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Peru Hop: The Intelligent Way to Travel in Peru
on: by Danny Ochoa
Who are Peru Hop (in 100 Words!) Peru Hop is a stress-free way of traveling through Peru which allows passenger to explore at their own pace and see the hidden gems that most tourists completely miss. Their bus ride experience includes,
The Planetarium – An Evening of Exploration
on: by Danny Ochoa
Holy Moly!!!!! What a great experience! Last night I visited the Planetarium in Cusco. I was picked up from Plaza Regocijo in Cusco. A bus took me and a small group of other visitors to the small planetarium hidden in the
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
El Tabuco – Pizza with the Family!
on: by Danny Ochoa
El Tabuco is a family run Italian restaurant on Calle Meloc, Cusco. If you’re looking for somewhere with character and a lot of heart then El Tabuco is the spot. This little gem might be small but it has great atmosphere.
Cuse Smokehouse, Cusco
on: by Danny Ochoa
Truthfully, Cuse Smokehouse in San Blas offers some of the best food and table service in Cusco! This little gem recently opened its doors to the public only one month ago. And I have no doubt in saying it is here
The Eco Quechua Lodge: Hospitality in the Peruvian Jungle
on: by Danny Ochoa
Set on the outskirts of the sleepy town of Santa Teresa and surrounded by lush green rainforest, the Eco Quechua Lodge is a small locally run bed and breakfast with an emphasis on eco-friendly stays. Located on a small hill side
Restaurant Review: Give yourself a real treat at Cicciolina, Cusco
on: by Danny Ochoa
Is it a pizzeria? A tapas joint? A wine bar? Even Cicciolina’s own advertising is guilty of perpetuating this apparent identity crisis, billing itself as “Bodega…Bar de Tapas…Restaurante”. Throw in the Italian name, add a Peruvian-Australian-Argentinian management team and the innocent
6 Great Reasons to Visit Ollantaytambo
on: by Danny Ochoa
Not everyone who visits Machu Picchu arrives via the legendary Inca Trail. Some people actually prefer a combination of swanky hotels and luxury trains to gasping for breath, shivering in a bivouac and coming face to face with other people’s bad
Restaurant Review: Falling for Cusco’s Fallen Angel
on: by Danny Ochoa
Judging by the name alone, you could be forgiven for thinking that The Fallen Angel is some den of iniquity where only the brave or the foolhardy would dare to enter. In fact a Peruvian TV programme once wrongly described it
Restaurant Review: Not So Perfect at Pachapapa, Cusco
on: by Danny Ochoa
On paper Pachapapa has it all: a great location in historic and atmospheric San Blas; colourfully decorated indoor dining areas and shady outdoor seating; a huge wood oven for their signature dishes like roasted beef tenderloin and whole roasted guinea pigs;