Caral, the cradle of the civilization Caral is considered as the Oldest City in Peruvian territory, with over 500 thousand years of occupation, and is the first civilization that is compared with Mesopotamia, Egypt, India, China and Mesoamerica, focal points of culture in the world. Caral is located to the left bank of the Supe […]
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Main Square of Trujillo On the orders of Diego de Almagro, Martin drew Astete this square as the center of the city. In the main part of the Plaza Mayor is looking at the Freedom Monument, a marble Baroque sculpture, the work of Edmund German Muller. Catedral of Trujillo Plaza Mayor (Main Square). (Cathedral Museum). […]
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Catedralicio Museum Located inside the Cathedral of Trujillo. Contains objects linked to the liturgy, carvings and paintings from the colonial period, among which two paintings: “The denial of St. Peter” and the portrait of St. John the Baptist. Characterize this building, the roof beams decorated with polychrome and crypt decorated with wall paintings of the […]
Continue readingWhy is machu Picchu Important
Many people ask why is Machu Picchu important. The Citadel of Machu Picchu is considered the main tourist attraction in Peru and one of the most visited worldwide. Machu Picchu is a Quechua word that comes from Machu that means old or ancient, and Picchu meaning mountain, therefore, Machu Picchu is translated as Old Mountain. […]
Continue readingSacred Valley Peru
The Sacred Valley Peru is between the towns of Pisac and Ollantaytambo, parallel to the river Vilcanota. You can access it from the city of Cusco. It is composed of many rivers flowing down gullies and valleys, has numerous archaeological monuments and indigenous peoples. During the tour you will appreciate the towns of Pisac, Yucay, […]
Continue readingRestaurants in Machu Picchu
You can choose between many of the restaurants in Machu Picchu that are located in the same city of Machu Picchu, and enjoy of a great food and view. The dishes served are for all kinds of tastes, from native cuisine and international cuisine; you can drink many beverages like Inti sour, Pisco sour, and […]
Continue readingPOSSIBLE ORIGIN OF MACCHU
A Legend about the origin of Macchu Picchu tells us that to beat the Chankas, Prince Kusi Yupanqui is assisted by the god Inti ( the Sun ) who made the stones surounding the village of Cusco, men to fight in favor of Prince Cusco. Kusi Yupanqui Chankas due to be crowned as the new […]
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Peru has many tourist attractions, that is why many travelers are planning a trip to Peru because it is a land of pre-Columbian ruins and lost cities, Andean Mountains and Amazon jungle; is a destination that many first-time travelers may know little about, beyond the famed Machu Picchu. PERU EXPLORER by PeruForLess details everything you need to […]
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The Peruvian Food is an important expression of its own culture just as its ceramics, textiles, music and literature. Thanks to Peru’s three regions and ocean there are an abundance of markets that can offer a variety of fresh ingredients that satisfied not only the housewife but also the most sophisticated chef. The culinary history […]
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Peru is a country with a variety of weather, we count with a Peru weather guide, where you can find more information and know when in the best time to travel to Peru is. The Mountain Highlands (Cusco, Lake Titicaca, etc) Mid April – October. This period is the dry season, with hot, dry days and cold, dry […]
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Tourism in Peru plays an important part in its developing economy and has taken great steps in the last few years to change its poor record of Peru Travel Security. Below we give you some useful information about Peru Travel safety, so you can be prepared when decide to travel to Peru and enjoy your trip. In the […]
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Here is a lot of Peru Travel information; here you can find the topics you will need to know before travel to Peru. Peru is South America’s third largest country, covering 1,285,215 sq. km., and can be divided into three geographic regions. The central high lands of the Andes, with its massive peaks, steep canyons, and […]
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The Top 10 Peru Tourist Attractions Peru is one of the oldest civilizations in the world, it combines beautiful landscapes, modern and ancient cultures, from the mysterious Nazca lines to the enigmatic Machu Picchu. Peru is one of the most visited destinations by foreign tourists, as it not only has Archaeological wealth and monuments, but […]
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Location: in the western and intertropical South Capital: Lima Surface: 1’285, 216 square kilometers Official Language: Spanish. Quechua is the legacy of the Inca Empire and is still spoken in many parts of the country mainly the Andes. The Amazon has 38 different languages Spanish: 80% Quechua: 16% Other languages: 3%. It corresponds to the 38 different languages that are spoken in […]
