Travel to Peru – Episode 349
The Amateur Traveler talks to Nick Stanziano, co-founder of SA Luxury Expeditions and newly minted Peruvian citizen about his new country of Peru. Nick has called Peru home for 8 years now. ...
How to Spend 48 Hours In Lima, Peru
As with many capital cities, Lima can be an overwhelming, confusing and intimidating metropolis. As the transport hub of Peru, it is a city that is all but impossible to avoid, and ...
Sacred Valley Stroll – Sacred Valley, Peru – Daily Photo
The Sacred Valley in Peru is also known as Urubamba Valley, and is located in the Andes mountains near Cusco. It is considered to be the heartland of the ancient Inca Empire ...
Could Marcahuamachuco, Peru Really Rival Machu Picchu?
Although Marcahuamachuco has been around for about 1600 years, only recently has it started being promoted as an archaeological site that could one day rival Machu Picchu. The site is a pre-Incan ...
Paucartambo Festival: A Traditional Spectacle – Peru
Paucartambo is a small town a few hours from Cusco. It’s not well traveled except for one time a year when people come from all over Peru and abroad for the festival ...
Heading to Machu Picchu? Why You Should Explore the Ruins Around Cusco First
Travelers heading to Cusco, Peru are usually there for one main reason – to see the wonder that is Machu Picchu. All travelers have their own way of seeing Machu Picchu. Some ...
Trekking and Confronting Altitude in Huaraz, Peru
I like to think I’m in fairly good shape. I exercise regularly and other than stove-top popcorn I’m pretty much a healthy eater. I wouldn’t call myself an avid trekker (because carrying ...
A Guide to the Museums of Lima, Peru
Few tourists spend much time in Lima which is a real shame, especially for those interested in learning more about Peru’s long and fascinating history and culture. Lima is home to Peru’s ...
Chicha: The Infamous Saliva-Fermented Beer From Peru
There are two foods that are ubiquitous across the Peruvian Andes. One is potatoes and the other is corn. This isn’t the corn we’re used to back home. Peruvian corn, choclo, comes ...
Ollantaytambo: Exploring an Inca Pueblo on Foot
Ollantaytambo is a small town with a long name and an even longer list of hidden treasures awaiting the visitor who wishes to take a break on the crowded route to Machu ...
