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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…

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…

Peru’s Ministry of Culture, through the Decentralized Directorate of Culture of Cusco, releases up to 1,000 entrance tickets to the llaqta of…

Cusco’s Plaza de Armas is much more than the iconic square you see in photographs of the city. Here, you can experience how Cusco’s Inca past,…

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…

The Santa Cruz Trek is a multi day hike through the Cordillera Blanca in Huaraz, Peru. The route covers approximately 47 km (29 miles), reaches an…

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…

Are you looking for the best restaurants in Huaraz, Peru? We have gathered options to suit various tastes and budgets, ranging from traditional…

The tara is a tree native to the Peruvian Andes, recognized for its economic, environmental, and industrial importance. Its pods contain tannins…

Andean elder tree is much more than a native tree of Peru. Its flowers, berries, and wood have supported andean communities for generations and…

The molle is much more than a tree that grows in the andes. For centuries, it has provided food, medicine, shade, and even the ingredients for a…

The chachacomo is a native tree that has been growing in the Andes for centuries. Although it's rarely noticed, it plays a vital role in keeping…