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20 Essential Tips About a Trip to Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu is by far the top tourist attraction in Peru. Every day hundreds of foreign tourists travel to the citadel to experience its magic and incredible beauty. Planning a trip to Machu Picchu can be difficult, but at the Only
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The Cheap Way to Get from Cusco to Ollantaytambo

So you have your train tickets to Machu Picchu booked, you have your entrance tickets arranged, but all you need to do now is get from Cusco to Ollantaytambo to catch the train. Paul Jones, a Cusco travel expert offers some
Panoramic Photo of Plaza de Armas in Cusco

Top 5 Alternative Things to do in Cusco

Cusco, Peru, ancient Inca capital, steeped in history and culture, base for many before exploring the Sacred Valley and the Machu Picchu, historic Peruvian City. Cusco is a truly amazing City, filled to the brim with Inca and Spanish history, stunning churches,
Amazon River, Green Trees, Water, Iquitos Peru

5 Best Attractions in Iquitos

Nestled on the Amazon River in the heart of the Amazon Basin, Iquitos is a bustling metropolis in Peru’s Amazon Jungle. Boasting a population of nearly half a million people, Iquitos has no shortage of attractions for nearly any tourist. A
Circular Inca Terraces of Moray in the Sacred Valley

Maras and Moray: Getting off the Beaten Track in Peru

The Sacred Valley Is true to its name, a stunning area that combines all the natural beauty of the Andes with the incredible ingenuity of Incan industry.  The Famous Valley is home to the town of Ollantaytambo with its imposing Inca
Lone hiker on the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in Peru

The 5 Best Treks in Peru

For the outdoor adventurer, Peru holds within its boundaries a plethora of trails and treks. With a vast array of climates, land formations, rivers and jungles, Peru has something to suit the taste of nearly everyone with a grand sense of
Panoramic view of Machupicchu in Peru

5 Attractions in Peru That Shouldn’t be Missed

Peru is slowly becoming a tourist destination of choice. Although widely unknown to the majority of people around the world, Peru offers international travelers the chance to embrace some great travel experiences. There are so many things to see and do, it’s difficult
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Top 10 Peru Travel Tips

Top 10 Peru Travel Tips: Below is our extensive guide on the top Peru travel tips. Getting the top backpacking Peru travel tips to point you in the right direction can always help! Here at the Only Peru Guide, our Peru
Strange Drinks from Peru, Snake in a bottle

Think Your Tough? Try Peru’s Jungle Snake Drink

Next time you ask for a Snake Bite at your local pub, you never know, this might just be served up. Think that you have strong stomach for drinking? Then you probably haven’t tried Peru’s jungle snake drink. On the edge
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Peru Travel News: New Cusco to Puno Bus Route by Cruz del Sur

Getting around in Peru is becoming a whole lot easier with a new Cusco to Puno bus route by Cruz del Sur, one of Peru’s leading bus companies. Paul Jones, a contributor to our Cusco guide takes a closer look. Peru