Machu Picchu: Best Tourist Attraction in the World for 3rd Consecutive Year
Yet again, Machu Picchu has laid claim to the prestigious Best Tourist Attraction Award, as defined by the World Travel Awards. This is the third...
How to Prevent and Deal with Altitude Sickness (Soroche)
Altitude Sickness, or soroche (as it is known in the Andes) can vary greatly in its severity, and it should not be taken lightly. Soroche does not...
6 Events to visit Cusco in June
If you love colorful celebrations, June is the month to plan your trip to Peru – the Jubilee month in Cusco! 1. Hayhuarikuy Where: Plaza de Armas...
Peru Festivals and Events 2020 –Part 2
The Peruvian yearly calendar is loaded with festivals and events full of local color, music, dancing, and the chance to sample Peru’s famous...
Peru Festivals and Events 2020 –Part 1
Peruvians know how to celebrate, and their yearly calendar is loaded with festivals and events replete with local color, music, dancing, food and...
The Epiphany or Three Kings Day in Peru
Among the Andean communities of Peru and other South American countries, Christmas gift-giving often occurs on January 6th, The Epiphany or Three...
Interesting New Year’s Traditions in Peru and Latin America
Have you planned a trip to Peru for the New Year? Then you may find yourself witnessing some different and interesting practices. Throughout Latin...
Celebrate Christmas in South America – Ecuador
In this 4th installment of our series on Christmas in South America, we will give you a glimpse into how Christmas is celebrated in Ecuador. A...
Celebrate Christmas in South America – Colombia
In this third installment of our series on Christmas around South America, we’ll talk about some of the colorful traditions of a Colombian...
Celebrate Christmas in South America – Bolivia
A traditional Christmas in Bolivia has some similarities and some differences from a traditional Peruvian Navidad celebration. A country whose...
