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Peru Travel Guide

Land of the Incas.

From the Andean Peaks to the Amazonian Rainforest, Peru is a place of old traditions, ancient empires, and the friendliest of smiles. Looking to plan a trip to trek the Inca Trail? Make sure to book with Alpaca Expeditions for your free hiking stick and sleeping mat. Just make sure to mention "Going Awesome Places".

This Peru travel guide will help you plan your next vacation.

Is the Huayna Picchu Hike Worth It?

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You’ve just completed a gruelling 3 day Inca Trail hike, it’s early morning, you’ve just finished taking a bunch of selfies at the Machu Picchu look out and now you have to do another stair-climb hike? While the idea of it sounded great when you booked your trip to Peru but in the moment, you’re […]

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How to Pick Which Machu Picchu Hike To Do

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You’ve decided you want to see the legendary Machu Picchu.  You know want to do some sort of hike but you don’t know what you’re getting yourself into.  You and your potential group have varied hiking experiences and skill levels.  You may be reading this early enough to secure a permit or maybe you don’t.  […]

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Ultimate Inca Trail to Machu Picchu Hike Guide – An Alpaca Expeditions Trek Review

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So you’ve decided you want to hike the Inca Trail and see Machu Picchu.  You’re excited as heck and you may have even booked your flight there but when it comes time to plan it all, you’re utterly overwhelmed.  Yep, I was there mere months ago.  The ironic thing is that it’s not for lack […]

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9 Surprising Things I Learned About Hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

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This blog post was created in partnership with World Expeditions however all opinions and experiences are my own. Machu Picchu is a place of mystic wonder, unearthed history and all behind a gorgeous Andes backdrop. It might be one of the most famous archeological sites in the world and that’s why so many travellers are […]

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2 Week Peru Itinerary – Inca Trail and Amazon Jungle

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As far as trips go, my two weeks in Peru achieved a level of legendary status that I nor my companions will ever forget.  It was my first trip to South America and I will certainly say not the last. Whether it was spotting macaws early in the morning, meeting local families, wandering ancient ruins, or exploring the […]

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Peru Amazon Jungle – A Visual Journey

The Inca Trail was hardship, incredible elation, stunning views, and a history lesson all rolled into one.  From start to finish our eyes feasted on everything that came our way.  What blew me away was just how dramatic the scenery was all around us and how diverse the the trail takes you through.  From farm lands, to […]

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Ultimate Peru Amazon Jungle Trip Planning Guide – Refugio Amazonas Experience

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Planning your itinerary in Peru is no easy task.  I for one know what it’s like.  The more and more you dig into it, the more you realize how huge the country is.  When you finally narrow in on doing the Amazon in Peru, you then have to decide between which part of the Peruvian […]

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Refugio Amazonas Review – Peru’s Best Amazon Jungle Eco-Lodge

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When planning this trip to Peru, I knew that Machu Picchu would be on there but I had no idea that the Amazon would be on the itinerary.  Years of playing The Amazon Trail surely didn’t help as I always thought the Amazon was only in Brazil.  I was quickly proven wrong in my research and discovered that […]

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A Visual Journey Along the Inca Trail

The Inca Trail was hardship, incredible elation, stunning views, and a history lesson all rolled into one.  From start to finish our eyes feasted on everything that came our way.  What blew me away was just how dramatic the scenery was all around us and how diverse the the trail takes you through.  From farm lands, to […]

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The Truth About Hiking the Inca Trail – Why it was the hardest but also most rewarding

I’ve done a lot of crazy things while travelling in recent years but none of that could prepare me for the physical and mental challenge that I’d have to overcome for our 4 day Inca Trail hike to Machu Picchu. Machu Picchu as a travel destination has been on the rise since the turn of the century […]

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