The current distribution of Quechua: ISO (that) in Peru is the result of the historical process of diffusion and conformation of the various geographic varieties. In reality, Quechua is a linguistic family, with various varieties distributed in seven South American countries (Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Bolivia, Argentina, Chile and…

Machu Picchu Google Street View Machu Picchu is one of the most popular tourist attraction of Peru, but a lengthy flight and myriad on-site stairs make it impossible for some to visit in person. Now, Peru’s iconic Incan temple is accessible to all by way of…

On certain days of the year, time stops in the high Andean communities of Cusco. In the 21st century, residents of four Canas communities relive an ancestral technique to renovate the Q’eswachaka bridge, a construction of Inca origin made with vegetable fiber ropes. The uniqueness…

Only 3,000 people are allowed to enter Machu Picchu each day. The government website lists how many tickets are available for each day. Also, if you would like to climb the Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain, you must book the ticket  in advance and there is an…

Are you planning your vacation to Machu Picchu, and don´t know whether to choose the 2-Day Inca Trail or 4 days? You are trying to decide between taking the 2 days or 4 days Inca Trail and why is different. The Inca Trail is a walking…

The Classic Inca Trail is one of the trails, the most popular, that connects Cusco with Machu Picchu. If you plan to stay in Cusco for several days, don’t miss the opportunity to walk this 43-kilometer trail on foot.  The second option to reach Machu…