The Andes' (and perhaps of South America's) most compelling country, thanks to attractions including bustling capital Lima with its colonial core; remnants of ancient civilizations like the Nazca lines, Machu Picchu, and temples of Cuzco; and the eco-lodges of the Peruvian Amazon.

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Hiking in the Peruvian Andes

  Jorge Arciniega   Everyone's heard of Machu Picchu, of course, and this magical spot does indeed live up to the hype. And most visitors take a train here from Cuzco, but for real adventure, find a guide or join a group to get there the old-fashioned way nature intended - on foot, with a four- to five-day trek through ancient sites and mountainside communities of weavers and farmers. The best known route is the 26-mile Inca Trail, consisting of three overlapping routes and much of it following…

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Peru cited in 'South America's Iconic Vicuñas'

  Visitors to part of Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador, and Peru (where it's the national animal and is even on the country's coat of arms) may come across this quintessential South American mammal, a camelid related to guanacos, llamas, and alpacas (which are descended from vicuñas) The smallest of the camelids, vicuñas stand about three feet tall at the shoulder; weigh between 70 and 150 pounds; and have long necks and legs as well as relatively small heads with long pointed ears. read…

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Cuzco's Festival of the Sun among '4 of Latin America's Most Fascinating Festivals'

If you’re planning on choosing a holiday with a whole new sense of adventure, there seems to be a huge number of places still available to surprise - even shock and stun - the most jaded traveler. Yet while the temples of southeast Asia, vast canyons of North America, and unmistakable coastlines of Europe are all fantastic places to lose yourself for a week or two, one continent stands out from all the rest as a partygoer’s dream: Central and South America. We’ve all heard of the blowouts that…

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  • Kuoda Travel June 21, 2011 at 5:19pm
    There are certainly differences. In the past few years the number of trekking companies in Cusco alone has skyrocketed! For those of you trekking in Peru who aren´t doing a whole trip with a tour coordinator (which is very helpful if you aren´t on a backpacker´s budget), a great resource is the South American Explorers´ Club. They were started with the purpose of providing unbiased information and reviews. They are in Peru, Argentina and Bolivia, I believe. TripAdvisor reviews are a good starting place too. I will let you all know how the Salkantay trek goes! We are doing a private trek too for better flexibility.
  • Jacquie Whitt June 20, 2011 at 9:09pm

    At the time, I had no idea of the disparity between the different operators and hikes on the Inca Trail.  While guiding high school students on my first trip to Peru, I saw flashes of people hiking in the jungle while riding the train to Aguas Calientes.  When I found out they were hikers, I went back with a group of  women friends to hike the 4-day trail. My hike on the IT was completely different.  Our hike was a private hike and we only saw other groups at the end in the campground.  Our guide and porters were attentive to our needs and when we saw something interesting, our guide would take us closer.  I have been back and hiked the 1-day to Machu Picchu a couple more times.  I rarely see other hikers and now I'm aware that this is not an accident! 

    I look forward to hearing about the Salkantay trek very soon!  I have not done this one. (yet!)

  • Kuoda Travel June 20, 2011 at 8:35pm
    Thanks, Andrea! I´m getting ready to to the Salkantay trek in about a week and a half!
  • Andrea Spirov June 15, 2011 at 7:56pm

    Really appreciate that, Kuoda Travel =)

    We've also added a post on Machu Picchu 

    http://inspiringtravellers.com/2011/06/14/dreamtime-machu-picchu/

  • Kuoda Travel June 15, 2011 at 7:09pm
    I agree with Ed, Andrea - lovely photos!
  • David Paul Appell June 14, 2011 at 10:20pm
    Quick question re travel to Peru. Want to help?
  • Andrea Spirov June 12, 2011 at 1:52am
    Thanks so much, Ed =)
  • Ed Wetschler June 11, 2011 at 10:04pm
    Terrific post, Andrea: Honest, compassionate, and well-written. Love the photos, too.
  • Andrea Spirov June 11, 2011 at 8:42pm

    We just completed the Inca Trail - here are some thoughts...

    http://inspiringtravellers.com/2011/06/11/observing-humanity-inca-t...

  • Kuoda Travel June 2, 2011 at 9:12pm

    Hello all,

     

    We at Kuoda Travel have recently updated our travel blog and our website. We invite you to browse both for information about and suggested itineraries for private travel in South America!

    Kuoda Blog

    Kuoda Website

     

    A bit about us: Kuoda is the foremost provider of personalized travel throughout South America. The Amazon, the Galápagos, Machu Picchu… Kuoda takes you there. Moreover, we offer tailor-made travel experiences that will remain with you for a lifetime. Itineraries are created based on your interests, timeframe and budget, so you travel how, when and where you want. We stake our reputation on customer service, so you are sure to have a comfortable, hassle-free and unforgettable travel experience.

     

    Feel free to contact me with questions and suggestions.

    Emily Guilmette

    emily@kuodatravel.com
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