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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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Every year, in a hidden corner of the Peruvian Andes, four Quechua communities renew a bridge that is over five centuries old During the Incas’ time existed a great net of roads called “Camino Real” that linked the Inca Empire. However, due to its difficult geography, many places were joined by suspension bridges made of vegetable …
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 …
Did you know that this beautiful animal is one of the main sources of income for thousands of high Andean families in Peru? Known as one of the most beautiful camelids in South America, the alpacas are indigenous to the Peruvian Andes. Since pre-Inca times, this wonderful species has been and still is part of …
In the province of Urubamba in Cusco, Peru, a thousand-year-old legend is heard among the mountains that surround the town of Maras. At 3000 meters above sea level and about one hour and a half from the city of Cusco we can find the salt mines of Maras, which exploitation is as old as the …
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 …
Relax your body and mind after your visit to the citadel of Machu Picchu in the spring waters of Cusco The Hot Springs help to minimize diverse ailments and allow to fight the stress due to the mineralization of the water and its temperature. The hot spings in Cusco, which extend from the Sacred Valley to Machu …
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Arequipa, Cusco and Puno delight us with a perfect delicacy for the cold winter days. Peruvian gastronomy delights anyone who tastes it. For this reason, there is no one able to resist the taste of the famous “ceviche” or savoring every bite of a juicy “lomo saltado”. El Chairo, on the other hand, is not …
Cruz Velacuy or Festivity of the Cross is an Andean religious celebration that takes place every year in various provinces, districts, and neighborhoods in Cusco. Its main purpose is to worship the crosses, sacred symbols located at different churches and places of worship. The so-called “Velación de la Cruz” (Vigil of the Cross) begins on …
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In a region full of customs and very strong traditions, it is inevitable not to think about the development of each of its saint festivities. Each celebration in the land of the Incas becomes anecdotical and mystical, thanks to its believing people with ideals that are passed from generation to generation. Cusco has a festival …
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