Lima is the capital of Peru and a popular stop for those heading to Cusco to visit the Machu Picchu. As the airport of Lima, known as Jorge Chavez airport is the only international one in Peru so far (they are building a new international airport near Cusco, by the way) a stop in the …
The other day, a friend asked me what is my favorite city in the world. This is indeed a hard question to answer, as there are many. People expect you to reply with something like Paris, the city of Love, or perhaps Rome, the Eternal City…well, these are the obvious answers, so he got surprised …
Every year Peru receives tons of tourists looking for adventure, and they couldn’t have chosen a better place! The country is famous for having the best hikes in South America and some of the best in the world, Salkantay for example, is on the Nation Geographic’s list, but it is not the only one that …
When planning my first trip to Peru, I didn’t imagine the magnitude of what I was about to see. I knew the cultural and historical weight that Peru represents for the world and especially for South America. When we think about Inca Ruins, the first thing that comes to our mind is Machu Picchu, fair …
If you are planning to travel to a city located in a high altitude or trekking a high mountain, you probably have heard about the Altitude Sickness, so did I, in the first time I visited Peru, but obviously, I totally ignored the warnings because I thought that my well-prepared body, treated to the finest …
For those planning a trip to Peru, visit Cusco is mandatory, whether you are going to the Machu Picchu or not. Among the top things to do in Cusco, are amazing historical sites and ruins to visit, so make sure to plan a 3 or 4 days stay in the Inca Capital. To help you …
Lima International Airport or, if you prefer it’s official name Jorge Chávez International Airport is the most important airport in Peru. If you are arriving in Lima airport for a layover only, or to spend some days in the city, I recommend staying in Miraflores, even though there are many hotels around the Lima airport. …
When looking for a way to visit Machu Picchu, we found many options of tours and trails that bring you right to the famous ruins, from trails like the Salkantay trail to vans leaving from the city of Cusco with whole groups of people to climb their way through. We found out that generally, the …
If you already traveled through South America, especially by bus, you know very well how hard it is to find good quality services. Unfortunately, the lack of organization is real in some areas, delays are also something common. For us, South Americans, this is already part of the routine and we always take these things …
