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Discover the true essence of Peru

Guides, Tips and Routes for your Trip to Peru

In this space, we share much more than just travel itineraries. You'll find articles written with a genuine passion for exploration: from practical guides and local recommendations to exciting adventure stories and key inspiration for planning your next visit. Each post is designed to help you experience Peru in an authentic, responsible, and truly unforgettable

Discover Cusco’s rich gastronomy through ancestral flavors, iconic dishes such as cuy chactado, pachamanca, and quinoa soup, traditional drinks, and a vibrant culinary fusion that makes the city one of Peru’s most unique food destinations.
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Learn the differences between Cusco’s rainy and dry seasons, including weather, crowds, prices, festivals, and travel conditions, to choose the best time for your Andean adventure.
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Cusco's five most famous and accessible viewpoints—Cristo Blanco, San Cristóbal, Santa Ana, San Blas, and Óvalo Pachacútec—offer visitors spectacular panoramic vistas, historical insights, and unique neighborhood explorations just a short walk or taxi ride from the historic center.
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Tambomachay is an ancient Incan hydraulic marvel and sacred water sanctuary near Cusco featuring perfectly symmetrical waterfalls and polished stone structures that served as a private ritual retreat for royal relaxation and spiritual purification, monitored closely by an adjacent imperial guard outpost due to its highly restricted nature.
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Managed by a local cooperative, the ancient Maras salt mines in the Sacred Valley sustain a 2,800-year-old tradition of harvesting mineral-rich pink salt from underground springs using natural sun evaporation.
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The Qhapaq Ñan was a massive, UNESCO-protected Incan road network that masterfully adapted to the rugged Andean geography to connect Machu Picchu with vital imperial sites, serving administrative, defensive, and deeply spiritual purposes through durable stone trails and suspension bridges that are still being mapped today using advanced technology.
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Cusco and its surrounding region feature vibrant cultural celebrations that blend indigenous heritage and colonial influences, highlighted by the ancestral Festival of the Sun, the syncretic Corpus Christi procession with its traditional dish, and the deeply fervent festivities of the Virgen del Carmen in Paucartambo.
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Peru Rail is a prominent railway operator offering diverse travel options to Machu Picchu—ranging from the budget-friendly Expedition and cultural Vistadome to the ultra-luxury Hiram Bingham—alongside practical bimodal transfers from Cusco, a dedicated low-cost local service, and long-distance routes to Puno and Arequipa.
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Moray is an ancient Incan agricultural laboratory near Cusco featuring concentric circular terraces sculpted into deep natural depressions that create a wide range of microclimates to gradually acclimate and domesticate diverse plant species, while doubling as a sacred ceremonial sanctuary dedicated to Mother Earth and serving today as a major tourist attraction often paired with the nearby Maras Salt Mines.
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Cusco offers excellent one-day hikes that combine Incan history, stunning high-altitude natural wonders, and quick urban viewpoints, making them perfect alternatives to long expeditions.
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