Machu Picchu Mountain Guide
August 18, 2026
Plan Machu Picchu Mountain with the correct Ruta 1-A ticket, clear Circuit 1 comparisons, arrival rules, packing restrictions, and live-status…
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.
Aguas Calientes Travel Guide From Cusco
August 15, 2026
Plan the journey from Cusco to Aguas Calientes with practical advice on rail connections, Machu Picchu tickets, entry periods, overnight…
Inca Trail to Machu Picchu Guide
July 26, 2026
Plan the classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu with practical guidance on permits, the Km 82 route, timing, published access…
Machu Picchu Tickets and Circuits Guide
July 25, 2026
Choose the right Machu Picchu circuit, understand the 2026 ticket system, and avoid common booking mistakes with this practical guide…
Machu Picchu Day Trip From Cusco
July 20, 2026
A Machu Picchu day trip from Cusco is possible, but it requires advance entry tickets, carefully matched transport, and a…
Choosing the Right Train to Machu Picchu
March 30, 2026
PeruRail or IncaRail, Vistadome or Expedition, Ollantaytambo or Poroy. The trade-offs nobody explains until you're already at the station.
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.