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Guides, tips and stories to plan your trip to Machu Picchu and Peru.
Inti Raymi Festival Guide 2027: Cusco's Festival of the Sun
Everything you need to see Cusco's Festival of the Sun on June 24, 2027: the three stages, tickets and seating, free viewing areas and crowd tips.
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History
Machu Picchu History: Who Built It, Why It Was Abandoned and Who Found It
Who built Machu Picchu, what it was for, why it was abandoned and who really discovered it, from Pachacuti to Agustín Lizárraga…
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Food & Drink
Peruvian Drinks: Pisco Sour, Chicha and Coca Tea Explained
Pisco sour, chicha morada, chicha de jora, coca tea and Inca Kola: what to order in Peru, where to try it in Cusco, and what US…
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Travel Planning
Peru Trip Cost in 2026: A Realistic Budget for US Travelers
Flights, Machu Picchu tickets, hotels, food and tips: a dated, honest breakdown of what a Peru trip costs for US travelers in…
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Trekking Guides
Salkantay Trek: The Complete Guide to Peru's Wild Route to Machu Picchu
Everything about the Salkantay Trek from a Cusco operator: the route, the high pass, Humantay Lake, difficulty, when to go and…
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Trekking Guides
Inca Trail Permits 2027: How They Work and When to Book
How Inca Trail permits for 2027 work, when reservations are likely to open, why the trail closes in February, and what to do if…
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Peru Travel News
Machu Picchu News 2026: Tickets, Capacity, Fees and Buses
As of October 2026: the end of ticket holds, 2026 daily caps, a new conservation fee and the Hiram Bingham bus dispute, checked…
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Travel Planning
How to Get to Machu Picchu in 2026: Train, Trek or Hidroeléctrica
Train, trek or the budget Hidroeléctrica route? A Cusco operator's honest comparison of every way to reach Machu Picchu in 2026.
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Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu Circuits 2026: Which Ticket Should You Buy?
Circuit 1, 2 or 3? We explain every Machu Picchu route for 2026, compare the three mountains and tell you which ticket to buy.
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Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu Travel Guide 2026: Tickets, Trains, Timing and Rules
Everything a US traveler needs to plan Machu Picchu in 2026, from circuit tickets and trains to the best months and the rules…
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Food & Drink
Peru Food Tourism: A Foodie's Guide to Cusco, the Sacred Valley and the Andes
Culinary travel is one of the fastest-growing reasons people choose a destination, and Peru has quietly become one of the most…
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Travel Planning
Solo Female Travel in Peru: A Practical 2026 Guide to Trekking, Safety and the Best Routes
Solo female travel is having a moment, and it is not slowing down. Search interest in women travelling alone has climbed year…
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