The Living Inca Culture of Ollantaytambo
When traveling to Machu Picchu, you will likely drive through the Sacred Valley to the small town of Ollantaytambo to catch your train. Many...
The Inca Trilogy – The Condor, The Puma, and The Serpent
While traveling in the areas of the former Inca Empire, including Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia, and Chile, you will likely notice many representations...
Mystical Medicine and Healers in Peru
As long as people have walked the earth, healers have been called upon in times of sickness. Today with the current crisis, we are seeing just how...
The History and Meaning behind Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu - that mystical citadel that is on everyone’s bucket list. Sure, you can get some great photos and wander through the ruins, but...
Q’eswachaka – The Last Bridge of the Incas
During your trip to Peru, you will notice many paths, trails, and roads that were built in times long the past. This timeworn network, called...
International Women’s Day – Great Women in Peruvian History
Happy International Women's Day! To celebrate, we are acknowledging three incredible women who have had a substantial impact on Peru's history –...
The Origin of the Inca Empire in Cusco
Cusco, the Capital of the Inca Empire and center of the world. During your travels to Peru and on to Machu Picchu, you will pass through Cusco and...
Best Places to Propose in Peru that aren’t Machu Picchu
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and love is in the air. With the romantic vibes you are feeling, maybe you’re getting ready to pop the...
La Candelaria: A festival on the shores of Lake Titicaca
Every February in Puno, a town on the shores of Lake Titicaca, the streets explode with dance and color with the festival of La Candelaria! During...
Strange & Interesting facts about Machu Picchu – Part 2
In part 2 of the blog series, Strange and Interesting Facts about Machu Picchu, we’ll present you with some more little-known tidbits to further...