Machu Picchu

Read about hotel options in Ollantaytambo in Peru. This Inca City is a perfect launch point for adventures in the Sacred Valley.   Ollantaytambo is a small town in the Sacred Valley, midway between Cusco and Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Village). Most travelers to Machu Picchu do not consider a stop here, but it is an ideal location for travelers who wish to acclimatize at lower altitude, spend additional time in the Sacred Valley, or simply break up the trip from Cusco to Machu Picchu...Read Full Story

Lares is a lesser known trek in the Sacred Valley. It passes through isolated communities and landscapes and ends with a tour of Machu Picchu. Travelers to Peru usually seek alternative treks (Ausangate, Salkantay, or Lares) for one of two reasons: either there is lack of availability on the Inca Trail or travelers truly want to have an off-the-beaten path experience. The Lares trek certainly fulfills this last criterion. As a lesser known trek through the Sacred Valley, the Lares trek...Read Full Story

eTravelTrips.com Have you ever seen thousands of animals crossing a river at the same time, or traveled so far from civilization that it made you forget all of the things that normally fill your thoughts? The best places to experience nature are those that have natural wonders not found elsewhere and are not overrun by tourists. These three top the list of any nature lover for must-visit locations. Maasai Mara A safari across the African savannah ranks as one of the top outdoor experiences on...Read Full Story

Read about the history of Salkantay in Peru. The Salkantay trek, around the mountain of the same name, is an alternative to the classic Inca Trail. The word Salkantay, also spelled Salcantay, is most popular as the name of a trek that starts 50 miles from Cusco, Peru. Most travelers embark on the Salkantay trek as a more challenging alternative to the Inca Trail, although this trek also ends with a day at the ruins in Machu Picchu, the ancient Inca citadel. The mountain Salkantay is in...Read Full Story

On a Peru trip, most visitors to Cusco pass the Monument Pachacutec on the way to the historic center, but never stop for a visit. Here is why you should. On a Peru trip, final destination Machu Picchu, via Cusco, most travelers with accommodation in the historic center are likely to pass by the Pachucutec Monument on the way from the airport or the bus terminal. Located in a roundabout of the same name, Ovalo Pachucutec, is by now an unmistakable landmark in Cusco geographic iconography...Read Full Story

In order to gain entry to sites and ruins in Cusco and the Sacred Valley, travelers need to purchase a general ticket. Read about what’s included. Most people who travel to Machu Picchu have a stop in Cusco or the Sacred Valley and decide to see the amazing ruins here. In order to gain entry to these sites, the purchase of general tourist ticket costing 130 Nuevos Soles is required. This ticket is known as the Boleto Turistico del Cusco; they can be purchased in tourist offices on Avenida...Read Full Story

Machu Picchu tours : In regards to extravagance, there is certainly just one single method to go Machu Picchu which is in Peru Rail’s Hiram Bingham workout. Your Southwest Our country’s is not really recognized for it has the high-class teaches however , this specific educate featuring its luncheon on the way now there, plus pre-dinner cocktails having a 4-course dinner to the give back process is just as near as you can get for the Orient Exhibit. This workout will probably appear all over...Read Full Story

Andean trekking specialist Llama Expeditions www.llamaexpeditions.com) announces a new 11-day custom itinerary, Lares Llama Trek. Guests explore the Peruvian Andes with tender-footed llamas as load-bearing companions throughout the journey. Diane Valenti, owner/founder of Llama Expeditions, noted that horses which can carry heavier loads are used more often today than are llamas in Peruvian adventure travel. She said the reasons for this vary from the greater efficiency of horses to a...Read Full Story

Ausangate near Cusco is the fifth highest peak in Peru and among the highest 20 in the Andes mountain range. Read about this mountain and the trek. The Ausangate circuit is one of the most challenging adventure treks in the Sacred Valley and Peru. Rising 6,372 meters above sea level at its highest point, it is the fifth highest mountain in the country. Waters from the glacier flow east into the Vilcanota River, and eventually into the Amazon; they also flow to the south into the Azangaro...Read Full Story

If you’re looking for breath-taking landscapes there is no doubt that South America will capture your imagination, thanks to the majestic Andes holding mountains, valleys and volcanoes of sheer beauty. Its lush rainforests are bursting with life and hold a certain feeling of mystery. The following are must see attractions for when you’re having your own South American experience. The Galapagos Islands The Galapagos Islands, located 1,000km (600 miles) off the coast of Ecuador in the Pacific...Read Full Story