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Peru is a multicultural country and thus has many festivals that occur throughout the country totally different from each other. The festivals of Peru show the fervor of its people and are often linked to religious origins. At certain times of year, Peru seems to be a country of endless festivals, parades and parties. The […]
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Travel to our country, here you will find the best Peru Cusco travel packages tours. Cusco is one of the major attractions worldwide. Many tourists from all over the world come to Cusco to see Machu Picchu, located a few hours from Cusco by train, these ruins are the most beautiful and important legacy of the Inca […]
Continue readingMachu Picchu: Things to know before your visit
Always everybody heard about that the Amazing Citadel made by Pachacutec in the Empire Inca. Located in Peru at 7.000 feet above sea level in the Andes Mountains. And describe how amazing is this citadel but they don´t realize that is more than that. Machu Picchu was a citadel lost in the time discovered by […]
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In the town of Aguas Calientes down of Machu Picchu, there are plenty of restaurants with a variety of the best and delicious meals with dishes typical of Cusco made based on cuy, alpaca, trout, etc. Also most hotels offer local and international cuisine to its guests. In the town of Aguas Calientes – Machu […]
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Since it was discovered on July 24, 1911 by Hiram Bingham, Machu Picchu has been considered, by its extraordinary magnificence and harmonious structure as one of the architectural and archaeological monuments of the planet’s most important. 2000 Located 400 meters above sea level in the province of Urubamba, department of Cusco, Machu Picchu (Summit Mayor, […]
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The most outstanding news of Machu Picchu are here, so you can find out whats new and the latest discovers, celebrations and all related to the Sanctuary. Machu Picchu is celebrate his 29 years of considered World Patrimony The Organization of the United Nations for the education, science and culture (UNESCO>) declared Machu Picchu as […]
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Machu Picchu mysteries, it holds many questions despite being one of the most important Inca monuments there are many questions that will probably never achieve answered. Why was it built? What was its purpose? When was it built? Why was abandoned? Why the Spanish conquistadors never knew anything about Machu Picchu? In a way, given […]
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All the principal celebrations in the Empire are Religious, because this is one of the main important thing in the life of any settler of the Inca Empire. The festivities which are related with agriculture activities, were related with the begining of the seasons, all this festivities were in the honor of the god Sun, […]
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The Lost City of Machu Picchu is a mysterious wonder; the Incas built there a city of stone, without the aid of wheels or iron tools. This is the best example of Inca engineering. They built more than 600 terraces to prevent the city from sliding down the mountain. They designed a water supply system […]
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Visit Peru, a country that has spectacular microclimates, great food and friendly people. Peru’s got it all including treks that combine ancient roads with timeless landscapes such as the Inca Trail Perú. Our selection of Inca Trail hikes to Machu Picchu Peru, Choquequirao and Ausangate follows in the footsteps of Hiram Bingham. Trekking the Inca Trail involves a […]
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Inca trail FAQS If you want to Travel to Machu Picchu, you must know everything about it, starting for the Inca Trail. ¿How many routes exist? There are three routes that you can choose: The Mollepata, the classic and the one day Trail. The longest and most adventurous trail is Mollepata, in wich you can see […]
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Hike Machu Picchu and its incredible ruins built at the top of the mountains, because exploring the Peruvian Andes by hiking tours gives us the opportunity to appreciate the magnificence sanctuary of Machu Picchu, one of these fantastic ways it will be a great start at the moment of getting to there. As soon as you arrive […]
Continue readingFLIGHTS FROM LIMA TO CUSCO
From the Jorge Chavez International Airport departs daily flights from Lima to Cusco. The airport is located at a distance of 19 km. of the center of the city of Lima. The airport is one of the busiest and modern in Latin America; from there depart large numbers of domestic and international flights. For the fourth consecutive year […]
Continue readingCUSCO RESTAURANTS
