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Planning to hike through one of Peru’s most spectacular mountain regions? Knowing what to pack for the Ausangate Trek is an important part of preparing for the adventure. The Ausangate Trek is a high-altitude trekking adventure in Peru’s Cusco region, where travelers should prepare for cold temperatures, changing weather and demanding mountain terrain. The route...Read More

High altitude trekking in Peru takes you into landscapes that are extraordinary and environments where your body has to work differently. From the Inca Trail and Salkantay Trek to Ausangate and other high-Andean routes, hikers can spend hours above 3,000 meters (9,840 feet), with some passes reaching well above 4,000 meters (13,100 feet). At these...Read More

Every June, Cusco becomes the setting for Inti Raymi, one of Peru’s most important celebrations of Inca heritage. Music, traditional clothing, ceremonial performances, and historic places come together in an event that connects modern Cusco with its ancient past. But today’s celebration tells only part of the story. Centuries ago, Intip Raymi was the most...Read More

Beneath the ancient landscape of Cusco lies a story that has fascinated generations of local residents, historians, archaeologists, and travelers: the story of the Inca Chinkana. The name Chinkana is associated with the Quechua idea of a labyrinth or a place where one can become lost. Around Sacsayhuamán, references to passages and underground structures have...Read More