Just about every visitor to Peru is going to need to buy Machu Picchu entrance tickets. But with a government website that rarely works, and tickets not available for general sale at the entrance to Machu Picchu, just how do you

On February 13, the Embassy of the United States of America in Lima published a security message on their website about a ‘Potential Kidnapping Threat in Cusco’. Such a message is quite a scary thought for anyone travelling to Peru in

If you are thinking about volunteering in Cusco then this article is a must read. Every year hundreds of people travel to Peru to be part of many volunteer programs. Only a very few of those travellers are fully informed about

I have lived in Peru for quite a few years now, and in that time I can say that I have visited quite a lot of museums around the country. Generally speaking, only a small handful of the museums I have

Last week the news quickly spread that the Urubamba Bridge in the Sacred Valley located between Cusco and Machu Picchu had been closed to the public. The closure of was due to damage caused to the bridge when two heavy trucks

Generally speaking Peru welcomes foreign visitors with open arms, allowing the majority of tourists to stay for a maximum of up to 183 days without restriction. This long limit also encourages travellers to visit more of of the beautiful destinations in

Making sure that you have all the correct vaccinations before you travel to Peru is essential for maintaining your well-being and health whilst abroad. Paul Jones, a Peru travel information expert takes a closer look at the question: What vaccinations do

The two principle Jungle regions that tourists visit in Peru are either Manú or Tambopata. Both are located in the south-east of the country, and both are considered to be the most bio-diverse places on the planet. So which one should

Barry Walker, originally from Stalybridge on the outskirts of Manchester England, first came to Peru just before Christmas 1980. He recounts “It was a very different place back then. Cusco was not like it is now, there were families living around

If you are travelling to Machu Picchu soon, you will more than likely use the shuttle bus service to get to Machu Picchu. Paul Jones, a Peru travel expert takes a closer look at everything you need to know about the