Salkantay Trek is one of the best multi-day hikes in Peru that will take you from Cusco to Aguas Calientes, a gateway to Machu Picchu. Our Salkantay Trek travel guide includes everything you need to know; practical information, itinerary, useful tips, facts, trail length, difficulty, altitude, and also our experience with Alpaca Expeditions.
Read MoreOllantaytambo is a picturesque town in the Peruvian Andes near Cusco and home to Ollantaytambo ruins. For many travelers, it is also the last stop before visiting Machu Picchu. Our Ollantaytambo travel guide features things to do in Ollantaytambo, tips on how to get, best day trips and tours, and where to stay.
Read MoreSacsayhuaman (sometimes spelled Saqsaywaman) in Cusco is a must-visit ruin while exploring the Peruvian region of Incas. Our travel guide includes tips on visiting Sacsayhuaman independently; we share how to get there from Cusco, things to know, what to expect, tours, or accommodation.
Read MoreInca Trail is the most traditional hike to Machu Picchu. In this classic four day Inca Trail hiking guide, we share everything you need to know about trekking from Cusco and our experience with Alpaca Expeditions, a local Peruvian tour operator. Includes Inca Trail itinerary, trail description, length, ruins, altitude, what to pack, permit, and how to book in advance.
Read MoreAre you planning a hike to Machu Picchu and deciding which trek is better, Inca Trail or Salkantay Trek? We've done both hikes from Cusco, and here's our comparison of the Salkantay Trek vs. the Inca Trail. We'll help you sort out what trek around Peruvian Andes is the best fit for you. Includes description of trails, altitude, facilities, how many days, difficulty, packing, and hiking tips.
Read MorePisac is a small town in the Peruvian Sacred Valley, famous for the market and Pisac Ruins towering atop the hill. Read our Pisac travel guide, including tips on exploring the Inca ruins, how to get from Cusco to Pisac; we share our experience if it's better to travel independently or with a tour, cost of travel, entrance fee, and how to enjoy this top day trip from Cusco.
Read MoreHiking to Humantay Lake is undoubtedly one of the best day trips from Cusco, Peru. Read our Laguna Humantay hiking guide, including tips on how to get there from Cusco (with a tour or independently), how to deal with the altitude, what to pack, and where to stay, so your only task will be trekking the moderately-difficult trail and enjoying the incredible scenery.
Read MoreHere is our practical 7-day Cusco itinerary, featuring must-visit places and attractions in the Peruvian capital of the Inca Empire. There are lots of day trip options, hikes, and things to do in Cusco so that you can extend your travel itinerary to a 10-day alternative. This travel guide includes tips on how to plan your week-long trip, tours, and accommodation.
Read MorePeru's Sacred Valley is, together with Cusco, a gateway to Machu Picchu. Read our Sacred Valley travel guide that includes the best things to see and do, but also tips on when is the best time to visit, where to stay, or how to get around. Explore the beautiful ruins of Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Moray, Saqsaywaman, Chinchero, or Maras Salt Mines.
Read MoreMachu Picchu is a top attraction and the main reason to get on the plane and visit Peru in South America. Visiting Machu Picchu should be the highlight of your travels, but planning this trip can be challenging. Our travel guide covers essential things to know, tickets, fees, accommodation, how to get, trains, shuttle buses, treks, tours, or altitude.
Read MoreAre you planning on visiting the recently discovered Rainbow Mountain from Cusco? Our Rainbow Mountain hiking guide covers essential things to know before traveling to this beautiful place in Peru. Includes how to get from Cusco to Rainbow Mountain (also Vinicunca) with a tour or independently, Red Valley hike, what to pack, how much things cost, and tips to acclimate to high altitude.
Read MoreCusco is one of the top travel destinations in Peru, and it has so much to offer. If you plan on spending a day or two in Cusco and want to explore the area outside the city limits, you have to visit the famous Machu Picchu or Sacred Valley. But there is much more. Our travel guide features tips on the best day trips from Cusco that you can make either independently or with a tour.
Read MoreOur comprehensive travel guide to Cusco, the former capital of the Inca Empire, covers things to know before you go. One of the best cities in Peru, Cusco is also known as a gateway to Machu Picchu. Read tips on the best things to do in Cusco, top attractions, tours, day trips, safety, where to stay, what to pack, when to visit, how to get.
Read MoreOur travel guide features the best ways to get to Machu Picchu, Peru, from Cusco or Lima. Read more about getting to Machu Picchu by train, bus, plane, car, trekking, hiking, or with a guided tour.
Read MoreBoleto Turistico, known as Cusco Tourist Ticket, includes all the top ruins, sites, and museums in Cusco, Peru, and its surroundings. Our travel guide features tips on how and where to buy, a list of covered sites, a ticket description, and an answer to a question, whether it is worth it to buy Boleto Turistico?
Read MoreDo you plan on hiking the famous Inca Trail to Machu Picchu and need to know what to pack and what to leave behind? We've got you covered. Our ultimate tried and tested Inca Trail Packing List includes all essentials you must have with you for this once in a lifetime adventure.
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