Promotional rates: new prices to enter Machu Picchu on 2018

Promotional rates: new prices to enter Machu Picchu on 2018

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Prices will be valid until December 31, 2018. Rates were established with the aim of promoting domestic tourism This Wednesday, the Ministry of Culture (Mincul), through Ministerial Resolution No. 492-2017-MC, announced the promotional rates for domestic tourists, foreigners living in Peru and the Andean Community, to enter the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu during the year 2018. These prices were designated with the objective of promoting domestic tourism. In this regard, it is provided that the competent authorities may establish…

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Salkantay Trek Weather Along the Route

Salkantay Trek Weather Along the Route

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Weather on Salkantay Trek Weather on Salkantay trek is very varied, due to the fact that it winds its way through wildly different terrain at different altitudes. The only place where weather is a serious concern is the Salkantay Pass, and the nearby areas. Temperatures here, and at the nearby Soraypampa campsite, can fall below freezing. The other camps are much warmer, due to their proximity to the cloud forest. AVERAGE MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE IN CUSCO The months September, October, November and…

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Inti Raymi Festival of the Sun

Inti Raymi Festival of the Sun

The Inti Raymi Festival of the Sun in Peru It makes perfect sense to worship the sun, After all, what is the true source of life giving energy on this planet, but, the sun? It helps plants grow, like the hundreds of different types of nourishing Andean potatoes. Sun nourished green, leafy life forms give us air to breathe and feed grazing animals like llamas, which are perhaps the coolest creatures on the planet. That many cultures actively praise this…

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Salkantay Trek Reviews

Salkantay Trek Reviews

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Salkantay Trek Reviews   Salkantay Trek Salkantay trek review 1: “I done the 4 day 3 night trek which was Amazing from start to finish! Our guide Carlos ‘the mountain king’ was brilliant and so was the horseman who carried our duffle bags and set up the tents also the Chef Antonia who cooked all of our delicious meals everyday! The trek takes you to some of the most beautiful.” Salkantay trek review 2: “Fantastic 5 days, 4 night trek…

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Top 3 Alternative treks to Machu Picchu

Top 3 Alternative treks to Machu Picchu

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1. Inca Trail: The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is one of the world’s most popular tours, this road is full of beautiful landscapes, trails surrounded by mountains, cloud forests, etc. They are somewhat natural appeal of this road which was created by the Inkas centuries ago, this path made of stones used it to reach the lost city of Machu Picchu.   2. Salkantay Trek: This Trek is a great alternative to the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. Going…

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Cusquenian Corpus Christi

Cusquenian Corpus Christi

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Corpus Christi Cusqueño Considered one of the most lavish celebrations of Cusco, it is the procession of 15 images of saints and virgins from the various parishes of Cusco, to greet the Body of Christ. Multitudinous celebration held in the Plaza de Armas, complemented by gastronomic traditions, being the Chiruchu (cold picnic) representative dish religious holiday. SAINTS It is known that when the Spaniards arrived in Cusco, viewed cult deities or mummies that were carried in procession by the Incas,…

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Launch the Feasts of Cusco 2016

Launch the Feasts of Cusco 2016

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Feast of Cusco 2016 Ancient fire ritual was staged to begin the Festivities of Cusco and the Inti Raymi. More than 200 actors on stage gave life to the ancient Inca ritual called ‘Willqa Nina’ on Explanade of Qorikancha, to officially begin with the Feasts of Cusco 2016.   Guided by the Inca, played by Cusquenian player Nivardo Carrillo, musicians, priests and Inca warriors danced a ritual fire, whereby they asked the gods and apus (guardians) tutelary of Cusco, your permission,…

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Skylodge hotel in Cusco,Peru

Skylodge hotel in Cusco,Peru

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Well. We have something new in our country of ruins. Ready to try? The adventurous Skylodge Adventure Suites is located in the Sacred Valley, and offers a once-in-a-lifetime chance to sleep in a completely transparent, hanging bedroom capsule at 1,00 feet above the valley floor. This unique experience allows you to appreciate the impressive views of the mystic Sacred Valley and the stars above. Not for the faint of heart, the Skylodge offers a thrill of adventure and a dream…

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