The Sacred Valley of the Incas, or Valle Sagrado, is an absolutely stunning destination that you must visit. Nestled in the breathtaking Andes Mountains, this mystical region offers a rich tapestry of experiences that blend the legacy of the Inca civilization with the vibrancy of modern Peruvian life. Stretching from Pisac to Ollantaytambo, this valley … Read more
Almost all the people who arrive in Cusco (or who plan to arrive) will at some point require an agency to be able to do one of the many tours that are in the city or to be able to go to Machu Picchu. Whether for one reason or another, I dedicate this article to … Read more
Peruvian gastronomy has become another of the country’s major tourist attractions, so the gastronomic offer varies in all regions. To this, depending on where we look, we can find low prices, which allow everyone to enjoy this incredible gastronomy. Whether you are on the coast, in the mountains or in the jungle, the various foods … Read more
When you arrive in Cusco, you’ll be greeted with a beautiful array of colours from the “alpaca” shawls, sweaters, and socks being sold on the streets at reasonable prices. However, you may notice some boutiques in the city with much higher prices compared to street vendors. This may lead you to wonder about the differences … Read more
As many can imagine, Cusco is full of lodging options for all kinds of budgets due to the large number of tourists that arrive from all over the world daily. If you need information regarding accommodation options in Cusco, I will make a list by type (eg Backpackers, low, medium and high-cost hotels, lodgings etc). … Read more
One of the most frequent questions is regarding the safety of the destination to which you travel. If we add to this the number of documentaries, news and thousands of stories that are frequently heard regarding South America, it is normal that we want to make sure that we will be safe on our journey. … Read more
Who hasn’t had the idea of commemorating a trip with a tattoo in the city where you are? Either alone or with the group of people you met on a tour, with friends who came to where you are to celebrate some important event, or perhaps a night of fun with total strangers. Whatever the … Read more
Although it’s not common, many people arrive in Cusco without knowing what to do when they are in the city. Normally they arrive with organized tours or get tour packages right there, but there are always some free days in which we can go out to explore the city and surroundings and make the best … Read more
The short answer is no. But at the same time, we have to extend this to all of South America since tap water is not safe or recommended to drink, and this is due to various factors such as the chemicals that are added to the water to “purify” it, the places where it is … Read more
Something that many people overlook when planning their trips is the season in which they will visit the different places. Although some destinations have sun and pleasant weather for most of the year, others vary significantly between seasons; the same is true of the tourism they receive. Cusco is no exception to this, so planning … Read more
