Arequipa: A Mystic White City Guarded by Active Volcanoes
It is May and the sky is blue in Arequipa. The sky contrasts with white colonial buildings, volcanoes in the background, and the Chili river that crosses the city from north to south. The...
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Cusco with Young Kids: Logistics and Activities
Cusco is a somewhat family-friendly city. There were plenty of local kids around and we saw a few tourist families traveling with kids but not many. Bringing a toddler to an unfamiliar environment away...
Learning the Huilloc Community Way of Life
Anyone who has been in Ollantaytambo or Cusco has probably seen someone from the Huilloc community. Their colorful dresses are hard to ignore. Many tourists snap a picture or watch them as they pass...
Ollantaytambo, Peru: Why You Should Stay a Little Longer
Sit in Ollantaytambo’s main plaza around lunchtime and you’ll see dozens of tour buses drive by. They bypass the heart of town and drop passengers off near the Incan ruins. While they have a...
Inti Punku: Hiking to the Sun Gate in Ollantaytambo
The first thing to know about the hike to Inti Punku in Ollantaytambo is that it’s an absolute beauty. The second is that you should start early. Having recently completed this memorable walk from...
Cusco: Cultural Insight at the Choquekillka Parade
Cusco breathes tradition. While walking the streets you see women in traditional attire carrying posessions or their kids with a “manta” (squared woven cloth). You hear andean music coming from restaurants. And if you...