Cusco Restaurants offers a great variety of dishes, when you get to Cusco you will find a huge selection of restaurants and cafes at your disposal; some of them are concentrated in the Plaza de Armas (the Main Square) the most popular restaurants are large tourist joints with Andean music shows, where you can enjoy of a […]
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Chan-Chan, The timeless citadel of clay This enormous archaeological complex is located in front of the sea, half way between the Huanchaco hot springs and the city of Trujillo, which is the capital of the department of Lambayeque, in the north coast of Perú. The site covers an extension of 20km; the central zone is […]
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In a country geographically diverse as Peru, there are a variety of climates in every each one of the 3 regions that conform it. Coast: the temperature reaching 28 ºC during summer season (December-April) and at the rest of the year can descends to 14 ºc with a 90% of humid. Highlands: The rainy season is from […]
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There are months that are the Best Time to Go to Machu Picchu, however, the Sanctuary is open throughout the year. In Cusco the rainy season starts from January to March so try avoid going these months. Although it is permit to go but there are continuous waterfalls and you will be wet most part of the time, […]
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Arequipa, the White city Arequipa is one of the most important cities in Perú, being the cradle of many judges and jurists, known also as the juridical town. The nickname white city comes because the material employed on the constructions of the houses is with a material brought from thee Misti volcano, which ashes have […]
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The Incas, being a Heliocentric culture, the one that is in charge of the adoration and ritualization of the SUN in the practices of their daily life, , it was a population that always looked at the sky, looking for any kind of message or a sign that their most important God could give them. […]
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WE RECOMMEND THAT IF ALREADY HAVE FLIGHT TICKETS TO PERU: Peru is a varied and diverse country due to the climatic, natural and cultural diversity of its regions. It is 1,554 miles (2,500 km) long, and has 3 natural regions: Coast, Mountains (sierra) and Jungle. There are few countries on Earth that can match Peru […]
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¿Why is it important Machu Picchu? Beside of being one of the most interesting places to visit in Perú, this site was an important and sacred place to the entire Tahuantinsuyo Empire. The way that it was built, the inaccessible and rugged location puts Machu Picchu as a unique place, because only few persons has […]
Continue readingThe legend of Manco Capac and Mama Ocllo
This legend was told by one of the most important chronicles of the XVth century, Garcilaso de la Vega, El Inca, who was son of a Spanish captain and an Inca princess called Chimpu Ocllo. Because of that, Garcilaso was able to have many stories and legends from a very faithful source about the Inca […]
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In the beginning of the time, many fabulous people lived in the world, Gods, semi gods and founders of the most important civilizations, like Rome, Greece, China and many others. But one has a unique and significance beginning: The Beginning of the Inca Empire, who has a fantastic legend about that. It all starts when […]
Continue readingMachu Picchu The Untold Story
Machu Picchu, the untold Story. ¿How’s that a single archaeological place took importance to the Peruvian people and to the Universal History, changing the whole History of humankind? The answer is in just one word: Machu Picchu, sacred place, inaccessible to the foreign, but totally accessible to the local natives, who for many years lived […]
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Many artists found inspiration with the wonder that is Machu Picchu, many musicians have wrote about the Sanctuary and his magnetism, greatness and his ancestral knowledge. One of the first bands that create a conceptual album with the Machu Picchu theme is Los Jaivas, a Chilean band of folk-rock, who took a poem made by […]
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The principal museum is the Manuel Chávez Ballón Site Museum of Machu Picchu, which have more than 300 pieces between pottery and jewels made of gold, silver and copper. When Hiram Bingham arrive to Machu Picchu, he took many pottery pieces and other artifacts that he found while he visited every place of the Sanctuary, and […]
Continue readingMachu Picchu legacy of the ancient Peruvians
Italy has the Roman Coliseum, the UK has Stonehenge, Egypt has its pyramids and the Great Wall of China has, but none of them has a stone city built on the mountains, so mysterious and beautiful than many think it was not made by humans . That city is located Machu Picchu and Peru. Its […]
