Located 2,430 meters high in a place of great beauty, in the middle of a tropical mountain forest, the Machu Picchu sanctuary was probably the most amazing architectural realization of the Inca Empire in its heyday. Its walls, terraces and gigantic ramps give the impression…

The Incas hid Machu Picchu so high in the clouds that it escaped destruction by the empire-raiding Spaniards, who never found it. It is no longer lost, of course, and you can zip there by high-speed train and helicopter as well as trek along a…

Colca Canyon is the second deepest canyon in Peru and one of the deepest in the world. It is rich with natural hot springs and tradition dating back to pre-Incan times, with the cultivation of the terraces along the sides of the mountains. The main local…

Whoever looks at the viewpoints of Ausangate will discover the thousand colors that this unique mountain shows. A true geological gem that is slowly getting more international visitors. It is a magnificent backdrop of one of the most desirable hiking trails in the world for its beauty. And all this just 100…

The Andean condor bird (Vultur gryphus, andean condor) is the largest flying bird in Peru and one of the largest in the world.  It is predominantly black, with white feathers around the neck and on parts of the wings. The head is featherless and red. Since ancient…

Best times to visit Peru and Machu Picchu Weather conditions in Peru differ according to the area you visit and the season in which you visit. In coastal areas, summer runs from December through April, more or less. At that time, the coast is very sunny, making…