Machu Picchu Tours office team

our team

Meet the Local Experts Behind Your Adventure

We are much more than a standard travel agency; we are a collective of passionate Cusqueños and seasoned outdoor professionals dedicated to sharing the true essence of our homeland. As a 100% locally owned and fully licensed operator headquartered right here in the heart of the Andes, our roots run deep within the Quechua culture.

Choosing us means you are traveling directly with the source bypassing international middlemen to ensure your journey directly supports and empowers local communities. Our team brings together decades of combined, on-the-ground experience. We didn’t just learn about the ancient Inca trails from a textbook; these mountains are our backyard. From our meticulous logistics team to our certified expert guides, we blend deep-rooted local knowledge with world-class operational standards, guaranteeing a flawless, safe, and profoundly authentic adventure.

Inca Trail Porters at km 82 with the Machu Picchu Tours logo

Our Leadership & Founder

Led by our founder, John Taqquere, a native of Cusco with over 14 years of active field experience. Having walked the ancient trails countless times, John built this company on the principles of exceptional service, sustainable tourism, and a profound respect for Inca heritage.

Expert Professional Guide

With over 14 years of active field experience leading expeditions across the Andes, John is a fully licensed professional.

Native Cusco Heritage

Born and raised in the heart of the Andes, John offers an authentic perspective that no guidebook can match.

Ethical Travel Founder

Driven by a profound commitment to his community, John founded this agency to champion sustainable tourism

Our Professional Tour Guides

Our guides are the heart of our operations. Fluent in English and highly trained in history, archaeology, and wilderness first aid, they are true storytellers. Born and raised in the Andes, they don’t just recite facts they connect you with the living history of our ancestors.

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Luis Martínez

Professional Adventure Guide
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John Taqquere

Professional Trekking Guide
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Carlos Fernández

professional spiritual guide

Our Office Team

Our Cusco-based office team handles all your trek logistics. We operate 24/7 to secure your government permits, book train tickets, and manage any dietary restrictions. You book with us, and we take care of the exact execution.

  • 24/7 Travel Consulting & Support
  • Direct Permit & Ticket Management
  • Multilingual Customer Service
Cusco Office Team
Trekking Chefs and Porters

Our Chefs & Porters

Our chefs prepare fresh, high-quality meals in the mountains, while our porters safely transport all camp equipment. As a legally compliant operator, we strictly enforce fair wages, provide health insurance, and supply proper trekking gear for all our field staff.

  • Experienced High-Altitude Chefs
  • Fair Wages & Ethical Treatment
  • Proper Equipment for all Porters

Private Transport & Drivers

Our licensed drivers safely navigate the Andean roads and the Sacred Valley. We own and maintain a modern fleet of private vehicles to ensure comfortable airport transfers and direct transportation to all trailheads.

  • Fully Licensed Local Drivers
  • Modern, Air-Conditioned Vehicles
  • Strict Maintenance Protocols
Private Transport Fleet
Inca Trail Porters at km 82 with the Machu Picchu Tours logo
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