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Tag: Machu Picchu

A New Year’s Reflection On My Peruvian Love Affair

Posted December 31, 2017 UPTPosted in Cultural Exchange

  Someone posted on an Expats in Peru group today suggesting that we end the year on a positive note and think of things we enjoy about living in Peru. (This group often seems to be used as a place to vent about what people DON’T like.) As I love living here, and people visiting […]

What’s New for the 2018 Inca Trail?

Posted October 8, 2017October 16, 2017 UPTPosted in Attractions

The main thing that’s new for the 2018 Inca Trail is that permits have already gone on sale, as of October 5th. This is a huge departure from earlier years in which they did not go on sale until the beginning of the year. Each business day will cover successive months until the 17th, when […]

New Rules for Machu Picchu 2017 – Part 1

Posted May 31, 2017October 16, 2017 UPTPosted in Attractions

  By Maureen Santucci Why part one and when is part two coming out you ask? Vamos a ver, como siempre… as always, we’ll see. Here’s why: The new rules go into effect as of July 1, 2017. Doing this in the midst of high tourist season is sure to cause a fair amount of […]

Tips for Visiting Machu Picchu in the Rainy Season

Posted December 30, 2016October 16, 2017 UPTPosted in Peru Travel Tips

  By Maureen Santucci How bad is the rainy season? Is it ok to travel to Machu Picchu and Cusco during that time? Should I wait? Inquiring people want to know! If you want to trek, then I would advise waiting to visit. Depending on the trek you choose, you may find the pass blocked […]

Do You Really Need a Tour Guide in Machu Picchu, Cusco and the Sacred Valley?

Posted December 19, 2016October 16, 2017 UPTPosted in Cultural Exchange

Ok, so I’m biased. I’ve had the pleasure of working with some of the best guides in the area, so for me the answer is a resounding YES!! But I’ll explain a bit about how it works here, and you can decide for yourself. First of all, something I had no idea of before I […]

Secret Inner Workings of the Classic Inca Trail

Posted December 8, 2016October 16, 2017 UPTPosted in Attractions

By Maureen Santucci Ok, not really. But a lot of people don’t realize how it works, so let me break it down for you. First of all, hiking on the trail requires a permit which must be purchased through a travel agency licensed to provide service on the Inca Trail. Unique Peru Tours does not […]

Hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu: Always and Forever a Pilgrimage

Posted December 1, 2016October 16, 2017 UPTPosted in Destinations

I recently had the chance to hike the Inca Trail again, for the first time in several years. It was a great opportunity to reflect and look at it with new eyes. People are often talking about how packed it is, that there are too many hikers on it, that it doesn’t feel like a […]

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