For most people around the world, December is the best month of the year. Joy, gifts, happiness, snow… Wait, snow? For all Peruvians -including the team of Machu Travel Peru-, December is a synonym of sand, sun, and great waves. It marks the official start of Peru’s beach season. So, visiting Peru in December is […]
Each year, on June 24, Cusco celebrates the Inti Raymi or Festival of the Sun in honor of the Inca God called ‘Inti’, the creator of all that exists according to the Inca civilization, established by Pachacutec Inca Yupanqui, the ninth Sapa Inca and one of the greatest conquerors of the Empire. The Inti Raymi […]
Planning a vacation and not sure where to go? Most people have South America on their travel list; the continent has a wide variety of things to do through most of the countries. Peru is a country most of us have heard about and is one of the most fascinating countries to visit in South […]
According to Machu Travel Peru, March is not a popular month to travel to Peru but is one of the less crowded one. So, if you do not like the crowds why not consider March for your Peruvian vacation. The weather in Lima and on the coast is still very nice but if you travel […]
Peru celebrates around 3000 festivals every year, most of which are to honor the day of a patron saint. These saints were introduced as part of Christian calendar bought to Peru by the Spanish. Most of these have been integrated with the native traditions of Peru and give color and taste to the daily life […]
Lima is the capital city of Peru and the starting point on any Peruvian adventure. The city is a wonderful mix of old and new, with the center of the city having old Spanish colonial houses, wonderful plazas, the main houses the government of Peru and some of the oldest churches in South America. The […]
The South America country of Peru is famous for many things including its fascinating ancient history and its natural beauty. The grand Andes mountain range also comes to mind when thinking of the Peru. You may have seen documentaries featuring the colorful locals in their traditional clothing, a colorful contrast to the backdrop of the […]
Traveling to Peru can be the trip of a lifetime. The South American country features many and varied attractions for the tourist. Peru´s economy is on the rise and tourism has never been stronger. Thousands of tourists visit Peru every year with their favorite destinations in mind. Peru consists of three different zones all that […]
Come to Peru for the best tour of your life, there is so much to see and do in this wonderful South American country. Peru is one of the most bio diverse countries on the planet, with three different zones, the coast, the highlands and the jungle all full of new and exciting things to […]
You may have heard of the Carnival in Rio and the thousands of people that gather in Brazil for that event every February. The colorful parades that pass through the streets of Rio de Janeiro featuring many thousands of dancers and performers that lasts for days. The carnival in Rio is a must see in […]
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