Articles, tagged with "machu picchu", page 4

Machu Picchu Anniversary

On July 24th 2011, Peru is celebrating the day,100 years earlier, when Hiram Bingham accidentally discovered Machu Picchu. He wasn't the first person to find it, but he was the first to recognize its significance. Thus began the dramatic rise of Machu P... Read >
Author: Into LA

Peru, a World of Adventure

One of the most popular experiences for travellers these days is an adventure tour in South America, and it is no wonder, with sights as vast and diverse as the size of the continent itself. South America consists of 12 different countries, each offering ... Read >
Author: Ben McIntosh

Exploring Choquequirao, Peru's Other Machu Picchu

Exploring Choquequirao takes about a two day's hike from the town of Cachora outside of Cuzco city. Choquequirao, or "cradle of gold" in the Inca language Quechua, is located almost 1750 meters above the raging Apurimac River. Much bigger than Machu Picch... Read >
Author: Thomas Carroll

Ancient Machu Picchu

In 1911 Hiram Bingham of Yale University rediscovered ancient Machu Picchu buried under four centuries of lush vegetation. It is located at almost 8,000 feet high in the Andes mountains outside of Cuzco, Peru and just above the town Aguas Calientes. This ... Read >
Author: Thomas Carroll

Peru Treks - Alternatives to The Classic Inca Trail

You’ve probably heard about The Inca Trail – beautiful and varied, but….at times crowded with permit issues due to the limited numbers of walkers allowed each day, and some conservation issues. There are many great alternatives for Peru treks and Peru hik... Read >
Author: Gary Sargent

Trekking An Expertise of a Lifetime

A trek is a walking tour through wild or primitive areas. Not like a backpacking trip, in which you eat your meals trailside and rest in a tent, trekkers normally consume and rest in shelters along the way. This eliminates the require to carry complete ca... Read >
Author: joanne

Treks to Machu Picchu

From all over the world, visitors come to Peru in order to walk the Inca trail which is undoubtedly the most famous hike in all of South America. The scenery and the ruins are the main attractions of this famous trail. The trail starts from a point called... Read >
Author: AbsoluteLatinAmerica

Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu has been among the most notable landmarks on the global tourism map since it was rediscovered by American explorer Hiram Bingham in 1911. Now canonised as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, this marvel from the Inca times is an ess... Read >
Author: Isla Campbell

Why You Need Travel Insurance

Australians love to travel. Millions leave the country for various reasons annually, be it for holiday, backpacking, work, business, visiting loved ones abroad, etc. Everywhere you visit, the probability of encountering a fellow Aussie is always there, no... Read >
Author: Smith

Inca Trail to Machu Picchu Alternatives: The Lares Trek (Weavers Way)

One of the most fascinating all round treks in Peru takes you through the Lares valleys near Machu Picchu. These alternatives to the Inca Trail offer an outstanding combination of fine trekking, mountain scenery, and unforgettable real life experiences wi... Read >
Author: jonclarke

Quechua Language Finds New Home At American University

Quechua is an indigenous language spoken in the South American Andes, especially in Peru and Bolivia. It is also a historic language, once spoken by the famous Inca civilization. Today, Quechua is believed to be the most commonly spoken indigenous lan... Read >
Author: Latamforless

Peru Tourism Keeps Growing

Foreign tourism to Peru has increased in the past year, according to 2011 report by the Peruvian National Institute for Statistics and Information Technology (INEI by its Spanish acronym). The primary finding of the report stated that for the year 2010... Read >
Author: Latamforless

Best Places to Steal a Kiss in Peru

Peru is an excellent destination for a honeymoon vacation or romantic getaway. It is also excellent for travelers on a budget, or couples with a passion for culture, history, and beautiful sceneries. Located on the Pacific coast in South America, Peru boa... Read >
Author: Latamforless

Step by Step on the Inca Trail

Walk along the original path of the Incas up to the gates of the amazing citadel of Machu Picchu located deep in the heart of Peru’s beautiful Sacred Valley. This unforgettable experience is often the highlight of travelers’ trips to Peru. The classic 4 D... Read >
Author: Latamforless

South America Travel Planning

If you'd like to plan a South America vacation and are not sure where to start, here are some ideas to help you get started. South America is huge, with 19 countries covering an area of 17,840,000 square kilometers and lying between latitude 15 degrees... Read >
Author: jonclarke

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