San Pedro Market Cusco Guide
July 25, 2026
Plan a visit to San Pedro Market in Cusco with practical advice on timing, food, shopping, payment, safety, accessibility, and…
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.
Best Museums in Cusco
July 25, 2026
Compare four of Cusco’s most useful museums, including Museo Inka, the Regional Historical Museum, Casa Concha, and the Museum of…
San Blas Cusco Travel Guide
July 20, 2026
Plan a thoughtful walk through San Blas, the hillside neighborhood above central Cusco. This guide covers the uphill route, San…
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…
Sacsayhuaman Guide for First Timers
July 20, 2026
Plan a first visit to Sacsayhuaman with practical guidance on current hours, Cusco Tourist Ticket options, routes from central Cusco,…
Best Things to Do in Cusco for First-Time Visitors
July 12, 2026
From the cathedral bells over Plaza de Armas to the climb up to Sacsayhuamán, here’s an honest, practical guide to…
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…
Reading the Stones: A Short Walk Down Hatunrumiyoc
March 1, 2026
The famous twelve-angled stone is just the start. A 25-minute walking route through the best Inca masonry still standing in…
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...
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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.