Cuenca is one of the lesser known sites within Ecuador, but that does not mean that is any less inviting and it’s fairly easy to get there from either Guayaquil or Quito. Its rich culture and beautiful architecture makes it a must when visiting Ecuador, plus is [...]
We’ll start with our northern neighbor: Ecuador. Even though it’s a small country it still has an incredible diversity of fauna and flora as well as different ecosystems that can cater to everyone’s needs. Ecuador has three major geographical areas: coast, [...]
Quito is the first site to be named Cultural World Heritage by UNESCO and it’s located at 2850 meters (9350 ft.) above sea level, giving you an amazing view of the Andean landscapes. The city itself has many cultural and historical sites to be enjoyed such as the [...]
The Galapagos Islands are a true paradise for nature loving travelers as they offer them the chance to find one of a kind flora and fauna. The most popular are the giant tortoises that joined Charles Darwin, and the blue footed boobies, as the unusual color of [...]
The Dakar rally will celebrate its 35th edition this 2013, and for the fifth time it will be held in South America. The rally will start on January 5th in Lima, Peru and will end on January 20th in Santiago, Chile. This rally was born in 1977 in Europe, after [...]
The Ayahuasca, also called “vine of the dead” is a plant considered sacred by the indigenous tribes of the Amazon and has been used in shamanic ceremonies for thousands of years, because of its healing powers in body, mind and soul, which has garnered the attention [...]
Cusco, the archaeological capital of America was the main city in Tahuantinsuyo Empire considered by the Incas like the center of the world. The Empire city of Cusco offers beautiful landscapes and a closening to the Inkas culture, not only for the ruins but for [...]
Ecotourism, adventure, archeology and history are only some of the options that you’ll find around Lima, as we can’t stop being amazed by the great variety of tourism options there is. For example, Pachacamac is a destination worth discovering, only [...]
On a previous post we gave you some tips to be taken in consideration before visiting a place in altitude, now we are bringing you some additional recommendations that will help you while visiting some of Peru’s destinations in altitude. Is is well known that [...]
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Whether your clients prefer their adrenalin kick on water, mountains or sand, Peru offers plenty of opportunities for travelers wanting adventure. One of the most challenging activities is hiking the legendary Inca Trail leading to Machu Picchu, part of a vast [...]
Aranwa means tale or legend in the ancient language of the Inca and that is precisely the spirit of this hotel, lodged in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, northeast of the imperial city of Cusco. This architectonic wonder has been built over an hacienda from the [...]
