Should You Stay in the Sacred Valley or in Cusco?
Located at nearly 11,000 feet, a visit to the city of Cusco is likely to induce a physical response to the altitude in almost everyone. Those affected might feel a …
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Shamanic Offerings in Peru
Shamanism goes back thousands of years in Peru. Shamans serve as mediators between the spiritual and material worlds. They use their abilities to predict the future, heal physical or emotional …
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Our Peru Adventure: Train Ride to Puno
We celebrated my birthday on the Andean Explorer train, a 10-hour ride through the high Andes (elevation 13,975 feet). This is a luxury train that looks like a living room with …
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How to Prepare for the 1-day Inca Trail
If you have limited time in Peru, the 1-day Inca Trail is a great alternative to the 4- or 5-day hike. The 1-day version gives you a taste of the …
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Spanish Immersion Trip to Peru
Several years ago in an attempt to improve my halting Spanish, I participated in a two-week immersion program in Costa Rica. I wrote on my program application that I really …
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Why a Self-Guided Tour Isn’t Worth It
On my last trip to Peru, the line snaking to the LAN counter to check in for my flight seemed endless. I found myself eavesdropping on my fellow passengers’ conversations …
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When to Book Your Machu Picchu Tour
I am currently organizing a trip to Peru for 10 people. They want to participate in the Inti Raymi celebration next June. It will be during the height of the …
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What to Do If You Lose Your ATM Card on Vacation in Peru
When I flew to Peru last February, I immediately lost my ATM card at the airport in Lima. I was so tired I forgot that the ATMs in Peru dispense …
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What is the Inti Raymi Festival in Cusco Peru?
During the Inca Empire, the Inti Raymi festival was one of the most important ceremonies celebrated in Cusco and one of the unhappiest for llamas. Llamas were sacrificed to ensure …
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What Happens If You Get Hurt on the Inca Trail
The Inca Trail is a 4-day, 26-mile odyssey that involves summiting two 14,000-foot mountains. Not everyone who starts this epic adventure is able to finish it. In fact, when I …
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