Category Archives: Peru

While I didn’t have time to fully explore the city of Urubamba in the Sacred Valley, I did get to snag a lunch break. Descending into the valley town was a beautiful ride and there was a lot of action … Continue reading →

Precariously nestled into a steep cliff the Maras Salt Mines of the Sacred Valley are absolutely incredible. The Boleto Turístico does not cover entrance, but it is well worth the small fee ($2) to see the beauty of this place. … Continue reading →

Variety is the spice of life, and we may have the ancient scientists who worked at Moray (meaning ‘dried corn’) to thank for that. Another spot on the Sacred Valley trail, these peculiar ruins are shrouded in questions and mild … Continue reading →

The first stop on our Sacred Valley day trip was the sleepy Andean town of Chinchero about 40 minutes away from Cusco, legend has it that the rainbow was born here. The main attractions here are a market (said to … Continue reading →

While Machu Picchu is the best known of Peruvian ruins, Cusco is filled with a plethora of worthy sites to visit – perfect for days spent acclimating in the city. You can purchase your Boleto Turístico (tourist ticket) as you … Continue reading →

Up the hill and quiet, that’s just where I like to be. Our home base in Cusco was the San Blas neighborhood away from the bars and Starbucks below. Waking up to the view from my AIRBNB made each morning … Continue reading →

The Incas are touted for their masonry and many of the attractions in Peru are based upon the ruins from the empire that were strong enough to remain today. One really impressive aspect of their architecture is the fact that … Continue reading →

Experience local life, culture, and delicious food at the San Pedro Mercado [Cascaparo, Cusco, Peru]. The market is very authentic, while there were certainly some tourists around it isn’t geared towards tourists at all, this is daily life in Cusco. … Continue reading →

The heart of Cusco can be found in its historic main square filled with grand architecture. Plaza de Armas is a sight you must see, with its beautiful ancient churches, flowerbeds, and intricate woodwork on windows and balconies. The statues … Continue reading →