Travelers walking through the massive stone gateway at the Sacsayhuamán archaeological site overlooking Cusco, Peru.

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Sun gate in Ollantaytambo

Inti Punku, also known as the Inca sun gate, stands high in the mountains overlooking Ollantaytambo. In this complete guide, you'll find…

7-day Peru itinerary map including Lima, Cusco, Sacred Valley, and Machu Picchu for first-time travelers.

Planning one week in Peru may seem challenging, especially if it's your first visit. With ancient Inca ruins, vibrant cities, breathtaking…

14-Day Peru Itinerary Through the Southern Circuit

Planning 2 weeks in Peru is the perfect way to experience the country's incredible cultural and natural diversity. This 14-day Peru itinerary…

Native and important plants of Cusco

In this guide, you'll discover Cusco's most iconic native plants, including their common and scientific names, the elevations where they grow,…

Humantay Lake Day Trip from Cusco

A Humantay Lake day trip from Cusco is a full-day excursion of about 12 to 14 hours to a turquoise glacial lake sitting at roughly 4,200 m (13,780…

Clear skies over Humantay Lagoon

Humantay Lake (Laguna Humantay) is a bright turquoise glacial lake at 13,779 feet (4,200 m) in Peru's Cusco region, about 120 km from the city of…

Ancient stone path of the Classic Inca Trail crossing the Peruvian Andes on the Qhapaq Ñan

When most people hear the term Inca Trail, they immediately think of the famous hiking route that winds through the Andes, passes remarkable Inca…

Peru tourist map showing popular travel routes

Before deciding the perfect Peru itinerary starts with one simple question: how many days do you have?

With 5 days, focus on Cusco, the…

Traditional local woman in Colca Canyon

Colca Canyon is much more than the place where Andean condors soar overhead. It's a journey through towering mountains, traditional Andean…

Puma shaped totora reed boat sailing across lake Titicaca

Lake Titicaca stretches across Perú and Bolivia, surrounded by the dramatic landscapes of the andean highlands and communities that continue to…

Yurac Rumi in peru

Deep in the cloud forest of Vilcabamba, a few hard hours past Cusco, Perú, there's a rumi rock the Incas believed could talk to the mountains. It…

View of the Inca palace of Colcampata in Cusco, Peru.

Today, Cusco charms visitors with its Spanish-colonial churches, cobblestone streets, and bustling plazas. But long before the conquistadors…