Salkantay Trek vs Inca Trail: Comparing Peru’s Iconic Treks
Salkantay Trek vs Inca Trail: Comparing Peru’s Iconic Treks When planning a trek to Machu Picchu, the age-old question of “Salkantay Trek vs Inca Trail” often arises. Both treks offer unique experiences and challenges, but which one is right for you?...
Humantay Lake Peru Guide: Tours, Hiking, Maps, Buildings, Facts and History
Humantay Lake is one of many hidden gems of Peru’s highland region. In Spanish, Humantay Lake is called Laguna Humantay. The Laguna means a sacred area for the Incas. Until today, it remains a sacred place and is often visited by shamans and other spiritual travelers....
Lares Trek Peru Guide: Tours, Hiking, Maps, Buildings, Facts and History
Lares Trek is a two-day or three-day high-altitude hike in the Sacred Valley of Cusco, Peru. Lares Trek is an alternate route to hike to Machu Picchu when Inca Trail permits are sold out. The Lares Valley is one of the most attractive places in southern Cusco, home of...
Guide to Rainbow Mountain in Peru: History, Hikes, Facts, Maps, and Tours
The Rainbow Mountain is located in the Cusco region of the Peruvian Andes, just three hours away by car from Cusco’s historic center, the Vinicunca Mountain, also known as the Rainbow Mountain or the Mountain of the Seven Colors, is becoming the main attraction to see...