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How to Hike to Huchuy Qosqo Without a Guide

How to Hike to Huchuy Qosqo Without a Guide

by Di Minardi

Ancient Incan ruins, mountain views, and more. Use this guide to walk the Imperial Incan trail on the 11-mile Huchuy Qosqo trek in Cusco, Peru

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Is Climbing El Misti Volcano Right For You? Read This First

Is Climbing El Misti Volcano Right For You? Read This First

by Di Minardi

Climbing El Misti Volcano is not easy. Read this complete Misti volcano trek breakdown before deciding if the hike in Arequipa right for you!

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Colombia vs. Peru: Which Should You Visit?

Colombia vs. Peru: Which Should You Visit?

by Daniel Constable

Compare safety, food, nightlife, nature, tourism, infrastructure and more in this in-depth Colombia vs. Peru country comparison.

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Mexico vs. Peru: Which Should You Visit?

Mexico vs. Peru: Which Should You Visit?

by Di Minardi

The ultimate Mexico vs. Peru showdown, comparing tourism, infrastructure, food, nightlife, safety, and more between the two countries!

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How to Hike to Kinsa Cocha and See Pisac’s Three Lakes

How to Hike to Kinsa Cocha and See Pisac’s Three Lakes

by Di Minardi

Ready to step off Peru’s tourist trail? Use this guide to hike to Kinsa Cocha and see Pisac’s three lakes on an easy and beautiful day trip from Cusco!

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How to Hike the Santa Cruz Trek in Peru (Without a Guide)

How to Hike the Santa Cruz Trek in Peru (Without a Guide)

by Di Minardi

All the info you need to know about packing, budgets, transport, and more to ditch the tour and solo hike the Santa Cruz Trek in Peru without a guide.

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Chacan Cave + Temple of the Moon Cusco Day Hikes Guide

Chacan Cave + Temple of the Moon Cusco Day Hikes Guide

by Di Minardi

This step-by-step Cusco day hikes guide will take you to Cristo Blanco, Chacan Cave, the Balcon del Diablo and the Temple of the Moon!

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What to Expect When You Go Hiking in Colca Canyon

What to Expect When You Go Hiking in Colca Canyon

by Di Minardi

Hiking in Colca Canyon is a must when visiting Arequipa, Peru. Learn what to expect before you visit go hiking in the world’s second deepest canyon!

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Everything You Need to Know About Climbing Nevado Mateo

Everything You Need to Know About Climbing Nevado Mateo

by Di Minardi

Climbing Nevado Mateo is suitable for beginners and experienced climbers alike. Here’s everything you need to know before you climb Nevado Mateo in Peru!

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How to Hike to Wilcacocha Lake on a $1 Huaraz Day Trip

How to Hike to Wilcacocha Lake on a $1 Huaraz Day Trip

by Di Minardi

This step-by-step Huaraz day trip guide has everything you need to know to hike to Wilcacocha Lake, including how to get there, what to budget, and more.

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The Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu: Everything You Need to Know

The Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu: Everything You Need to Know

by Di Minardi

The 5 day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu is one of the best ways to see the famous ruins. Learn everything you need to know with this guide!

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How to Visit Mount Vinicunca, Peru’s Rainbow Mountain

How to Visit Mount Vinicunca, Peru’s Rainbow Mountain

by Di Minardi

How to do the high-altitude day trek from Cusco to Mount Vinicunca. Visit Peru’s stunning and unique rainbow mountain range on your next trip!

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18 Travel Photos to Convince You to Visit Colombia and Peru

18 Travel Photos to Convince You to Visit Colombia and Peru

by Di Minardi

Ready to plan a trip abroad? These 18 travel photos will inspire you to book a flight to visit Colombia and Peru on your next international getaway!

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Arequipa vs Huaraz: Which Should You Visit?

Arequipa vs Huaraz: Which Should You Visit?

by Di Minardi

Planning a trip to Peru? This detailed Arequipa vs Huaraz showdown compares hiking, day trips, cost of living and more between the two cities!

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How to Visit Sacsayhuaman + the Surrounding Ruins

How to Visit Sacsayhuaman + the Surrounding Ruins

by Di Minardi

Visit the Sacsayhuaman ruins, Qenko, Puka Pukara and Tambomachay from Cusco with this step-by-step walking or taxi guide for the trip!

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10 Best Cheap Restaurants in Cusco + Menus and Map

10 Best Cheap Restaurants in Cusco + Menus and Map

by Di Minardi

The 10 best cheap restaurants in Cusco including breakfast, buffets, lunch deals, drunk food, desserts, and more to help you eat your way through the city on a budget.

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Where To Go And What To See in Peru’s Sacred Valley

Where To Go And What To See in Peru’s Sacred Valley

by Di Minardi

What exactly is Peru’s Sacred Valley & why should you visit it? Learn more about the ruins you’ll see there, total costs for the trip & more in this guide!

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The Best Restaurants and Craft Beer in Huaraz

The Best Restaurants and Craft Beer in Huaraz

by Di Minardi

Huaraz is small, but there are some gems here you shouldn’t miss. Use this list to find the best restaurants and craft beer in Huaraz.

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Everything You Need to Know to Visit Lake Titicaca from Arequipa

Everything You Need to Know to Visit Lake Titicaca from Arequipa

by Di Minardi

Are you planning to visit Lake Titicaca on your Peru trip? Use this guide to explore the best sites on the Peruvian Islands in the lake!

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19 Must-See Photos of the Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu

19 Must-See Photos of the Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu

by Daniel Constable

If you’re wondering what this 5-day hike to Machu Picchu is like, look no further. This Salkantay Trek photo diary depicts the trip from start to finish!

