Pisac Ruins: An Underrated Inca Site? People visiting Peru are understandably obsessed with visiting Machu Picchu; such is the worldwide fame of this ancient site. This Inca citadel is truly spectacular, and every visitor to Peru should visit it, without doubt. But the Sacred Valley has so much more to offer, and I am not […]
Peruvian Coffee, Tea & Chocolate
Peruvian Coffee, Tea & Chocolate Peruvian coffee is growing in reputation worldwide, and its chocolate has always been some of the best in the world, so we headed off to explore where it comes from. After driving for four hours from Cusco, along the spectacular switchbacked road that ultimately arrives in Quillabamba, you find yourself […]
National Geographic Top Destination
National Geographic Top Destination | Choquequirao Those of us who live and work in Peru know that this spectacular and massively biodiverse country should always feature on the National Geographic top destination list. What is very pleasing is that the ancient site of Choquequirao is highlighted on the 2023 list, rather than all the talk […]
Nazca Lines and Water Holes!
Nazca Lines and Water Holes! These days less people make it as far as the actual town of Nazca on their Peru tours because you can now fly over the Nazca Lines from Ica, which is two and a half hours (each way) closer to Lima. Yet, for those who can make the extra effort and have […]
Christmas in Cusco
Christmas in Cusco Christmas in Cusco is fascinating and the Santuranticuy Festival held on the 24th of December in the Plaza de Armas (the main square) is a major highlight. The streets start filling up a few days before as people travel in from remote hilltop villages to sell things to make a bit of […]






