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Planning a trip to Machu Picchu can be exciting and challenging at the same time. In this travel blog, we share the best guides and recommendations to make your new adventure unforgettable.

Peru Travel News Your Essential Update

The excitement of traveling to Peru demands current information. The travel world is continuously evolving and we are here to provide the most vital travel news directly to you so you can skip the guesswork and travel smarter. Expect instant updates on Machu Picchu regulations including new ticketing systems and circuit changes airline and route developments and the freshest Peruvian travel trends covering everything from gastronomy to sustainability and discovering hidden gems across the country.

December 17, 2025

Inca Emperors

The Inca emperors were far more than just political rulers of the Andes; they were revered as the “Sapa Inca” (The Only Inca), living deities believed to be the direct ...

December 14, 2025

Peru Currency Guide and Everything About the Peruvian Sol

The Peru currency is widely regarded by economists as the “Latin American Dollar” due to its low volatility and resilience against global inflation compared to regional...

December 14, 2025

Inca Empire Religions and the Sacred Beliefs of the Andean Civilization

Inca Empire religions formed a sophisticated theological system that integrated astronomy, agriculture, and statecraft into a unified worldview known as the Andean Cosmovision. The...

December 13, 2025

Most Popular Food in Peru

The most popular food in Peru is a complex culinary mosaic that reflects the country’s biodiversity, fusing ancient Andean ingredients like potatoes and corn with Spanish, Af...

December 12, 2025

Inca Culture Today and the Living Legacy in the Modern Andes

Inca culture today is defined not by the ruins of the past, but by the enduring social, linguistic, and spiritual practices of approximately 10 million people inhabiting the Andean...

December 11, 2025

Geographical Location of the Incas and the Vast Tahuantinsuyo Empire

The geographical location of the Incas constitutes one of the most physically diverse and challenging territories ever managed by a pre industrial civilization. Historically, the g...

December 10, 2025

Inca Quipus Definition in World History

The Inca quipus represent one of the most sophisticated intellectual achievements in world history. While ancient civilizations in Mesopotamia and Egypt developed cuneiform and hie...

December 9, 2025

Inca Kola Ingredients and What Is the Golden Soda Made Of

Travelers and locals exploring the gastronomy of Peru eventually face the golden bottle. This guide digs deep into the inca kola ingredients to understand the chemistry of the R...

December 6, 2025

Inca Poems and the Literary Legacy of the Andean Empire

The literary history of the Andes is often misunderstood because the civilization did not use a traditional alphabet like the Europeans. However inca poetry was a vibrant and essen...

December 5, 2025

Complete List of animals of machu picchu and Guide to Wildlife Species

The biodiversity within the Historic Sanctuary is staggering and often surprises visitors who come only for the archaeology. This guide provides a scientifically accurate list of m...

December 4, 2025

Ausangate Hotel Machupicchu Guide and Current Room Rates

Searching for the ideal hotel machupicchu property can be overwhelming given the sheer number of options available online. This guide specifically reviews the ausangate hotel machu...

December 3, 2025

Hotel Taypikala Boutique Machupicchu Review 2026 and Complete Hotel Guide

Aguas Calientes is often chaotic and noisy due to the constant arrival of trains and buses but the right accommodation changes the entire experience of the trip. The Taypikala Bout...

November 14, 2025

Palcoyo vs Pallay Punchu

Palcoyo vs Pallay Punchu: Which Rainbow Mountain Is Better to Visit? High in the Peruvian Andes, south of Cusco, lie two incredible natural wonders that rival the famous Vinicunca ...

November 3, 2025

Palcoyo vs Vinicunca

Palcoyo vs Vinicunca – Which Rainbow Mountain Should You Visit in Peru?When travelers think of Rainbow Mountain in Peru, they usually picture the famous Vinicunca—a stunning, mul...

October 27, 2025

Top 10 Traditional Festivals in Cusco You Can’t Miss

In Peru, no other city combines ancient tradition with an active living culture quite as deploy as Cusco. The historic capital of the Inca Empire, Cusco is a city that throbs to th...

