This year the capital of Peru, Lima, will see hotel blackout dates from the 5th-12th October 2015 in Lima, Peru when there is currently no hotel availability. This blackout period is due to Peru hosting the Annual Meetings of the Boards of Governors of the World Bank Group (WBG) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), taking […]
The Route of the Achupalla with Tierra de los Yachaqs
Tierra de Los Yachaqs is a rural community based tourism initiative that welcome visitors to their villages to learn about traditional life in the Andes. From learning to weave in the village of Amaru, to hiking in the Sacred Valley, this is an authentic way to understand rural lifestyles first-hand. Aracari’s Founder Marisol Mosquera shares […]
Inkaterra’s Newest Hotel in the Sacred Valley: Hacienda Urubamba
Welcome to Hacienda Urubamba After a strenuous morning trek up Machu Picchu Montaña and a day exploring the famous ruins, I was ready for an evening of relaxation. A 45-minute drive from Ollantaytambo lies Hacienda Urubamba, the newest addition to Inkaterra hotels, at the end of a long dirt road, tucked into the foot of […]
The Festival of Cusco Festivals: Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi Festival in Cusco The Corpus Christi Festival is Cusco’s most important religious procession. The oldest religious festival in the Americas, it is a majestic display of vibrant costumes and passionate ritual. Read more about Peru’s most important festival and events. The religious significance of the festival During this colorful and lively celebration, “Cuzequeñans” of all […]
The Apu’s Trail: Ausangate Lodge Trek
A few days ago I returned, renewed and exhilarated, from trekking the Ausangate Lodge Trek route along the southern face of Apu Ausangate in the Southern Andes of Peru–two hours from Cusco, as the Condor flies, and four hours driving distance. This is a fantastic trek in Peru for adventurous travellers. Ausangate Lodge Trek Apu Ausangate […]
A Visit to Casa Garcia Alvarado
Lima is home to a range of exclusive private homes. Casa García Alvarado is a Republican home in the heart of Miraflores that welcomes visitors behind closed doors to visit the grounds and enjoy a meal with the owners for an exclusive insight into Lima’s history. Casa Garcia Alvarado in Lima At the beginning of […]