Travel Guide to Perú & Machu Picchu

Huchuy Qosqo is one of the many hidden gems of Cusco. It sits high above the hillside right in the middle of the Sacred Valley. From below, you’d never know it was there. It’s not accessible by road and you can’t see even a hint of what is hidden- even if you know what you […]

Choquequirao, meaning cradle of gold in Quechua, is a huge ruin of an ancient Inca city. It’s expansive and impressively well preserved. It sits on the brink of the Apurimac Canyon and began to gain interest for international travelers after being crowned in Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2017. However, it has been well known […]

The route between Cusco and Puno is one that is taken by thousands of travelers each year. There are hundreds of buses that pass between the two each week, but there is definitely a route that is superior to the others. There are a few issues with the Cusco to Puno route. The first being […]

Have you seen those wonderful photos of Machu Picchu from above? These photos were most likely taken from the Sun Gate. When you arrive at the Sun Gate after your trekking adventure, sit and marvel at the view and take the time to process the scale of Machu Picchu. Not only will you see Machu […]

The Cocalmayo hot springs (sometimes known as the Santa Teresa hot springs) are some of the best in the whole Cusco region. They’re also the only ones with clear water. So if the yellow hues of Lares and Aguas Calientes hot springs don’t appeal to you this is the perfect alternative. It’s also one of […]

There are not many places on earth that are surrounded by so much beauty and mystery as Machu Picchu, not much is known about the site and archeologists can only guess as to its purpose. The location of the Inca Citadel also raises many questions. Set deep in the heart of the Andes high on […]

It may not surprise you to hear that there are natural hot springs in Aguas Calientes, since “Aguas Calientes” literally means “Hot Waters”. Because Aguas Calientes is also often referred to as Machu Picchu Pueblo, this is as close as anyone is going to get to taking a bath in Machu Picchu. Getting To Aguas […]

Ollantaytambo is one of the crowning jewels of the Sacred Valley. Unfortunately, many people only visit as they are starting the Inca Trail, or just briefly on a Sacred Valley day tour. There is so much to do in Ollantaytambo, you will be blown away by all the different options.For ease of use, I have […]

Perolniyoc waterfall is one of the Sacred Valleys’ many hidden gems. At 100 meters tall and with some pre-Inca ruins directly above it, it’s a fantastic half day trip from Ollantaytambo (with a few additions to make it a day trip) or a day trip from Cusco. More on that later! What is the Perolniyoc […]