Local tour operator in Cusco, Peru
Guides, routes and advice from our team in Cusco to help you plan your trip to Peru.
Machu Picchu history: built under Pachacuti in the mid-15th century, never found by the Spanish, made known in 1911. Its temples, name and construction.
Read more: Machu Picchu History 2027: Who Built It, Its Temples and the 1911 RediscoveryIs Peru safe? Yes, with common-sense precautions. Local tips on Lima, Cusco and Machu Picchu, taxis, money, altitude, water, protests and emergencies.
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The Coricancha and Sacsayhuamán in Cusco: the Temple of the Sun under Santo Domingo, the zigzag walls, Inti Raymi, tickets and how…
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How Machu Picchu tickets work: circuits and routes, which one to choose, Huayna Picchu and the Mountain, when to buy and entry…
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Train to Machu Picchu: PeruRail and Inca Rail classes, Ollantaytambo and Poroy stations, travel time, luggage and rainy season tips from local…
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How high is Cusco? About 3,400 m (11,150 ft). Elevation chart for Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley, Rainbow Mountain, the treks and…
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Machu Picchu weather month by month: dry and rainy seasons, morning mist, crowds, the February Inca Trail closure and what to pack,…
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Salkantay, Peru: the route to Machu Picchu day by day, altitude up to 4,600 m (15,100 ft), difficulty, Inca Trail vs. Lares,…
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Ausangate from Cusco: the 7 Lakes in one day or a 5-day trek, altitude up to 5,200 m (17,060 ft), Qoyllur Rit'i,…
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Huayna Picchu at Machu Picchu: a one-hour climb on Inca steps, its own Circuit 3 ticket, Machu Picchu Mountain as the alternative…
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