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Iquitos, Peru
Your arrival in Cusco will be memorable. Upon departing baggage claim you will notice a few things: the sun in stronger, the air is crisper, and thinner; you may even feel a shortness of breath. Next, as you approach the…
Travel magazines love Machu Picchu. Anytime they need a boost in readership, they publish the photos of the Lost City of the Incas on their cover or on one of the inserts. And it’s no wonder – Machu Picchu is…
Machu Picchu is consistently the #1 travel destination in the world. Why? The answer is simple: the experience is mesmerizing and unique. You aren’t merely driving up to the lookout, getting out of the car, and snapping a few photos;…
Today I took a walk through Cusco. Starting on Saphi street, which is the main avenue to head up towards Saqsayhuaman, the great fortress ruins that hover over the Cusco valley, I walked down a few blocks to arrive at…
Cusco: city of treasures In 1533, Francisco Pizarro was in the midst of the conquest of the Incas. After being captured by Pizarro, the Inca Emperar Atahualpa proposed to buy back his freedom by filling a room with gold. The…
Each day at Machu Picchu, 400 people are permitted to hike Huayna Picchu, the famous jagged mountain that looms behind the “Lost City” in all of the famous photos. Featuring original Incan stairways and ruins, hikers around the world try…
Machu Picchu – one of the great historic sites in the world – is famous due to it’s location and it’s aesthetics. Built high atop the jagged mountains of southwest Peru, Machu Picchu seems like a city frozen in time,…
Back in 2008, Bon Apetit magazine published an article by Daniel Duane that declared Lima the gastronomical capital of South America. This comes as no surprise according to Arturo Rubio, owner and chef at the famed Huaca Pucllana restaurant in…
Getting from your house to Peru is just half the battle. Once you arrive in Lima, the only international flight destination in the country, your journey truly begins. Read more to learn how to book a fligh in Peru. Other…
Located just off the main Plaza de Armas of Iquitos is the Iron House of Iquitos. Widely considered the finest samples of Civil Architecture in Peru, the Iron House is one of the top visited sites in Iquitos. Other Posts…
