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Cusco, Capital of the Former Incan Empire

Joe — Thu, 28 Dec 2017 08:28:06 +0000

Cusco’s colonial charm, Incan history, surrounding Sacred Valley and, not least, proximity to Machu Picchu combine to make it Peru’s tourism capital. With great food options and lots to see, the city is an excellent trip hub despite its 3,400 … Continue reading →

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Cusco Food and Dining

Joe — Sat, 23 Dec 2017 00:43:37 +0000

Cusco’s international exposure and Peru’s South American-leading cuisine combine to provide fantastic food options. Following are seven favourite places from my July-August 2016 stay. ChocoMuseo Café Although touristy, the ChocoMuseo museum, gift shop and café are well worth a visit, … Continue reading →

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Peru’s Amazing Rainbow Mountain

Joe — Fri, 10 Nov 2017 17:45:32 +0000

The tragedy of melting ice caps and glaciers caused by global warming has a silver lining in southern Peru’s Cusco Region. A few years ago receding snowline exposed the exquisite, multi-coloured Rainbow Mountain. Three hours drive east of Cusco, Rainbow … Continue reading →

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Moray Circles and Maras Salt in Cusco’s Sacred Valley

Joe — Thu, 09 Nov 2017 21:34:30 +0000

The Sacred Valley’s unique Moray archaeological site and Maras salt mines (Salinas de Maras) make a popular day trip from Cusco. I visited in August 2016. At the tour’s first stop ladies demonstrated how llama and alpaca wool was traditionally … Continue reading →

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Machu Picchu – the Culmination of the Inka Jungle Trek

Joe — Wed, 08 Nov 2017 23:54:41 +0000

15th century Incan citadel Machu Picchu is a world famous historic site and Peru’s biggest tourist attraction. First publicised to the outside world in 1911 by Hiram Bingham, it is one of few significant pre-Columbian sites not discovered and destroyed … Continue reading →

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Inka Jungle Trek – Four Days of Fun and Amazing Scenery

Joe — Tue, 07 Nov 2017 22:54:00 +0000

A popular way to visit tourist magnet Machu Picchu is via a multi-day trek with the primary treks being: Inca Trail: the most expensive and prestigious route, often requires booking several months in advance Salkantay Trek: an alternative route that … Continue reading →

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Tambomachay, Pukapukara, Qenqo, Saqsayhuaman and other Archaeological Sites North of Cusco

Joe — Wed, 25 Oct 2017 04:55:49 +0000

Cusco was the capital of the Incan Empire and this importance is reflected in the region’s impressive archaeological sites. North of the city are four main sites, entry to which is included in the main Boleto Turistico del Cusco (Tourist … Continue reading →

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Historic Ollantaytambo, Cusco, Peru

Joe — Sat, 23 Sep 2017 22:38:53 +0000

Ollantaytambo is a popular tourist destination in the Sacred Valley of the Incas between Cusco and Machu Picchu. Despite crowds of tourists, Ollantaytambo’s impressive Incan ruins are worth exploring. From Pisac, in August 2016, Xindi, Lina and myself followed the … Continue reading →

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Pisac, Sacred Valley of the Incas, Cusco

Joe — Fri, 15 Sep 2017 22:37:25 +0000

Pisac, located in the Sacred Valley of the Incas close to Cusco, makes for a wonderful half- or full-day trip. It is also a great place to relax on a longer visit. Inca Pisac, high above the modern town, contains … Continue reading →

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Travelling from Arequipa to Cusco, Peru

Joe — Wed, 09 Aug 2017 22:23:49 +0000

Arequipa and Cusco are south Peru tourist destinations and many bus companies, including gringo favourites Cruz del Sur, Oltursa and Civa, operate the 11 hour journey between the cities. Almost all Arequipa-Cusco buses run overnight and this suits travellers wanting … Continue reading →

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