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Altitude sickness, also known as “soroche”, is a condition that affects different people who wish to visit destinations with a high elevation, one of them being the Peruvian highlands. Different sites report on this sickness, and it is not surprising for tourists to inquire a bit about it in order to find out and learn how …
At PeruRail we look forward to deliver services that are adapted to your needs and that give you a unique travel experience on the way to Machu Picchu. That is why over time we have added new ways of experiencing your tour of the Inca lands, the Bimodal service being one of the most attractive, …
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Machu Picchu is the main tourist attraction of the Cusco Region, seducing thousands of tourists every year who marvel at the beauty and history of the Inca Culture. However, the Inca citadel is not the only travel destination in the region. Therefore, in PeruRail we recommend other 4 places you can visit in Cusco before your journey to Machu Picchu. Vinicunca …
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Every corner of Peru is different from each other, from its customs, culture, land, wonderful people, its local gastronomy and preparation of typical dishes. The land of the Incas is a country full of diversity, becoming a perfect place to travel and enjoy a well-deserved vacation. If you are looking for a balance with nature, there is …
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The enemy of tourists in the Peruvian Andes In Peru there is a diversity of places that exceed 2,400 meters above sea level. However, these places full of wonderful landscapes and unparalleled gastronomy, can cause its visitors the acute mountain sickness, also known as altitude sickness or soroche. A walk towards a great mountain range …
Enjoy Cusco in the exact amount of days In order to enjoy Cusco to the fullest we suggest you to book five days of your holidays so you can carry out all the activities this magnificent city can offer you. Although some tours may take the whole day, it is important to know how to …
Impressive tombs or chullpas in the Umayo Lagoon 34 kilometers away from Puno are located the Sillustani chullpas, in the Peninsula that is introduced inside the brilliant and blue waters of Umayo Lagoon at 4000 meters over sea level. This amazing lagoon, which has a depth of approximately 14 meters, it is connected by the Chaullamayo and Ccaccapunco rivers at …
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Chicha de jora is an emblematic Peruvian beverage with a taste longing for the ancient Inca time, still keeping its artisanal preparation since millenary times. Favorite Beverage of the Inca Nobility This traditional beverage made from corn was created by chance during the government of the Inca Tupac Yupanqui. A heavy rain spoiled the silos …
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109 kilometers from the city of Cusco, in Paucartambo, tradition and joviality come together for this celebration The Virgin of Carmen or Mamacha Carmen, fondly called in Paucartambo, is celebrated in many cities of Peru, Latin America and Spain. Undoubtedly, the celebration in this picturesque province of Cusco is an experience that you can not …
Machu Picchu has lived its loneliest days after decades receiving thousands of tourists who have accepted the adventure of knowing the Inca lands. It is no mystery to anyone that the emergence and expansion of COVID-19 in the world has changed some of the habits that humans have when interacting. For this reason, the Inca …
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