Many families in the Andean highlands of Peru keep the ancient tradition of offering ceremonies. One of them is the offering ceremony for Pachamama, which means Mother Earth and it's normally held in August. Through the offering ceremony Andean people “pay” to Mother Earth for everything she gave them. In…
The quarantine was announced in Peru on March 16, 2020. It was Sunday evening and at that time we were sitting in a hostel at a bar watching the president's speech. Most of the people already knew a few days in advance that the government will announce the quarantine here…
The Inti Raymi is a traditional festival of the Incas. The ceremony is held on the shortest day of the year, June 24th, as a celebration of the winter solstice and the new year. Inti Raymi was the most important ceremony of the Inca Empire. During the Inca times, it…
The Sacred Valley of the Incas or Urubamba Valley is definitely one of the most visited places in Peru. Mostly because it's located in the Cusco region and it goes from Pisac through Ollantaytambo and all the way to Machu Picchu. So people usually pass through the Sacred Valley when…
If you are going to Cusco, your destination is most likely Machu Picchu. But be sure to spend a few days in Cusco as well. Cusco lies at an altitude of about 3,400 meters and it's considered the capital of the Incas. It was also called the navel of the…
Do you think that you can get to Machu Picchu by luxury train or low-cost minivan? So then check this article. But if you're looking for something more adventurous, something you'll remember for a long time, keep reading. Nothing replaces the feeling of satisfaction as if you do a several-day…
You can get to Machu Picchu in one or even eight days. It's up to you which route you choose and what is your budget. But I can tell you that more than a one-day trip to the lost city of the Incas will bring you a much greater sense…
Pilpintuwasi Butterfly Farm & Amazon Animal Orphanage You can’t miss this butterfly farm and rehabilitation animal center. One of not many centers around Iquitos that really care about wild animals. This is not a zoo or any fake rescue center where you can touch and take pictures with animals. A…
This is not a manual on how to take the best photos with animals for Instagram or where to find luxury accommodation. Visiting any part of the Amazon is a perfect idea and a great experience to learn about animals, and plants and to have the chance to meet them…
Iquitos is the capital of the Peruvian Amazon and is located along the Amazon river. It is the largest city in the world that cannot be reached by road and that’s why it’s one of the world’s most extreme towns on the planet. The city is situated in the north…