The Santa Cruz Trek in Peru can be more specifically found near Huaraz between the Cordillera Blanca and Andes mountain ranges. The majority of hiking enthusiasts are attracted to the trails that lead to Machu Picchu and will simply overlook this challenging and incredibly beautiful route. The Santa Cruz Trek in Peru will take you...Read More

One of the most beautiful lagoons in the world you can visit is the Laguna 69 in Peru. More precisely, it is located in the Huaraz region of the country high in the Huascaran national park. This lagoon is not just a beautiful sight, the hike to reach it is an adventure in itself.  If...Read More

There are two basic forms of Inca trail hikes that lead to the stone city of Machu Picchu. The traditional routes taken by the Incas to reach the citadel have been the most popular treks taken by travelers throughout the years. The enigmatic paths will traverse pristine landscapes that border on the impressive and beautiful....Read More

Miraflores in Lima, Peru will undoubtedly be one of your stops when you visit the capital city. This is a rather upscale district that is roughly 6.2 miles (10 km) from Lima’s city center.  Miraflores was one of the original areas that were established by the Spanish (but not formalized) right after the foundation of...Read More

Hikes in Peru can include the most well-known trekking experiences that begin in places like Cusco or Arequipa and Chachapoyas. Some of the more popular routes are the Inca trail hike to Machu Picchu or the Salkantay trek which offers more of a challenge than other routes. There are lesser-known hikes that begin in other...Read More

Peru custom tours are made to better suit any traveler’s schedule, group size, preferred destinations in Peru, accommodation style, private or group style trip. There is a big difference between a cookie-cutter trip that has set dates, and services vs a custom trip that has been tailored to better fit your particular needs. Let’s go...Read More

A fantastic destination to visit with picturesque landscapes in Puno is Taquile island. This remote destination is just one of many small islands we’ll find as we tour the massive Lake Titicaca. The island of Taquile has a local community that focuses on making knitted handicrafts. Interestingly, men do most of the knitting in this...Read More

There are a couple of ways to take a Machu Picchu one day hike. There are several types of travelers that usually show up in Cusco. Many arrive for a long 7-10 day trip that includes the important Machu Picchu hike as well as many day tours like the Rainbow Mountain or a trip to...Read More

Visitors from around the globe commonly flood the city of Lima every year for one of Peru’s most important celebrations. On July 28th Peru celebrates the anniversary of Jose de San Martín’s proclamation of independence in Lima’s Plaza de Armas. The following day on the 29th of July, Peru honors its Armed Forces and National...Read More

The Cusco airport is one of the most important gateways for travel in all of Peru. It is called the Alejandro Velasco Astete Airport, and it is located in the province and region of Cusco. If you want to get to the city of Cusco, the Machu Picchu hike, the rainbow mountain, or the Sacred...Read More