Travel Articles: Machu Picchu

Most travelers to Peru know about the Inca Trail, but what about the more impressive (and challenging) hikes like the Salkantay trek, the Choquequirao trek, and the Cachiccata Trail were all built by the Incas and used for hundreds of years before travelers arrived.

The Peruvian government has signed a construction contract for a new airport beside the picturesque colonial village of Chinchero. The airport in Cusco has a limit of 2 million travelers per year keeping the traffic of people in the area under control. This new facility will be able to serve 5 million people upon opening in 2020.

We had an amazing, eye-opening, thrilling 6 weeks of travel in Costa Rica, Ecuador, and Peru. Our bond as a family has strengthened and although we were really excited to get home, we are already dreaming about our next travel experience together!

Celebrating our 10th wedding anniversary in beautiful Peru and the Galapagos Islands of Ecuador. A trip of a life time!

Adventure Life guides are the unsung heroes whose efforts create amazing experiences for our travelers. They will become like family as they guide you through Peru, and we wanted to give you the opportunity to get to know a little about them before your trip!

Get a better idea of the adventure ahead with this day-by-day description of the Inca Trail hike to Machu Picchu. The history, ancient sites, wildlife, and culture experienced along the Inca Trail make it popular among travelers. With so much to see along the way, this active method of exploring Peru provides a travel experience of a lifetime!

Ancient ruins, charming people, delicious food, wildlife-rich jungles...Peru truly has something to offer any traveler! With so much to see and so many ways to see it, deciding on one of our Peru trip itineraries can prove challenging. Here are a few recommended ways of exploring the country based on specific personal interests and preferences.

Thinking of traveling to Peru but concerned about safety? We have some recommendations for safe travels as well as some information that may settle those concerns.

We received the most charming holiday card in the mail last week from our travelers, Sandi and Joe Costa, who joined us on a custom Peru adventure in October. And while I'd like to take credit for the Mick Jagger sighting, I'll admit, that wasn't part of the original itinerary. Enjoy a little holiday cheer, compliments of the Costas... …

The Inca Trail is not the only extraordinary trekking opportunity in Peru! That is a good thing as passes fill up months in advanced. There are actually a number of excellent alternatives, and they have the advantage of being less known, and less crowded... Salcantay, Cacchicata, & Cordillera Blanca are just a few of these Peru treks.

Hiking the ruins of Machu Picchu itself can be enough for some travelers. But there are some amazing peaks to trek while at the ruins -- and offer a rare perspective to the legendary Inca ruins. The catch? There's a fee, and you'll want to do a little planning in advance to save your spot. Here are some helpful details.

Huayna Picchu

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