Most people won’t know that the language of the Inca was actually “Quechua”. This South American language has roughly 12 million speakers throughout the Andes as well as the Amazon rainforest.  Quechua is actually still spoken today and is part of regular everyday life to many. It represents a vast history as well as cultural...Read More

There are three different trains to Machu Picchu of which two are availabe to tourists. Let's go over the various trains along with pricing and details.Read More

Everyone knows about Machu Picchu the Inca city but did you know there is a Machu Picchu cocktail? This colorful concoction is prepared with a base of Pisco, grenadine, mint, and orange juice. Origin of Machu Picchu Cocktail This Pisco based drink’s origins can be a little murky but the information that is available allows...Read More

A favorite place to stop by and have a nice lunch in Miraflores is the Larcomar shopping center that overlooks the Pacific coastline. Most travelers that spend time in Lima will 100% visit Larcomar at some point which is great since some of the best restaurants in Larcomar have absolutely amazing menus. In this shopping...Read More

There is a lot of chatter about the Inca city. Most of the conversation always references the hikes to Machu Picchu but many want to know why is Machu Picchu important in the first place?  Machu Picchu 1 Day Express Tour $360/person So Why is Machu Picchu important? Because it is an ancient Inca city...Read More

The Temple of the Moon, located halfway down Huayna Picchu, in the Machu Picchu complex has always been considered one of the more mysterious temples within the Incan city.  To access the temple of the moon, travelers will have to climb Huayna Picchu at least halfway before heading to the Incan structure. Most historians don’t believe...Read More

The Machu Picchu Temple of The Condor is one of the most iconic temples located within the Inca city.  The Inca took this natural formation that is part of the mountain and managed to condition this “living rock” to resemble the open wings of a giant Andean Condor. Machu Picchu Express Tour: Machu Picchu in...Read More

The Machu Picchu Temple of the Sun is one of the most sacred temples in the entire Inca citadel. The temple was constructed above the cave of the royal tomb on a naturally occurring formation made from granite rock. One key distinction about the Temple of the Sun is that it is the only building...Read More

Among the many places to see in Machu Picchu, one of the most important is the temple of the three windows which are present near the Machu Picchu main square. The temple of the three windows has always been a source of conversation as to what the purpose and origins are. Along with the Machu...Read More

The Machu Picchu mirrors were originally seen by Hiram Bingham on his second visit through Machu Picchu back in the year 1912, this was a more extensive excursion so there were a few new items he had not seen the first time. When he finally came upon them he saw two bowl-shaped objects that were...Read More