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Maras salt, also known as Peruvian pink salt or Andean salt, originates from the Maras salt mines in the Sacred Valley of the Incas in Peru. It is harvested using traditional methods dating back to the Inca civilization. Maras salt is prized for its delicate flavor, unique pink color, and mineral-rich composition. It is often...Read More

One of the most common questions I get from people booking vacations relates to tipping in Peru. Of course, travelers are usually concerned about not to undertip or, in some cases, overtip. So the question “how much should I tip in Peru?” will come up rather frequently in emails and phone calls in the office. ...Read More

There are a few options get from Lima to Machu Picchu and you are wondering what they are, the costs and which is the best option to take, correct?Read More

One of the most solicited tours by incoming travelers tends to be exactly on How to see the Nazca lines? We begin by heading down South.Read More

The “Tunki” or better known in English as the cock of the rocks is the national bird of Peru. This small and colorful South American bird makes its home in several locations in the Andean regions of the continent. This bird is as emblematic to Peruvians as the Peruvian flag, the Llama, and even the...Read More

Peru is well known throughout the world for a variety of reasons, among them is the fact that it is home to Pisco, a type of Peruvian brandy made with wine grapes such as Quebranta, Negra Corriente, Mollar, Italia, Moscatel, Albilla, Torontel y Uvina. There are a plethora of ways to prepare Pisco-inspired cocktails, chief...Read More

The Peruvian hairless dog is also known as the Peruvian Inca Orchid, is a breed of sighthound that was developed in Peru. Seeing this breed is usually on most traveler’s bucket list along with the Machu Picchu hike.  The Peruvian hairless dog is commonly referred to as a very elegant sighthound that is swift, intelligent,...Read More

So What’s the difference between Llamas and Alpacas? This difference will be the roundness of their face, their size and weight, the type of coat they offer, the shape of their peculiar ears and lastly would be their temperament. The country of Peru is usually associated with a few things. These include the Machu Picchu...Read More

Acquiring your Machu Picchu tickets is much easier than most people tend to think. The “tickets” are more like permits to access and to hike Machu Picchu.  Book Machu Picchu Tickets The permits don’t provide the actual Machu Picchu tour, for that you’ll either have to hire a guide on your own or have one...Read More

It has been considered one of the most fun cities to visit during the Peruvian summer, so what to expect in Lima when you actually arrive? Don’t just visit Peru for the Machu Picchu hike. Take a few days out to get to know this historical Latin American city. Let’s get into some of the...Read More