Best Coffee Shops in Cusco
August 13, 2026
Find the best coffee shops in Cusco by travel style, from serious specialty coffee and ethical sourcing to brunch, San…
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.
Cusco Luxury Travel Guide
August 8, 2026
Plan a polished Cusco and Machu Picchu journey with extra time for altitude, rail logistics, timed entry, private transfers, and…
Cusco Shopping Guide
August 1, 2026
Plan a rewarding shopping day in Cusco with practical advice on San Pedro Market, San Blas art shops, Centro Artesanal,…
Cusco on a Budget Travel Guide
July 27, 2026
Plan a budget-friendly Cusco trip with practical Tourist Ticket advice, flexible Sacred Valley timing, cost-control strategies, and essential safety pointers.
Cusco Travel Tips for First Timers
July 25, 2026
Plan a smoother first trip to Cusco with practical advice on Machu Picchu tickets, itinerary timing, safety, budgets, arrival details,…
Cusco With Kids Guide
July 25, 2026
Plan a family trip to Cusco with practical guidance on altitude, pacing, Machu Picchu tickets, stroller restrictions, Sacred Valley timing,…
Cusco Nightlife Guide
July 25, 2026
Plan an enjoyable evening in Cusco with practical advice on choosing venues, checking hours, arranging safe transportation, budgeting, accessibility, festival…
Cusco for Couples Guide
July 25, 2026
Plan a romantic Cusco trip with flexible itineraries, neighborhood advice, Machu Picchu booking guidance, weather tips, and practical ideas for…
How to Get Around Cusco Without a Car
July 25, 2026
Explore Cusco without renting a car. This practical guide explains when to walk, take a taxi, use a colectivo, or…
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…
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.