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The Inca Culture is one of the most important cultures in the South American continent and has left a tangible legacy of the pre-Columbian civilizations in the territory that we now know as Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile and Argentina. Undoubtedly, the ruins of Machu Picchu are the living proof of the intelligence and creativity of …
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Huayna Picchu, also known as New Mountain or Young Mountain in its translation from Quechua into Spanish, is located at 2,667 m.a.s.l. in the region of Cusco. Its circular shape base is surrounded by the Urubamba River, to the north of the citadel of Machu Picchu. It will be worth getting to this place because you will see the land of …
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Machu Picchu is a place that captivates most people getting around its monumental citadel. However, the journey to get to this millenary sanctuary can make you have one of the best experiences in your life. Machu Picchu, recognized as one of the seven wonders of the modern world, offers visitors an amazing adventure that will …
Inspired by the 7 wonders of the ancient world, in 2007 a public and international contest organized by the New Open World Corporation was held, where more than one hundred million votes were counted to publicize the new seven world monuments and tourist attractions who would bear this prestigious title. This corporation, through an internal …
Visiting Cusco and every attraction it offers us is a wonderful experience. There are a number of tours available for each destination, but have you thought about organizing your own tour and even being able to get to Machu Picchu? Probably hiring a travel agency is the most common thing to do for these cases, but, …
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The “Plaza de Armas” or Main Square of Cusco is a visual treat for any visitor who sees it for the first time. Its buildings of colonial architecture have a whole story to tell, and you will surely love the activities that go on in the square. Are you in for a walk? We’ll tell you all …
Did you decide to travel to Cusco and don’t know what’s the best route that suits what you’re looking for? Don’t worry! Here you’ll find the best routes by bus, plane, train and what you can see along the way. We’ll tell you everything you need to know to travel without problems to the Imperial City of …
Quechua, also called Runa simi, was the language spoken by the Incas and is the native language that has spread the most throughout South America. Today it is spoken by an average of 12 million people in different regions of Peru, Ecuador, Chile, Colombia, Argentina and Bolivia. Although the Inca language does not have the same …
Follow these simple steps to make your trip a magical experience Cusco has an ancient past that beats in its streets, squares and valleys. No one resists the path of its history and Incas engineering which dominated the stone as few cultures have done in the past. The best example of this is Machu Picchu …
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PeruRail brings you an exclusive new way to travel by train to Machu Picchu! We are pleased to introduce the new PeruRail Vistadome Observatory train service, which will allow you to enjoy a unique and unparalleled travel experience on route to the Inca citadel. The elegant observatory car New train service to Machu Picchu What’s new in this …
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