South Valley Day Trip From Cusco
August 26, 2026
Plan a rewarding South Valley day trip from Cusco with practical guidance for Tipón, Pikillacta and Andahuaylillas, including timing, transport,…
The Journal
Cusco Travel Guides
Honest, useful writing on Cusco, the Sacred Valley, and the road to Machu Picchu. New guides published each month from writers based in the Andes.
7 Days in Cusco Itinerary
August 17, 2026
Plan a well-paced week in Cusco with a flexible arrival, two city days, a Sacred Valley overnight in Ollantaytambo, a…
Cusco Family Itinerary
August 11, 2026
Plan a flexible six-day Cusco family itinerary with protected time for Machu Picchu, a Sacred Valley segment, and a practical…
5 Days in Cusco Itinerary
August 3, 2026
Plan five rewarding days in Cusco with dedicated time for the Cusco Tourist Ticket circuits, the Sacred Valley, and a…
One Day in Cusco Itinerary
July 29, 2026
Make the most of one day in Cusco with a flexible, city-centered itinerary that leaves room for altitude, ticket decisions,…
4 Days in Cusco Itinerary
July 25, 2026
Plan four days in Cusco with a light arrival day, time for the historic city and nearby archaeological sites, a…
3 Days in Cusco Itinerary
July 20, 2026
Plan three rewarding days in Cusco with a gentle historic-center walk, nearby Inca sites, San Blas, San Pedro Market, and…
Complete Guide to Cusco for First Timers
June 2, 2026
Begin your Complete Guide to Cusco for First Timers with altitude tips, hidden corners, and one mistake that could change…
A Slow Sacred Valley Itinerary: Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Maras and Moray
April 5, 2026
Skip the rushed day tour. This three-day route gives the Sacred Valley the time it deserves, with honest notes on…
Inca Trail 4-Day Trek to Machu Picchu – Return by Vistadome Train
Travel confidently with Alpaca Expeditions, Peru's #1 Tour Operator!. 3 Guarantees for Your Inca Trail Adventure...
Sacred Valley Full Day Tour
The Sacred Valley of the Incas is one of Peru's most iconic destinations and one of the main gateways to discovering...
Peruvian Cooking Class Cocktails and Market Tour in Cusco
You will cook 3 Peruvian courses and 2 cocktails. Our Peruvian Cooking, cocktails and market tour starts at San Pedr...
The Cusco Dispatch
Slow travel notes from the Andes
One thoughtful email a month with new guides, seasonal tips, and small finds from Cusco and the Sacred Valley.