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All the Machu Picchu pictures you’ll find online can’t and won’t compare the detailed labor that the Incas had to put on, in order to get this amazing result. Not only Machu Picchu but lot’s of archaeological sites spread through Peru show the perfection that this culture had in mind, and the vision they worked hard for. […]
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The weather in the site of the Andes is unpredictable, because of the geography which creates many altitudinal zones that each one has a different climates, temperature, etc. and Machu Picchu is affected for this reason and also is located between two zones, Peruvian Yungas*and wet Puna* of the central Andes. The best time to […]
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Getting to machu Picchu the access is Aguas Calientes, recently renamed Machu Picchu Pueblo. There are two considerations: Hike the Inca Trail by booking at least 3 months ahead at an agency. Benefits: see wonderful scenery and other Inca ruins; get to Machu Picchu before other travelers. Risks, Difficulties: medium difficulty level; cannot do individually, must […]
Continue readingPachacutec, the Inca Emperor
Pachacutec, The Inca Emperor this is one of the most important and powerful Incas of the entire Empire, was the 9th Inca of the whole Empire. His victories made him a name in the Peruvian and universal History. According to Guaman Poma de Ayala, a native chronicler said that this Inca was the strongest of […]
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The citadel of Machu Picchu has had several periods of occupation. Taken from the chronicles, the construction style and ceramics found has deducted the following: Initial Period: 1300 AD Classic Period: 1400 AD Imperial Period: 1533 AD Transition Period: 1533-1572 AD The story of Machu Picchu Most modern archaeologists and historians agree that Machu Picchu was built by […]
Continue readingMachu Picchu, land of the Orchids
Many species are living for centuries in the Sanctuary, but only one is the queen of all plants and living creatures, with over 300 species and many colors, this plant is such a beautiful thing to observed and smell, that’s why Machu Picchu, The Land of the Orchids, must live forever. Many things are said […]
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The location of Machupicchu is 112.5 km. northeast of the city of Cusco, at 2,350 meters, within the Machu Picchu Archaeological Park, which comprises a large area of the province of Urubamba in the Cusco Department. It is surrounded by a huge forest of majestic mountains. The surface of the Archaeological Park, the urban and […]
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The gastronomy in Machu Picchu is varied, due to his enormous diversity in Perú, That’s because people like the Incas should be able to harvest every kind of product that taste and makes good for the entire Empire. Products like potatoes, yucas, sweet potato, oca, olluco, and many others complete the everyday diet of the […]
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Peru Culture is formed by its people, festivals, music, architecture, and cuisine, literature including customs, codes, standards, lifestyles and traditions in society. Peru Culture was formed by the kinship between the Amerindian and Hispanic cultures. Peruvian people is formed by different races for example mestizo (most people of Peruvians) which is an admixture of Amerindians […]
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The main tourist destinations of Peru have airports and regular flights. Generally, Lima is the entrance to Peru by the International Airport “Jorge Chavez”, with direct flights and connections of major cities around the world, from the capital city you will be able to begin trips to all the cities of the country, in order […]
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South East Side (Called Eastern Sector) Of Machu Picchu Site Map Some References Call This General Area The Urban Sector. When Using That Reference, The Division Line Runs NW Of The Temple Of The Condor
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Movies and Machu Picchu Given the fact that Machu Picchu is one of the greatest landscapes to capture the most deepest emotions about being captivated by the nature and the mystique of the universe, many film director has focus all his knowledge in create movies or scenes that shows Machu Picchu in many opportunities. Many […]
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A traditional Peruvian festival is, by nature, a space where all things both sacred and profane come together in a single manifestation of pride, vitality and sheer joy. The Christian rite that is manifestly visible –above all in the highlands– is superimposed on the pre-Hispanic tradition of taki (singing and dancing in the Quechua language) […]
Continue readingMachu Picchu Treks
There are several Machu Picchu treks that offer magnificent landscapes along its trip. The Imperial City is surrounded by magnificent scenery that satisfies even the most demanding of adventurers who dare to cross it. Of course, the various types of trekking vary in difficulty, physical demand and duration. The most popular and famous is the […]
