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 (6)
Cusco Tourist Ticket: What It Covers, What It Costs, and How to Buy It
You land in Cusco, drop your bags at the hotel, and somebody at the front desk asks whether you already have your tourist ticket. It is a fair question, and it…
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…