The Inca weapons used by the Inca Empire during their battles with other native communities or with Spanish Conquistadors could be particularly brutal. The Inca empire was very organized, they were able to put together a community of over 10 million subjects composed of many different local tribes. This allowed the Inca army to be...Read More

Dead woman’s pass on The Inca Trail is not only one of the most iconic parts of this Machu Picchu hike. It is also one of the most difficult as well as memorable sections of the entire trip. This area on the 4-day Inca trail tends to be the one that makes most of the...Read More

Yes, you will need a tour guide for Machu Picchu, this has been the rule ever since it was established in July of 2017. Going to Machu Picchu is usually a once-in-a-lifetime event for most travelers. It is important to make sure you get in as much information as possible and see as much of...Read More

Caral in Peru has been known to be one the oldest cities in the Americas and one of the oldest in the world. According to scholars, the Caral pyramid is older than the great pyramids located in Egypt. Let’s dive into the ancient and mysterious city of Caral in Peru.  Where is Caral? Caral is...Read More

The Pikillaqta ruins are part of an archaeological complex that houses over 2,000-year-old structures. Pikillaqta is the word for flea town in Quechua. However, scholars are unsure of the origin of the name. Pikillacta was a major urban center of the Wari culture, which flourished in the Andes between about 600 and 1100 AD, predating...Read More

There are Pre-Inca ruins in Lima like Pachacamac, Huaca Pucllana, and Huaca Huallamarca which you can visit during your stop at the capital. As amazing as ruins like Machu Picchu or Sacsayhuaman are, they are not the oldest archaeological finds in the country, check out these ruins that predate anything the Incas built.  Just as...Read More

The Paucarcancha Ruins are a set of Inca constructions that can be found high in the Andes mountains. They can usually be accessed via a detour taken during the classic 4 day Inca trail to Machu Picchu or via the Salkantay trek, you can even have one night where you camp near these ruins. Let’s...Read More

Trujillo, Peru, Is a city full of local traditions and customs that bring travelers from all over the country. It is known as the city of the “La Eterna Primavera” or the eternal spring thanks to its year-round agreeable weather. This colonial city is a single point of tourism and a hub or headquarters for...Read More

Travelers are often worried about the Cusco elevation and whether they will suffer altitude sickness over the course of their Peru trip. Having elevation sickness symptoms while you are on a vacation has to be one of the most troublesome situations to be in. Let’s go over some high elevation details about Cusco.  The symptoms...Read More

One of the Peru destinations that provides a fun experience yet is relatively unknown by most travelers is Cajamarca in Peru. This highland region has hints of high rainforest terrains that provide a beautiful landscape for any visitor to photograph. This region is well known for its festivities, picturesque surroundings, warm people, The Cajamarca festival, ...Read More