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Canadians are usually covered for medical mishaps overseas by their provincial health plans, while holders of official student/teacher/youth cards are entitled to accident coverage and hospital in-patient benefits. Students will often find that their student health cover extends during the vacations and for one term beyond the date of last enrolment, while homeowners’ or renters’ […]
Continue readingAdventure Sports in Machu Picchu
If you want to spend sometime and feel the adrenaline, you cant miss the adventure sports in Machu Picchu. When you’re on travel vacation, you must check the possibilities of making some other things besides visiting the Machu Picchu Sanctuary, there are also many things that you got to put on your adventure travel list. […]
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Every year many people decide to take a vacation and travel to Lima Peru. Lima is surrounding of tourist attractions, the sights of Lima, is divided in two old colonial and modern Lima appreciate colonial balconies, Government Palace, San Francisco Church, Miraflores, San Isidro, Lima Catredral, Museums and many other tourist attractions of Lima city tour to Pachacamac Caral swamps […]
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The best tourist attractions in Machu Picchu Huayna Picchu Huayna Picchu which in Quechua means “Young Mountain”, is next to the Machu Picchu Mountain (Old Mountain) from here you have a wonderful panoramic view of Machu Picchu ruins, this is an amazing experience you ever had. We suggest to climb the Huayna Picchu during the dry season […]
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Machu Picchu LOCATION The Machupicchu archaeological complex is located in the department of Cusco, in the Urubamba province and district of Machupicchu. It is perched on the eastern slopes of the Vilcanota mountain range, a chain of mountains curtailed by the Apurimac and Urubamba Rivers. At latitude 13º7′ South and longitude 72035′ West of the […]
Continue readingThe Huaca Huallamarca
The Huaca Huallamarca was a stepped pyramid, Build with little sun dried bricks hand made in a corn grain shape. His walls were painted of yellow. The site of Huallamarca has an antique of 2 thousand years old, between the 100 bd and the 250 ad. In 1942, Julio C. Tello, a famous archaeologist decide […]
Continue readingIsland Taquile: The Textile Art
Taquile is an Island on the preuvian sid of Lake Titicaca, a 45 from the city of Puno. The inhabitants, known as a Taquileños speaks Quechua and Spanish. In 2005, “Taquile and its Textile Art” were honored by being proclaimed “Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity” by UNESCO. Taquileños are known for […]
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Is the most famous route, also known as Camino Inca, many tourists from all over the world come to experience this fabulous trek and to know the Majestic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu. This trek lasts from 4 to 5 days; it begins at Km 82, near Ollantaytambo. has a length of more than 23 kilometers, […]
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The difficult geography makes Cusco Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu is almost inaccessible. Maybe that’s the main attraction for many tourists who visit Peru’s cultural heritage and the world. However, there are two ways to reach Machu Picchu: The first is by the ancient Inca Trail (recommended for those who like to test their physical […]
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There is a lot Peru Tourist Attractions, such the ruins of Machu Picchu (The Lost City of the Incas) which is well known around the world and the most visited by tourist. The other popular ruins are Chan Chan in Trujillo, Sipan in Chiclayo, Nazca lines in Nazca, Ollantaytambo in the sacred valley of the Incas, Caral, Sacsayhuamán, and […]
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Nazca, the desert and the sea This city is an obligated stop at your destination when you arrive to Perú, is a very pretty city, its small but sure enough you want to come back again. Located at the south of the country, is one of the cities that is beginning to develop his touristic […]
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Peru is known in the entire world by the diversity of fauna and flora, also by the different cultures had been developed in the coast, Andes and in the forest. These cultures give to the actual population an identity and incomparable legacy. All of these cultures are important which permit to understand the development of […]
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Machu Picchu, Cusco, Peru The Hotel’s beautiful setting will only enhance your visit to the mystical and mysterious ruins of the city of Machu Picchu. From our site you are only minutes away from this premier archeological adventure of the Inca Empire. Designed and maintained with a keen sense of beauty, The Machu Picchu Pueblo […]
