appears on the map. It’s iconic, meaningful, and absolutely worth the journey. But Peru is not a one-destination country. From high-altitude trekking routes to the Amazon rainforest and the Pacific coast, the country offers an extraordinary range of experiences that are often overlooked. If you’re already […]

Planning a trip to Peru in 2026 often starts with big highlights: Machu Picchu, the Andes, and multi-day treks through remote landscapes. But for many travelers, especially those coming from North America, one question comes up early in the planning process: how will altitude affect me? The good news is that high altitude in Peru […]

Cusco in 2026: familiar, but changing Cusco remains one of the world’s most visited cultural destinations, but the way travelers experience it is evolving. In 2026, the city is no longer just a starting point for Machu Picchu, it’s a base for deeper exploration, new routes, and more intentional travel. This shift favors travelers who […]

Cusco is often presented as a city of landmarks. Places like Sacsayhuamán, Tambomachay, and Qenqo appear on every itinerary, and for good reason. These are key sites for understanding Inca engineering, power, and urban planning. But the Inca understanding of the world was not limited to isolated monuments. It was shaped by movement, landscape, water, […]

A Remote High-Altitude Ice Cap Qelqaya (commonly spelled Quelccaya) is the largest tropical ice cap in the world, located in the southern Peruvian Andes between the Cusco and Puno regions. Sitting above 5,000 meters (16,400 ft), it is a high-altitude expedition. Reaching Qelqaya requires time, acclimatization, and logistics. The reward is access to one of […]

Salkantay is not a trek you rush through. It demands time, effort, and a certain disposition to be uncomfortable. Long days over mountain passes, and valleys. Moving from exposed alpine terrain into warmer, greener landscapes. The reward comes slowly, often after effort, and never all at once. What makes Salkantay demanding is a combination of […]

Have you ever heard of the Choquequirao trek? It is perhaps considered one of the most difficult in the entire Cusco region. This is because it has very steep uphill and downhill sections that are exhausting. However, this hike is perhaps one of the most scenic and beautiful in Cusco. The big question that comes […]

Why Adding an Extra Hike Transforms Your Machu Picchu Visit? Most travelers walk into Machu Picchu, wander the citadel for an hour or two, take the postcard photo and leave without ever realizing that the true magic of the sanctuary lies above it. Nothing compares to seeing Machu Picchu from its surrounding peaks. The citadel […]