Exploring Central & South America

Top 5 Highlights of the Sacred Valley Exuding peace and serenity, the beautiful Río Urubamba Valley, known as the Sacred Valley, is located 20 km (12 miles) north of the Inca capital Cusco. Tucked at the foot of the formidable Andean mountains, the region is long home to charming colonial towns, isolated weaving communities and impressive […]

Delve deeper into the Inca Empire at Maras & Moray The Sacred Valley highlights a stunning mixture of Andean natural beauty and incredible ingenuity of Inca industry. The Sacred Valley boasts some of the most famous ruins in the world and receives an immense influx of tourists. Some equally worthy marvels that  don’t always make […]

Time travel in Ollantaytambo The enchanting village of Ollantaytambo, nicknamed Ollanta by locals, is the best surviving example of Inca city planning. Indeed, Ollanta’s organizational grid system can be seen from vantage points high above, especially from the hill opposite the fortress. Strategically placed at the entrance of the Urubamba Valley, the site was the […]

Witness a Paso Horse Show The Peruvian Paso or Peruvian Horse is a breed of light pleasure saddle horse known for its smooth ride. Originally brought from Spain, the breed has maintained its desirable qualities through selective breeding and more recently through protection provided by the Peruvian government. Indeed, the Paso horse is now considered […]

Hunt for a bargain at the Pisac Market Sitting at the foot of an original Inca settlement, Pisac is a charming colonial town founded in 1570 that hosts a thriving market selling an impressive variety of goods such as ceramics, jewelry and textiles. Pisac Market is perfect if you’re looking to bring back some souvenirs […]

Relive the Inca’s glory days in Machu Picchu A trip to Peru is never complete without visiting the awe-inspiring ancient ruins of Machu Picchu. Perched dramatically on a mountain ledge, the ancient city overlooks the dizzying Andean slopes that plunge into a curve in the Río Urubamba. The Inca’s exploitation of the 250-million-year-old rocks of […]

Top 5 Experiences in Cusco Cusco is a splendid city of Spanish colonial architecture erected on immortal Inca constructions, we’re going to share with you the top 5 things our local experts recommend doing in Cusco. It’s no wonder Cusco is considered the archaeological capital of the Americas, as the former capital of the Inca empire […]

Delve deeper into the Inca past at the Inca Museum Located on a small road that links Plaza de Armas to Plazoleta Nazarenas, the Inca Museum is the ultimate must for anyone interested in Inca history. Housed in a remarkable colonial-style mansion which rests on Inca foundations, the state-owned museum is run and managed by […]

Admire the colossal ruins of Sacsayhuaman This magnificent Inca Fortress echoes the exceptional beauty and unrivaled power of the Inca empire at its prime. Sacsayhuaman offers a unique insight into the spectacular Inca archaeological sites that overlook the sprawling city of Cusco. The great walls of Sacsayhuaman are a part of the puma’s head that once […]