ARUSHA CASTRO
I'm Arusha. I live in Cusco and I carry it in my soul. I love walking trails, discovering the story behind every place, and capturing with my camera those little details that often go unnoticed. When something surprises me, I look into it and I love sharing it. I've been traveling around Peru for a while now, sharing routes, landscapes, and living culture.
Articles (8)
Peruvian Food Guide to the Classic Dishes, Drinks, and Desserts Worth Flying For
Ask anyone who's been to Peru what they miss most, and there's a good chance they won't say Machu Picchu. They'll say the food. Specifically, that plate of ceviche…
Ñustapakana, The Restored Inca Ritual Path Hidden Above Sacsayhuamán
Ñustapakana is a place where ceremonies were conducted by the Incas at the uppermost portion of the Sacsayhuamán Archaeological Park, located about 15 minutes away…
Cusco Tourist Ticket: What It Covers, What It Costs, and How to Buy It
You land in Cusco, leave your bags at the hotel, and sooner or later you’ll probably hear the same question: “Do you already have your Cusco Tourist Ticket?” Also…
Cusco Weather and Climate, Month by Month
The weather in Cusco runs on two seasons, not four. Days sit near 68°F all year, nights fall close to freezing from June through August, and the rain arrives…
The 1,000 Last-Minute Machu Picchu Tickets and How to Actually Get One
Peru’s Ministry of Culture, through the Decentralized Directorate of Culture of Cusco, releases up to 1,000 entrance tickets to the llaqta of Machupicchu every day.…
Cusco Peru History Culture and a Complete Travel Guide
When people come to Cusco, they are usually coming for one thing Machu Picchu. No doubt about it. But talk to travelers leaving Cusco and some of them will be…
Inca Trail Porters and Peru's Porter Law Explained
When you ask people who have trekked through the mountains of Machu Picchu, they’ll tell you it’s not the ruins that surprised them; it’s the porters. You’re hiking…
The Inca Face of Machu Picchu
If you've ever looked at a classic photo of Machu Picchu and thought you could see the profile of a giant face in the mountains, you're not imagining it.Known as…