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The flora and fauna of the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu New

Machu Picchu

The flora and fauna of the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu

Introduction The Historical Sanctuary of Machu Picchu is one of the most important natural and cultural spaces in Peru. Besides […]

B Brishet Valle
11 min
How many days do I need to visit Machu Picchu? Guide to plan your trip New

Machu Picchu

How many days do I need to visit Machu Picchu? Guide to plan your trip

Introduction Machu Picchu is the main tourist attraction in Peru and one of the most important archaeological sites in the world. […]

B Brishet Valle
7 min
Is it worth visiting the Sacred Valley of the Incas? Discover why it is one of the essential destinations in Cusco New

Machu Picchu

Is it worth visiting the Sacred Valley of the Incas? Discover why it is one of the essential destinations in Cusco

Introduction The Sacred Valley of the Incas is one of the most important historical and cultural regions of Cusco. Located […]

B Brishet Valle
20 min
Red Valley of Cusco: discover the tour that complements the visit to the Mountain of Colors New

Machu Picchu

Red Valley of Cusco: discover the tour that complements the visit to the Mountain of Colors

Introduction Discover one of the most surprising geological landscapes of the Vilcanota mountain range. The Red Valley has become […]

B Brishet Valle
15 min
Pachamama: meaning, history and importance in the Andean worldview New

Machu Picchu

Pachamama: meaning, history and importance in the Andean worldview

Index 1. What does the word Pachamama really mean? The word Pachamama comes from the Quechua language and is one of the […]

B Brishet Valle
22 min
Huatia in Cusco: history, preparation and meaning of an ancestral Andean tradition New

Machu Picchu

Huatia in Cusco: history, preparation and meaning of an ancestral Andean tradition

Index 1. What is huatia and why is it a unique tradition of the Andes? The huatia is a […]

B Brishet Valle
20 min
Fauna of the Peruvian Andes: animals that you can see during a trip through Cusco New

Machu Picchu

Fauna of the Peruvian Andes: animals that you can see during a trip through Cusco

Introduction The Peruvian Andes are home to some of the most important mountain ecosystems in South America. Throughout thousands […]

B Brishet Valle
26 min
What to do in Cusco at night? Complete guide to activities, gastronomy and culture New

Machu Picchu

What to do in Cusco at night? Complete guide to activities, gastronomy and culture

The city of Cusco is usually recognized worldwide for its impressive archaeological sites, its streets full of history and its […]

B Brishet Valle
17 min
Inti Raymi: complete guide to experiencing the Festival of the Sun New

Machu Picchu

Inti Raymi: complete guide to experiencing the Festival of the Sun

Every June 24, the city of Cusco becomes the scene of one of the most impressive cultural celebrations […]

B Brishet Valle
18 min