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Exploring Machu Picchu ruins

Hikes at Machu Picchu: Should I Hike Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain?

Rising behind the citadel, Huayna Picchu is one of the most iconic Machu Picchu mountains. The Huayna Picchu hike is steep but rewarding, with views over the ruins and the Sacred Valley. Many ask, is Huayna Picchu worth it? For those who enjoy adventure, hiking Huayna Picchu is one of the most unforgettable experiences.
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For a Sweet Treat: Peruvian Alfajores

Sweet and delicate, Peruvian cookies are a favorite treat across the country. The most popular is the Peruvian alfajores, a soft Peruvian cookie filled with creamy dulce de leche and dusted with powdered sugar. These alfajores Peruvian desserts are enjoyed at festivals, cafés, and family gatherings.
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Indigenous women selling medicinal plants at San Pedro marke

Peru Cusco Witches Market: From Charms to Chicha

In La Paz, The Witches Market is a fascinating stop where stalls display herbs, potions, and charms tied to Peruvian witchcraft traditions. Visitors exploring the witches market learn how rituals blend ancient Andean beliefs with modern practices, offering insight into the world of Peru witchcraft.
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Peru Cusco: History & Legends of Peru's Sacred City

The city of Cusco in the Andes was once the heart of the Inca Empire and today remains one of the most visited places in Peru Cusco. Known as the “navel of the world,” this ancient capital blends Inca stonework with colonial architecture. Travelers exploring Cuzco Peru walk streets filled with history and tradition.
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Peru Coco Plant & Coca Leaves: Much More Than a Simple Plant

In Peru, the coca plant has been part of daily life for centuries, valued for its cultural and medicinal uses. Locals often chew coca leaves Peru or brew them into tea to ease altitude sickness and boost energy. Today, Peru coca leaves remain a symbol of tradition, community, and connection to the Andes.
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Llama at Machu Picchu ruins

Best Time To Visit Peru And Machu Picchu

The best time to visit Peru is during the dry season from May to September, when skies are clear for trekking and sightseeing. Many travelers plan around June to August as it’s also the best time to visit Machu Picchu, offering great hiking conditions, festivals, and easier travel through the Andes.
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Nazca Lines: A Look At Peruvian Symbols and Meanings

The Nazca Lines in Peru are vast ancient geoglyphs carved into the desert, depicting animals, plants, and mysterious symbols. Their immense scale and unclear purpose fascinate travelers, with theories linking them to astronomy or rituals. These ancient Peruvian markings remain one of the world’s greatest archaeological mysteries.
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About the Ollantaytambo Sacred Valley Peru

Explore Ollantaytambo in Peru, a living Inca town in the Sacred Valley. Visit the famous Ollantaytambo ruins, walk cobblestone streets, shop at the local market, and enjoy hikes with valley views. It’s also the main gateway by train to Machu Picchu, making it an essential stop on any Peru itinerary.
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Exploring the ancient city of Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu Travel Guide

This article explains what you should know before visiting Machu Picchu in 2026. Including the newly established tourist circuits, COVID-19 protocols, entrance tickets, and prices.
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A local Peruvian woman

Peru Overview

Peru, land of the legendary Incas, has retained its mythical feel. Visit the cultural capital of Cuzco or the Sacred Valley -- the explorer's base for the lost city of Machu Picchu.
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Jane sitting on a rocky edge in a Colca Canyon hiking trail, looking up at a large, stuffed condor that is used to give travelers a sense of scale of the size of this bird commonly found in the area.

Peruvian Amazon Aboard Aqua Nera and Colca Canyon Adventure

Join me as I explore the Pacaya Samira National Reserve in the Peruvian Amazon as well as the beautiful Colca Canyon and Arequipa.
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Preserving Weaving Traditions in Peru

The Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco (CTTC) is a non-profit organization established in 1996. The center is dedicated to recapturing and aiding the survival of Incan textile traditions and providing support to weaving communities.
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Andean Music and Dance

A traveler's description of Andean music, instruments used in Ecuadorian music, and the role that music and dance play in Andean culture.
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Inca Trail group of hikers

Peru Tours: Altitude and the Inca Trail

Altitude affects individuals differently, so until you have visited an area with high altitude it is impossible to predict how your body will react. Hiking trips should include some time to allow your body to begin acclimatizing to the 9,000-14,5000 foot altitudes of the Inca Trail. Learn more about preparing for this trek.
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Fresh produce at a market

Peru Food Guide - Brief Guide to Peruvian Gastronomy

Peruvian cuisine is a reflection of the country's captivating history and cultural diversity. Its culinary origins can be traced back to the Inca Empire, where humble ingredients like potatoes, legumes, corn, and Andean cereals formed the foundation of the Inca diet.
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PERU! My Revenge Travel

A mother’s escape. A dream-fulfilled. At long last; wandering around with no extra baggage. Peru is incredibly amazing- Machu Picchu, Rainbow Mountain, Cusco and Lima; a journey I will never forget. Here are just a few of the many things that surprised and delighted me during our trip.
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My Adventure to Peru
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Selfies taken in front of Machu Picchu, Peru

Exploring Peru!

A nearly two-week long trip that my wife Nico and I took in August, spending time in Lima, Arequipa, Colca Canyon, Cusco, the Sacred Valley, Lake Titicaca, and of course Machu Picchu!
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Gallavanting around Peru

Inca Trail Trek Packing List

Be prepared for hiking the Inca Trail with this comprehensive packing list for camping and trekking the world's most famous trek.
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Day 4's explorations

My First South American Adventure

My husband and I ventured on our two week trip to Peru in August 2019, exploring Lima, Cusco, the Sacred Valley and Lares Valley before finally seeing Machu Picchu.
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Colca Canyon

Peruvian Adventures

I had the opportunity to return to Peru after living there years ago. From the high elevations of Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley to the adventurous times exploring the city life and also the rich history that each place has to offer. From archaeological history to possible alien conspiracies, amazing local flavors and having slushies with …
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Phuyupatamarca, Inca Trail

Kevin's Inca Trail Hike

My wife and I set off on a traditional 10-day program including acclimatization days in Cusco and the Sacred Valley. Then there was the actual four-day hike to Machu Picchu and then the subsequent visits to Lake Titicaca and Lima. We had a lot of time of exploration to see the different cities that we visited.
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Exploring the Machu Picchu ruins

Amazon to Andes- Exploring Peru

My husband and I had an incredible journey from deep in the jungle in Manu National Park to the breathtaking Machu Picchu. We explored the amazing city and countryside cultures of Cusco and the many varieties of birds and other wildlife that live in the Amazon jungles. Beautiful views seen through the many variations of transportation and …
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Is the sudden drop in altitude, the Colca Sour, this place? Who cares - I'm HAPPY

All Over Peru

My co-worker Karen and I traveled to Peru! Join me and my mediocre camera on my reflections on my journeys to Lima, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Arequipa, Colca Canyon, Paracas, and Nazca. We had a wonderful guide the entire trip that gave us a special experience and wonderful insight to the ruins of the different cities has. We enjoyed hiking around …
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