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How to Hike to Laguna 69

How to Hike to Laguna 69

by Di Minardi

The hike to Laguna 69 begins in Huaraz, Peru. Here’s everything you need to know to make the trek & see this stunning glacial lake for yourself.

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11 Things You Need to Know Before You Travel to Peru

11 Things You Need to Know Before You Travel to Peru

by Di Minardi

The total lack of toilet seats is just the beginning. Before you plan your trip here, make sure you read the top 11 things to know before you travel to Peru!

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Is Huacachina Worth Visiting? These 12 Photos Will Help You Decide

Is Huacachina Worth Visiting? These 12 Photos Will Help You Decide

by Daniel Constable

Is Huacachina worth visiting? Check out these 12 photos to decide for yourself, and then get all the travel details you need to make the trip a breeze!

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10 Photos of Laguna 69 You Have to See to Believe

10 Photos of Laguna 69 You Have to See to Believe

by Daniel Constable

Explore one of the most beautiful and unique places on earth with these 10 photos of Laguna 69 that you have to see to believe!

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6 Different Ways To Get To Machu Picchu from Cusco

6 Different Ways To Get To Machu Picchu from Cusco

by Di Minardi

Discover six ways to get to Machu Picchu from Cusco with this guide covering costs, timing, and info about trains, hikes, buses, cars, and more!

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In Photos: The Kinsa Cocha Hike to Pisac’s Three Lakes

In Photos: The Kinsa Cocha Hike to Pisac’s Three Lakes

by Daniel Constable

The Kinsa Cocha hike is beautiful but off the beaten track in Cusco. Get inspired with this photo diary and then learn how to do it on your own!

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How Much Does it Cost to Live in Cusco?

How Much Does it Cost to Live in Cusco?

by Di Minardi

Contrary to popular belief, the cost to live in Cusco is still fairly low. See what I spent on rent, travel, food, and more during my 2-month stay.

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Visit the Tipon & Piquillacta Ruins on a Half Day Trip from Cusco

Visit the Tipon & Piquillacta Ruins on a Half Day Trip from Cusco

by Di Minardi

A half day trip from Cusco to the Tipon and Piquillacta ruins is not on most tourist’s bucket list. Read my review of the ruins, learn how to get there, and decide if venturing off the beaten path to Tipon and Piquillacta is right for you!

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How to Visit the Ruins & Market in Pisac, Peru (Without a Tour)

How to Visit the Ruins & Market in Pisac, Peru (Without a Tour)

by Di Minardi

Learn how to get from Cusco to Pisac and how to visit the market, ruins and best restaurants in Pisac, Peru without a guided tour!

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7 Day Trips from Cusco You Can Do Without a Guided Tour

7 Day Trips from Cusco You Can Do Without a Guided Tour

by Di Minardi

Hey, we’ve all been on a budget before. Save money while still having an awesome time on these seven cheap day trips from Cusco!

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13 of the Best Instagram Spots Around Cusco

13 of the Best Instagram Spots Around Cusco

by Di Minardi

Capture gorgeous photos and explore more of the city on your trip with this guide to 13 of the best Instagram spots around Cusco!

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In Photos: The 19,000 ft. Climb Up Misti Volcano

In Photos: The 19,000 ft. Climb Up Misti Volcano

by Daniel Constable

An epic climb deserves epic photos. The two day trek to the summit of Misti Volcano wasn’t easy, but it was definitely beautiful!

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What is LLaullifest? Check Out this Outdoor Festival in Cusco!

What is LLaullifest? Check Out this Outdoor Festival in Cusco!

by Di Minardi

Had a blast at Llaulifest! Beer, food, bonfires, and good vibes… what else could I need?

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Read This Before Visiting Huaraz, Peru

Read This Before Visiting Huaraz, Peru

by Di Minardi

Everything you need to know to plan your trip to Huaraz, Peru, from how to get there, where to hike, what to do, and so much more!

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13 Amazing Views on the Colca Canyon Trek in Peru

13 Amazing Views on the Colca Canyon Trek in Peru

by Daniel Constable

If you like beautiful scenery the Colca Canyon trek is for you. Check out these 13 views, then visit the world’s 2nd deepest canyon to see them for yourself

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Visit This Park in Cusco When You Need to Escape The City

Visit This Park in Cusco When You Need to Escape The City

by Di Minardi

There aren’t a lot of parks in Cusco, so head out to Llaullipata when you ‘re craving some green space!

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What to See, Eat, and Drink in Barranco, Lima

What to See, Eat, and Drink in Barranco, Lima

by Di Minardi

Miraflores is great, but you’re missing out if you don’t spend a day in Barranco, Lima. Explore the artsy neighborhood with this guide!

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12 Photos to Inspire Your Trip to Lake Titicaca

12 Photos to Inspire Your Trip to Lake Titicaca

by Daniel Constable

12 photos to inspire a trip to Lake Titicaca. Explore the diverse landscapes, people, and culture that make this part of Peru so special.

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Top 3 Restaurants in Lima’s Surco Neighborhood

Top 3 Restaurants in Lima’s Surco Neighborhood

by Di Minardi

This neighborhood is lesser known, but it still has the amazing food that Lima is famous for. Next time you’re around, try my favorite restaurants in Surco!

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The 5 Best Things to Do in Huacachina

The 5 Best Things to Do in Huacachina

by Di Minardi

From the oldest winery in the Americas to sand boarding on dunes and everything in between: these are the 5 best things to do in Huacachina!

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