October 21, 2025

Traveling to Peru for New Year’s Eve: Top Destinations and Experiences

As the year winds down, many travelers focus on a destination with lively celebrations, interesting culture as well as breathtaking natural beauty. If that sounds like what you are...

October 14, 2025

8 Things to do in the Sacred Valley

There are countless things to do in the Sacred Valley, but they all share something in common: a deep connection to Peru’s history, living culture, and breathtaking landscapes. Nes...

October 10, 2025

Titicaca Lake Floating Islands

The Titicaca Lake Floating Islands are a unique destination in Peru that you can’t miss. Made entirely of totora, a reed that grows in the lake, these islands are home to the Uros ...

October 7, 2025

Huchuy Picchu Mountain

Huchuy Picchu peak showed up as this recent draw in Machu Picchu Inca City. Right beside that famous Huayna Picchu hill. Tops out at roughly 2,497 meters, or 8,192 feet. Hike lasts...

October 6, 2025

Train to Machu Picchu from Cusco and Ollantaytambo

Train’s usual pick, quickest too. Often called top choice to Machu Picchu (well, to Aguas Calientes actually). Ride lasts around 1.5 hours. Companies: Peru Rail, Inca Rail. D...

October 6, 2025

Discover the Sacsayhuaman Fortress and Its ancestral legacy

The Sacsayhuaman Fortress is one of those places in Peru that you simply must visit. Located on the hills of Cusco, this stunning Incan structure continues to amaze with its size a...

October 5, 2025

Ollantaytambo: The Last Living Inca Town

Ollantaytambo sits in its own district, Urubamba province. Got one of Cusco’s big draws: that archaeological setup in Ollantaytambo. OLLANTAYTAMBO BACKSTORY This spot predate...

October 4, 2025

GUIDE Parasailing and Paragliding in Cusco

Flying with a paraglider over Cusco gives you sights of the Sacred Valley that nothing else matches. It’s one of those rush-filled activities that pumps you up big time in th...

October 3, 2025

Inca trail Permits open 2026.

Inca Trails ranks top hiking global rank, spots tight. Planning Inca path to Machu Picchu? Book trip early. Spots shift with year time, group size, Peru government caps. Just 500 ...

October 2, 2025

Why visit Peru in November 2025?

Peru in November is a special month that offers a travel experience different from the peak season. With a more temperate climate, fewer tourists, and a series of traditional festi...

October 2, 2025

Sites to Visit on the short Inca Trail

Inca Trail to Machu Picchu draws biggest hike crowds in Peru. You spot major Inca remains along, get initial look at Machu Picchu from sun door. Short on days or no want for 4 day ...

October 1, 2025

Travel Tips in Peru

Handling High Altitude: Take It Easy! Heading to high places in Peru like Cusco (around 3,399m / 11,152ft). Plan for at least a full day, maybe two, just taking it easy before doin...

September 29, 2025

Traditional Peruvian Food

Heard about Peruvian food? It’s got some really unique stuff you won’t find anywhere else. It’s a mix of hot and cold tangy and starchy strong and light tastes. Think b...

September 28, 2025

Tourism in Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu is seriously one of those places that just hits different. Not many spots in the world mix mind-blowing nature with such cool history. When you see those stone buildin...

September 26, 2025

Inti Raymi 2026 in Cusco

What’s Inti Raymi? So Inti Raymi is this really lively festival with roots way back in the Inca Empire. It happens every single year on June 24th in Cusco, Peru which sits su...

September 26, 2025

Inca Trail Tickets Schedule OPEN 2026

If you’re planing to do the Inca Trail on 2026 , the Ministry of Culture of Peru has just released the official schedule for advance reservations. This is so information fo...

September 25, 2025

Indigenous Communities in Peru

Besides the killer views and ancient ruins, Peru is home to a lot of Indigenous Peoples, sometimes called Native Peruvians. We’re talking about groups with cultures going bac...

