Travelogues Cusco

We will stay in Cusco for a longer time, a fantastic city! In the 15th and 16th centuries, it was the center of the Inca Empire, which stretched across the Andes - from Colombia...

From Cusco, we travel for 3 days into the Sacred Valley of the Incas: Here, besides the famous Machu Picchu, there are many more sacred sites to explore. We avoid the classic...

In Peru, a visit to Machu Picchu is a must, and we wanted to fulfill this long-held dream. Unfortunately, there have been such heavy rainfalls recently that the treks like the...

For a few weeks now, I have been in Peru and have absorbed all sorts of cultural background of this country steeped in Inca culture. Only the highlight of Peru and the most...

The chaotic tiendas by the roadside become less frequent, the noise of the city slowly subsides. The car chugs along the narrow paths, up the mountains. Up here in the rugged,...

We set off head over heels the next morning for a four-day action tour through the lower jungle to the world-famous Inca ruins "Machu Picchu." There are several trail options to...

'I cannot see anything'

Der Hauptgrund, nach Peru zu fahren. Ein 4-tägiger Hiking-Trip zum Machu Picchu

Impulses for your perfect stay

Probably at some point every traveler to Peru is drawn to Cusco, after all, the city located at an altitude of 3,430m is the starting point for visiting Machu Picchu and various...

Cusco - The Golden City The central Plaza de Armas in Cusco. With the cathedral. The festivities began with a military parade. My favorites. The bellhops....

After we had ticked off the whole south of Peru (or at least the drivable roads) and were very impressed by the nature, but the cities and the traffic had pushed us to our...

19/01 - 24/01 We did not get to see the unique Machu Picchu, the Inca trail, or the colorful Rainbow Mountains, all of which Cusco is famous for! It is quite a strange feeling...

Cusco - Family picture

Finally, we would fulfill a long-awaited dream. The hike would take us over the Salcantay Pass into the highland jungle, on the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. In total, it is about...

Machu Picchu

The place to visit in Peru, a magical place, an amazing experience, one of the Seven Wonders of the World... Descriptions of Machu Picchu from people who have been there, and of...

Hello dear fellow travelers ;) what have we experienced?! 1.Rainbow Mountain and arriving in Peru 2. Chiquequirao Trek to Machu Picchu Pueblo (Choquequirao = Machu Picchu's...

For 4 days and 45 km, we followed the Inca Trail and finally reached our destination in Machu Picchu. It was an absolutely successful and unforgettable adventure!

The last major section of our trip to Peru took us on the trail of the Incas. The area around Cusco, especially the "Valle Sagrado de los Incas," is home to a variety of ancient...

16th & 17th November 2018 After 15 hours of winding roads, we arrive in the afternoon at our hostel in Cusco, feeling a little weary but with a great view. We decide...

From Arequipa we drove via Nasca to Cusco. The drive from Nasca to Cusco was supposed to take about 14 hours. In reality, it took almost 18 hours because the bus broke down....

Machu Picchu In the morning at 7:00 am, we were waiting at Plaza de Armas. Apparently, the departure was at 7:00 am, so anyone who arrived late was out of luck. There were many...

On Saturday at 5 o'clock, it finally started. A young British couple and us sat in a van with Patcha (our guide) & a group of Peruvian men and drove 2 hours towards the...

We are now in the last hours in Cusco before we continue to Puno tonight and then to Bolivia, to Copacabana on Lake Titicaca. The past few days here in Cusco, the archaeological...

I really like Cusco - a lot. The narrow streets, the food, the people, the atmosphere... everything. After 4 months of 30°+ heat, it was really cold for me at first, even though...

First view of Machu Picchu at Intipunku

Climbing to Warmiwañuska

Hello guys and girls! To prepare ourselves for the four-day hike to Machu Picchu on the Salkantay Trek and acclimate to the altitude, like most other tourists, we stationed...

Now it was Johannes' most wanted destination in South America's turn: Machu Picchu! After reaching Cusco via Lima, we wanted to set off right away to go to Machu Picchu via the...