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The road network was created by the Incas, and today you can go on hikes, the most famous is the Inca Trail, it takes from 4 to 5 days. It starts in a town of Ollantaytambo in the Sacred Valley and ends in Machu Picchu. Another alternative is Slakantay trek, the longest, it takes 7 […]
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We will give you an idea how far ahead is enough to book Inca Trail: December, January, March: 2 months in advance, 3 or 4 months in advance for departures around Christmas and New year’s eve. April, October, November: 3 months in advance, 4 months in advance around Easter. May, September: 4-5 months in advance. […]
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In Cusco the most famous attractions are the Inca trail and Machu Picchu. There are different routes that you can take to go to the impressive Sanctuary of Machu Picchu, one of them is the Classic Inca Trail, a trek that takes from 4 to 5 days walk and this is the most famous. Throughout […]
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The Inca Trail and Galapagos Islands are two interesting destinations which present a wonderful wildlife and natural beauty that will fascinate you. The Classic Inca Trail is the most famous route which leads you to the Majestic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu. The trek takes around 4 or 5 days, during the walking you will be […]
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The Inca trail is consider one of the most famous treks in South America and it is at the top ten best treks around the world.Along the way there are several different ruins of fortifications in relatively good condition, visually dominating all the valleys. The route begins in the town of Cori-Huayra-china (Quechua: Quri Wayrachina) […]
Continue readingGASTRONOMY HUARAZ
Typical Dishes Ceviche of Chocho: One type of legume prepared as ceviche is prepared with chopped tomatoes, chilli, coriander, pepper, cumin, salt, lemon juice. Serve with corn, lettuce. Llunca Cashki Wheat soup (shelled) with meat (chicken, lamb, beef), vegetables Cuy Picante Guinea pig fried, served with potatoes and peppers. Llunca Cashki Wheat soup (shelled) with […]
Continue readingARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE OF CHAVIN
the Archaeological site of Chavin It was the capital of the Chavin culture. that is located in the province of Huari. The site has an elevation of 3,177 meters above sea level in the Eastern highlands of Ancash, east of the Cordillera Blanca. The building has a complex network of roads and stone interior galleries […]
Continue readingHOW TO GET TO MACHU PICCHU
We give information about how to get to Machu Picchu. There are three ways to get to Machu Picchu. The first is the traditional by railway (or train), lasting three hours of trip , the second alternative is the adventures way well known as the path of “Inca Trail” hike that requires a great effort for […]
Continue readingHOLIDAYS MACHU PICCHU
The sanctuary of Machu Picchu is located in the Cusco Region of Peru; it has an altitude of 2,430 meters above sea level. Machu Picchu was declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1983, the beauty of this place is amazing due to it is surrounded by steep mountains and deep valleys. It also has […]
Continue readingHISTORY OF MACHU PICCHU
Along the years the history of Machu Picchu continues fascinating a many people, who want to know more about the Inca Empire and its Culture. The citadel of Machu Picchu is one of the world’s archaeological jewels and the most important tourist destination of Peru. Since being discovered by American archaeologist Hiram Bingham in 1911 has continued […]
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Certainly Hiking Machu Picchu is one of the most unforgettable experiences around the world. The Inca citadel of Machu Picchu is located 130 kilometers northwest of Cusco and it is between two mountains and it was created well equipped with all necessary resources to operate without relying on outside their own fields, cattle, workshops and […]
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Hiking Inca Trail which is the most famous trek in South America and is rated one of the top 5 treks in the world. In just 26 miles (43km) it is combine beautiful mountain scenery, lush cloud-forest, subtropical jungle and, of course, a stunning Inca paving stones, ruins and tunnels. At the end of the […]
Continue readingCUZCO MACHU PICCHU
Cusco is the first step to get to Machu Picchu, every day arrive flights from Lima , Arequipa, Juliaca to Cusco airport (Alejandro velazco Astete airport). Machu Picchu has 500 visits per day, you can book a tour with a travel agency or go by yourself and hire a guide , the tour takes around […]
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Cuzco is situated in the Peruvian Andes, Cuzco is one of the best tourist attraction in Peru, every day receive many tourist form around the world, they visit Cusco as a first step to get to the Machu Picchu (Lost City of The Incas). Cusco city have many places to explore, the architecture, the Churches, Museums, […]
