Inti Raymi: The Festival of the Sun

Inti Raymi: The Festival of the Sun

The Inti Raymi is an ancient Inca religious celebration, the Incas worshipped their God: “El Inti or Sun”. In ancient times the Inti Raymi lasted about 15 days, sacrifices were made and dances were performed to worship the “Sun God”. The last Inti Raymi that took place with the presence of the Inca Emperor was in the year 1535; one year before “The Spanish Conquest” in 1536.

Trekking through the Mountain (Rainbow Mountain) (Red Valley) (Palcoyo)

Trekking through the Mountain (Rainbow Mountain) (Red Valley) (Palcoyo)

Trekking through the Mountain of the Seven Colors , also known as the Rainbow Mountain, has become one of the essentials on many routes through Peru . Not surprisingly, it is the most visited place in the country after Machu Picchu and therefore one of the goals of many travelers who come to the country wanting to discover its nature.

Peru: All you should know about the train to Machu Picchu

Peru: All you should know about the train to Machu Picchu

Surrounded by great mystery and situated high in the Andes, Machu Picchu is the most famous Inca city and attracts millions of tourists every year. It is probably the star of every trip to Peru. There are many ways to get to Machu Picchu, but if you are on a slightly larger budget, we recommend you take the train to Machu Picchu! Stunning views, Peruvian specialities and traditional music played by the locals. In Peru, the “Orient Express” type of trip is within your reach.

How to get to Machu Picchu: know all the ways to visit it

How to get to Machu Picchu: know all the ways to visit it

ne of the options to reach Machu Picchu is to do the Inca Trail, considered as the most legendary trekking route in Latin America. This is a trail more than 500 years old during which you will discover the archaeological zone of Wiñaywayna and the Sun Gate until you reach Machu Picchu.

8 places that you should not miss inside Machu Picchu

8 places that you should not miss inside Machu Picchu

When you go on tourism is important not to miss any detail of the activities that are planned for the trip to be perfect. There are places whose natural diversity is wide, which is why you should organize your time to explore every corner of the place, especially if it is a wonder of the world. It will be the case if you take the excursion to Machu Picchu, an archaeological jewel and a magical place where you can feel the connection with nature and the ancestors. So if you are planning your tours in Cusco and want to organize your trip well, here we show you what are the places to see in Machu Picchu to make your experience as complete as possible.

What is the Inka Jungle Trail: itinerary and activities

What is the Inka Jungle Trail: itinerary and activities

One of the mandatory stops on your visit to Peru is Machu Picchu, an Inca city surrounded by temples, terraces, and water channels built at 2,430 meters on top of a mountain. There are different options to travel to this sacred city, but today we want to talk about the Inca Jungle, the most exciting and intense adventure where you connect with the wildest nature through the practice of different sports.

The Sacred Valley – From Machu Picchu to Pisac

The Sacred Valley – From Machu Picchu to Pisac

We will start with what is often the final destination: Machu Picchu, the highest point. It is an Inca city at the top of the mountain surrounded by temples, water channels and terraces. It was declared Cultural and Natural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO for being considered as an important religious, political and administrative center of the Inca period

Where is Machu Picchu and how high is it?

Where is Machu Picchu and how high is it?

The archaeological site of Machu Picchu is located in the Andes Mountains, on its way through Peru. On a map, the location of Machu Picchu is 13° 9′ 47″ south latitude and 72° 32′ 44″ west longitude.