September 19, 2025

Best Museums in Cusco

Plenty of places packed with old stuff in Cusco. Back when it ran the Inca show, empire reached out to Ecuador, Peru, Chile, Bolivia, chunks of Argentina, even a sliver of Colombia...

September 19, 2025

When to Book Machu Picchu; last minute? Or in advance?

Planning ahead for Machu Picchu tickets or grabbing them when you get there. Yeah, it’s turned into this huge spot in South America lately. So many folks head over each year....

September 15, 2025

Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu: Which one to choose on your trip to Peru?

When planning a trip to Peru, one question comes up again and again: Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu? The doubt makes total sense, since both names are often mixed up in travel blogs...

September 11, 2025

Peru in October 2026: A Traveler’s guide

If you’re thinking about traveling and can’t decide on the best month to do it, let me tell you something: Peru in October is a destination full of color, tradition, and unforgetta...

August 29, 2025

Things to do in Huaraz Peru: Complete guide for your next adventure

Things to do in Huaraz if you’ve ever asked yourself this question, the answer is simple: plenty! Peru is a country that truly has it all, from breathtaking natural wonders to a ri...

August 18, 2025

Honeymoon in Peru

A honeymoon in Peru was the perfect choice for my best friend, who got married recently. As a good maid of honor, I offered to plan her honeymoon (I just love doing these kinds of ...

August 15, 2025

2 weeks in Peru itinerary

2 weeks in Peru itinerary: If you ask me, there’s nothing better than traveling with a clear plan, but without losing the essence of adventure. I’m the type of person who sta...

August 4, 2025

The 7 best things to do in Peru in september

Peru in September is one of those destinations that I always have in mind when I start planning my travels in advance. In fact, at the beginning of the year, I already have my dest...

July 30, 2025

10 Interesting facts about Machu Picchu every traveler should know

There are many facts about Machu Picchu that continue to amaze both travelers and experts alike. If there’s one thing fascinating and remarkable about Latin America, it’...

July 17, 2025

Peru Traditions Celebrated in August 2025: Discover the Country’s Most Iconic Festivities

August in Peru turns into a living, breathing celebration of Peru traditions. From snow-capped Andean peaks to the green expanses of the Amazon, you’ll find towns buzzing with musi...

July 8, 2025

Independence Day in Peru 2026

If you’re planning a trip to Peru and noticed the date July 28 on your calendar, let me tell you it’s not just any date. That day marks Independence Day in Peru, one of the most im...

July 1, 2025

Peru National drink

The Peru national drink it’s not just a phrase you read in travel brochures or see on signs outside bars. No, for us, it’s something closer. Something that lives in family memories...

June 16, 2025

10 Traditional Dances of Peru You Need to Know

Peruvian traditional dances are so much more than just performances or tourist shows: they are the deep, living expression of a country rich in history, diversity, and raw emotion....

June 13, 2025

Festivities in Peru, celebrations for the second half of 2025

Festivities in Peru, especially those held from July to December, fill the country with color, music, and tradition. If you’re planning to travel during the second half of 20...

June 6, 2025

Learn to distinguish the differences between llama and alpaca

When you visit the Peruvian Andes—especially the region of Cusco—you’re likely to encounter animals that look like they’ve stepped out of a fairytale: elegant, with large eye...

June 4, 2025

Inti Raymi festival: Your guide to cusco's most vibrant andean celebration

More than a celebrationIf you’re thinking of heading to Peru this June, there’s absolutely one thing you can’t miss: the Inti Raymi festival. Every single...

May 27, 2025

Corpus Christi in Cusco 2025: 4 key dates of the celebration

Between May and June, one of the biggest festivities is celebrated in Peru, we are talking about the Corpus Christi in Cusco. This celebration was recongnized as National Cultural ...

May 13, 2025

5 things to do in Lima: before your Andean trip

Is it your first time in Peru? You probably already made a lot of plans about your 3 Machu Picchu Tour from Lima, about trekking, doing sandboarding or a million other things. I be...