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Get to Caral: The Oldest Civilization in the Americas
on: by Danny Ochoa
Stand in the grounds and allow yourself to wonder about how this site, constructed at the same time as the great pyramids of Egypt, helped to shape the course of civilization forever. Discover what makes the people of Caral so wholly
Lima Free Walking Tour: The Best Way to See the City!
on: by Danny Ochoa
Tours to the historical Center leave at 9:45 A.M. Barranco leave at 10:35 A.M and Miraflores leave at 2:55 P.M. every day. Just visit the Tourist Information Center to sign up! – Avenida Jose Larco 799, Miraflores – Av. Diagonal
Pisac – Inca Ruins, Stunning Views and a Fabulous Market
on: by Danny Ochoa
Cusco is a bit like a restaurant menu that’s just too long. When time is precious, how do you choose from the dazzling array of museums, galleries and archaeological sites on offer? Cusco’s “boleto turistico” alone has more than a dozen
Inti Raymi – Cusco Festivals
on: by Danny Ochoa
It’s nearly upon us…..the buzz and hype of Inti Raymi. Here’s our guide to the fun filled day in Cusco. Inti Raymi (Festival of the Sun) is an Incan festival held in Cusco on June 24th. In the southern hemisphere, the
The Origins of the name Peru: According to Garcilaso de la Vega
on: by Danny Ochoa
Where did the name Peru come from? The name was never a word used by natives or by the Inca. So where did it originate? Who gave the country its name and why. The chronicles of Garcilaso de la Vega shed
Getting the most from your Cusco “Religious Ticket,” More than a load of old churches
on: by Danny Ochoa
For many people there is only one thing worse than visiting an old church while on holiday, and that’s visiting lots of old churches. So why on earth would you buy the “boleto religioso”, a ticket that entitles you visit not
Sacsayhuman: One Of Cusco’s Most Impressive Inca Ruins
on: by Danny Ochoa
A short hike up the hill from the North end of Cusco one finds what is perhaps the most under-promoted ancient site in Peru. It is justly called the New World Stonehenge, but its stones are larger and more finely cut
Cusco’s Temple of the Moon: A Mysterious Site Worth Discovering
on: by Danny Ochoa
The Temple of the Moon located on the outskirts of Cusco is a fascinating and mysterious archeological site. Richard Nisbet takes a closer look at the rarely visited attraction and challenges some of the theories surrounding its origins. The Mystery The
Peru Travel: Cusco’s La Casa Concha Museum
on: by Danny Ochoa
Located in Cusco’s historical centre, La Casa Concha Museum (the Shell House) is a new museum dedicated to the history of Machu Picchu. Paul Jones one of our Machu Picchu Vacations experts went along to explore what La Casa Concha Museum