One of the oldest and most important archeological complexes of the Sacred Valley of the Incas in Cusco, after Pisaq and Ollantaytambo, is the well-known Huchy Qosqo, which in Quechua means “Little Cuzco”. It is located approximately 50 km north of Cusco at an altitude of 3600 meters above sea level in the high part […]
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COMMUNITY TOURISM IN CUSCO, PERU
Southeast of Cusco, at 4200 meters above sea level and at the foot of Ausangate (the fifth highest mountain in Peru), is the community of Pacchanta. This community is known for being experienced alpaca fiber weavers and is also dedicated to the breeding of alpacas and local tuber crops, of which they are part of […]
COLCA CANYON
One of the deepest canyons in the world, after the Yarlung Tsangpo canyon, in China (5590m deep), is the Colca Canyon. Located in the region of Arequipa, Perú, it has a depth of 4160mts approximately; with a particular andean vegetation it is home to diverse animal species, among them the majestic Andean Condor, the heaviest […]
UYUNI SALT FLATS
In the middle of the Andes south of Boliva is the world’s largest salt desert: the Salar de Uyuni. With an area of more than 10,000 km² and about 3650 meters above sea level, it is a consequence of the fact that Lake Minchin dried more than 10 thousand years ago and left a desert […]
PUERTO MALDONADO AMAZON
Live the best experience in Peru’s well-known biodiversity capital: Puerto Maldonado. Located southeast of Peru, Puerto Maldonado is the starting point to visit the incredible Amazonian reserves offered by the Peruvian Amazon, has abundant virgin forests with diverse microclimates that are home to countless animals and plant species. In addition, in this region, there are […]
Q’ESWACHAKA INCA BRIDGE
In the District of Quehua, in Cusco, suspended over the Apurímac River, is the last Inca bridge: the Q’eswachaka Bridge. This bridge is recognized by UNESCO as Cultural Heritage of Humanity, since it is the only bridge that has lasted for more than 500 years in almost original condition. Q’eswachaka, […]
SACRED VALLEY AND MACHU PICCHU
One of the classic places not to be missed during your visit to Cusco is the Sacred Valley of the Incas and Machu Picchu. This tour normally lasts 2 days / 1 night and takes you through the valley where they are home to beautiful traditional Andean villages and archeological remains from the Inca era. […]
ALPACAS IN PERÚ
One of the animals from which the best quality wool is obtained are alpacas, the wool they produce is silky fibre, soft and durable with thermal properties. The word Alpaca comes from the Quechua “Allpaqa, paqu” and is a camelid that comes directly from the Peruvian Andes under the influence of man. IMPORTANCE OF […]
I’M GOING TO TRAVEL TO CUSCO, WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW?
Cusco is considered the oldest urban settlement in America, located southeast of Peru in the central zone, is known as the capital of the Inca Empire. The city of Cusco was declared Patrimony of the Humanity in 1983 by the UNESCO thanks to the numerous monuments that it has, mainly by one of the Wonders […]
