Exploring the World One Adventure at a Time
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. The city is continuously expanding and stretching as the population grows. If you’re headed to Peru to see Machu Picchu, it’s likely that you … Read more
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 … Read more
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 cruise, which will give you the advantage of being able to travel downstream to see very remote areas of the … Read more
The Amazon Rainforest is one of the world’s greatest ecological wonders. As far as forests go, it’s absolutely massive. It stretches over 9 countries and covers over two and half million square miles. It’s also been under threat for years. Every second, 1.5 acres of the Amazon Rainforest is destroyed, and one of the best … Read more
High on top of a hill overlooking Cusco is the statue of Cristo Blanco, which is a statue of Jesus Christ with outstretched hands. Hiking 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, you’ll also have one of the best … Read more
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 the … Read more
Cusco, Peru, the former capital of the Inca Empire, sits high in the Andes mountains. 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 excursion to Machu Picchu. Cusco is a city rich with things to do. The … Read more
If you’re planning to visit Machu Picchu in Peru, you’ll definitely pass through Aguas Calientes. (Also known as Machu Picchutown or Machu Picchu Pueblo.) Aguas Calientes is also the last train stop on the journey to Machu Picchu, so anyone that uses the train will definitely walk through Aguas Calientes. The town of Aguas Calientes … Read more
If you’re planning on visiting the world-famous Machu Picchu in Peru, you should definitely consider hiking the peak behind it, which is known as Huayna Picchu. In order to hike to the top of Huayna Picchu and get one of the best views of Machu Picchu, you’ll need to book an entrance ticket. Tickets to … Read more
Exploring the ruins of Machu Picchu is a travel memory you will treasure forever. Situated high atop a mountain, clouds constantly roll through the streets of this ancient city. Machu Picchu, mistakenly known as the Lost City of the Incas, is located in the Andes mountains in Peru. It’s Peru’s most popular tourist destination and … Read more