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At the moment of you travel to Peru as biodiversity country you will notice that has a very diverse variety of climates; its vast geography justifies its 28 types of weather. In general the climate is temperate, without significant rainfall in the winter nor too hot in the summer, allowing tourism in any season. This is the […]
Continue readingNIGHTLIFE IN CAJAMARCA
El Jeque Disco Address: A.v Hoyos Rubio 1451 cajamarca- Peru Phone number: 367352 Disco Pub Karaoke Brujas Address: Jr Apurimac 584 2do piso Cajamarca. El Brujo Disco Address: Jr Apurimac 519 Cajamarca. Las Vegas Disco Address: 5 Esquinas 1035 Cajamarca. Los Frailones Disco Address: Av Perú 701 Cajamarca. Up & Down Disco Address: Jr Tarapacá […]
Continue readingMachu Picchu Tickets
Machu Picchu is the symbol of the culture alive in Peru, and every year shows their magnificent to the entire world let´s check how you can get the tickets to visit this architectonic monument considerate a World Heritage by the UNESCO. Many years ago, there was no limit of space to access to Machu Picchu. […]
Continue readingARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE OF HUACA RAJA AND SIPAN
The complex consists of two pyramids joined by a platform, in the complex are many burial chambers. Located 28 km. the city of Chiclayo In 1987 was discovered the tomb of the Moche Lord, known as the Lord of Sipan, who ruled the valley of Lambayeque. Efforts to recover and restore valuable enclosures and main […]
Continue readingARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE OF TUCUME
Located 33 km north of the city of Chiclayo, the Archaeological Complex of Tucume, is one of the most important pre-Hispanic monuments of the north coast of Peru, given its magnitude and extent of approximately 220 hectares architected space, housing 26 buildings of monumental structures associated with lower rank (squares, mounds, patios, canal systems, walls, […]
Continue readingBRUNING ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM
Located in the city of Lambayeque, was ingurated in 1966 and is located two blocks from the main park of the city. In the gardens of the museum stands the figure of Naylamp, founder of the dynasty of Kings Lambayeque. Among its corridors and rooms are exposed more than 1,400 archaeological pieces, demonstrations which were […]
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It is located 70 km. from Chiclayo. The name refers to a hill of the same name which is near the place. This is the first private protected area of Peru; the area is managed by the community of Santa Catalina jointly with Heinz Plenge, photographer and Bernie Pleyton, ecologist. Its main objectives are the […]
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January * Feast of the birth of Jesus – Reque: January. Important religious festival with a large influx of devout believers who come from different parts of the department. The festival is organized by the parish and the District Municipality. March * Religious Feast of St. Joseph the Patriarch of Mórrope: March 09, a traditional […]
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Espesado It is a kind of soup which is prepared every Monday, made with shredded corn and beef brisket soup, usually served with rice. Chinguirito Is a kind of ceviche, made with dried and frayed guitar fish, prepared with lemon, salt, pepper and onion. Served with yucca and sweet potatoes. Tortilla de raya Made from […]
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The museum is mainly dedicated to the Lambayeque or Sican culture which was developed in the region between approximately 700 and 1300 before falling under the domain Chimu. The ancient nation lambayeque is known for its metallurgical art (being especially famous for its golden funerary masks and ceremonial tumi or knives) that the museum displays. […]
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There are plenty Locations and spots made for fun in Chiclayo to dance all night long, or just to enjoy a few drinks with your friends. At the downtown or at the Balta Avenue you will find some good options. Here is a list with interesting options: Discotheque Premium Boulevard Nightclub that it is divided […]
Continue readingPOMAC FOREST HISTORICAL SANCTUARY
Pomac Forest Historical Sanctuary is located in the Department of Lambayeque, Province of Ferreñafe, District of Pitipo, to 31.5km from the city of Chiclayo at 80 m.a.s. The climate is dry and warm in the morning and fresh in the afternoon. Average annual temperature of 28 ° C. Among December – May is the rainy […]
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Cooking is simple, colorful and exotic with unexpected flavors; most ingredients are only available in the region. The most representative dishes are the Patarashca, turtle soup, made with turtle meat and served in its own shell; Juanes, Tachacho, Muchangue, Timbuche or Chilcano. Among typical drinks of the region are Masato, Cocona juice, Aguajina juice, juice […]
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