Cusco, high in the mountains of Peru, is an amazing city. It’s the gateway for travelers visiting the Machu Picchu monument, as well as the jumping off point for a trip through the Sacred Valley of the Incas. The city is also an amazing living historical and archeological monument, while also being a home to ...
Taking a summer vacation can be daunting, especially when you’re single and on a budget. This article is going to count down the top 5 budget-friendly vacations to take this summer, leaving you no worries and nothing but fun. 5. Peru The Incan ruins at Machu Picchu is the biggest attraction in Peru, but that ...
Lima, Peru is an incredible city, combining modern, hip food, fun and nightlife with colonial and ancient culture. Although many people simply stop for a day on their way to sites like the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu, the city is a fun place to spend time and is packed with history to see and ...
Peru is the most popular destination in South America for travelers from the U.S. Almost everyone flies into Lima, but the capital city doesn’t offer much for the visitor. A day in the colonial center of Lima is usually enough for most people. One specific stop in Lima that should be on everyone’s itinerary is ...
One of the most coveted Peru travel destinations is the Amazon Rainforest. This lush land covers over 60% of Peru’s territory, yet only 5% of the country’s population lives within it. And despite its size (over 1.4 billion acres), this region can be surprisingly difficult to visit. With a limited number of access roads (that ...
People know Peru for Machu Picchu. But in addition to its famous ancient sites, Peru is also home to a surprising amount of unexpected wildlife. With a diverse geography that contains everything from a desert coastline to the Andean Mountains to the dense Amazon Rainforest, there are plenty of pockets for wildlife to thrive. Visitors ...
Machu Picchu is an amazing place to visit. It is listed as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World and its views and architecture are breathtaking. Machu Picchu is also quite difficult to travel to. As there is no airport or bus terminal in Machu Picchu, most travelers to this unique destination find ...
I decided to go to Peru this past summer. The ancient, mountain set city of Machu Picchu was the main draw. I was also very excited about traveling in South America and brushing up on my Spanish, which is sadly still not in very good shape! As a budget traveler, not quite shoestring, but budget ...
