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Top 5 Alternative Things to do in Cusco

Cusco, Peru, ancient Inca capital, steeped in history and culture, base for many before exploring the Sacred Valley and the Machu Picchu, historic Peruvian City. Cusco is a truly amazing City, filled to the brim with Inca and Spanish history, stunning churches,
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Our Thoughts to the Kidnapping Warning in Cusco and Machu Picchu

On February 13, the Embassy of the United States of America in Lima published a security message on their website about a ‘Potential Kidnapping Threat in Cusco’. Such a message is quite a scary thought for anyone travelling to Peru in
Travel Agents in Peru, Money Bag

Travel Agents in Peru – Is Your Money Safe?

The days of the high street travel agent are slowly fading in favor of the more dynamic travel agencies on the internet. With the simple click of a button it is possible to spend a few thousand dollars and book yourself a complete
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Essential Peru Information – Seeing a Doctor in Cusco

There is nothing worse than getting ill when you’re away on vacation. All you want to do is enjoy yourself and get out and about to see all the wonder attractions on offer. Unfortunately, it is not un-common for travellers to
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Why Are Domestic Flights in Peru So Expensive?

Most people taking Peru vacations are probably going to require 2 or more domestic flights. Unless you want to sit on a bus for hours on end, trying to get a few winks of sleep whilst the bus navigates winding mountainous

Peru Vacations – Get to Know Cusco City

Anyone travelling to Peru will undoubtedly spend a few days in Cusco. So the Peru vacations experts at The Only Peru Guide have written a comprehensive article to help you get to know a little more about this ancient city of

Seven Best Things to do in Lima

A tour of Lima’s revamped old quarter – founded 475 years ago – reveals how the Peruvian capital has managed to preserve its beauty. Lima’s historic old quarter is arguably the loveliest vestige of colonial times in all of Latin America.

Machu Picchu and Galapagos Tour Combined

Have you ever thought about combining the best of two South American destinations and creating a trip of a life time? Well many people do, and by far the most popular choice is combining Peru and Ecuador to create a Machu