Peru, located on the western side of South America, is a country that has it all: mountains, deserts, jungles, and beaches. Add to that list ancient Inca ruins and some of the best restaurants in the world, and it’s the perfect bucket list travel destination. In one moment you can be exploring the citadel of Machu…
Lima, the capital of Peru, is a vibrant city known for its world-famous cuisine and bustling plazas. Lima is also known as El Pulpo (The Octopus) due to its sprawling size. Lima is continuously expanding and stretching as the population grows. If you’re headed to Peru to see Machu Picchu, it’s likely that you will…
The Sacred Valley of the Inca, also known as the Urubamba Valley, is one of the top tourist destinations in Peru. This narrow valley extends nearly 70 miles, beginning in the small town of Pisac and eventually reaching the famous citadel of Machu Picchu. The Sacred Valley contains numerous Inca ruins, plenty of ancient terraces…
The Amazon River begins in the foothills of the Andes mountains and flows east over 4,000 miles to the Atlantic Ocean. One of the best ways to explore this biodiverse river is by taking a luxury cruise, which will give you the advantage of being able to travel downstream to see very remote areas of…
The Amazon Rainforest is one of the world’s greatest ecological wonders. As far as forests go, it’s absolutely massive. The Amazon Rainforest stretches over 9 countries and covers over two and half million square miles. The rainforest has also been under threat in recent years. Every second, 1.5 acres of the Amazon Rainforest is destroyed,…
High on top of a hill overlooking the Peruvian city of Cusco is the statue of Cristo Blanco. The statue depicts Jesus Christ with outstretched hands. Walking the short trail from Sacsayhuaman to Cristo Blanco is a must-see experience while you’re in Cusco. Not only will you be able to see the statue up close,…
If you’re planning a trip to visit Machu Picchu, you’ll undoubtedly spend time in the city of Cusco. Cusco was once the capital of the Inca empire, and it contains some of the most notable Inca ruins in Peru. Located high on a hill overlooking Cusco, Sacsayhuaman is one of the most famous Inca archaeological…
If you’re planning on visiting the ruins of Machu Picchu or the city of Cusco, you should definitely spend a day exploring Moray and Maras as well! Both Moray and Maras are located close to one another so it’s easy to visit them both as part of a day trip. Each site offers an amazing…
Pisac is a small town in Peru that’s located about 20 miles northeast of Cusco. Most travelers fly into Cusco to begin their journey to the ruins of Machu Picchu, but it’s worthwhile spending a day in the Sacred Valley exploring Pisac. There’s an impressive display of Inca ruins on the hill adjacent to Pisac….
Cusco, the former capital of the Inca Empire, sits high in the Andes mountains in Peru. Travelers flying into this region are advised to stay in Cusco for several days in order to adjust to the high altitude before heading off on excursions to Machu Picchu. Cusco is a city with many things to do….
